13/05/2025
UAL AND BOCS ORDER NEWBUILDINGS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LINER SERVICES Bremen, 13.05.2025 - Universal Africa Lines and BOCS are investing in the future: They proudly announce the order of two multipurpose vessels with a length of 140 m / 12,000 dwt from New JiangZhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. These vessels meet the stringent EEDI […]
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07/10/2024
After years of operating the successful liner service from the Mediterranean and Black Sea to West Africa and back, UBSL is now expanding into servicing the Caribbean and the East Coast of South America. UBSL Caribbean Line is a joint venture between BOCS Bremen and Universal Africa Lines. UBSL Caribbean Lines head office will be […]
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22/05/2024
Reducing the carbon intensity of ships has been a priority for the multipurpose shipping sector. Much like the EU ETS, the CII and EEXI performance measures will ratchet up in intensity as the years progress. Harald Maas, managing director at Netherlands-headquartered Universal Africa Lines (UAL), said that his company was “lucky” in the sense that it was […]
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21/02/2024
Universal Africa Lines (UAL), a shipping company known for its specialized services in the oil and gas sector, announced its strategic expansion into Guyana and the broader Latin America region
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08/01/2024
The EU ETS is an emissions cap-and-trade system that aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by setting a limit, or cap, on GHG emissions for certain sectors of the economy.
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12/10/2023
As of 1st October 2023, Universal Africa Lines B.V. is pleased to welcome Mrs. Tania Galli as a new member of the Board of Directors. This promotion is a testament to UAL’s commitment to recognizing and fostering talent within our organization. Mrs. Galli, who has been the head of legal and an integral part of […]
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01/09/2023
UPDATE 12 October 2023: The turmoil that affected Gabon has now been resolved. In light of the recent developments in Gabon, UAL is closely monitoring the situation and shall keep their clients advised of any developments. The safety of the crew, vessels and cargo remains our priority however, to date we see no reason to […]
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07/12/2022
As from 1st of December 2022 BOCS Bremen Overseas Chartering and Shipping (BOCS) and Universal Africa Lines (UAL) will be represented by the new set-up African Agency Alliance BV (AAA) in the port of Antwerp. AAA will act as liner agency for both shipping lines. A well experienced, professional, and dedicated team with genuine local […]
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13/10/2022
We are pleased to present Universal Africa Lines with the Best Sustainable Stand award at AntwerpXL 2022! Universal Africa Lines (UAL) have won the sustainability award for their hard work and dedication to ecological sustainability. They are one of the first companies to commission to build, five of their own ‘Eco-Trader’ vessels, which have a […]
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23/08/2022
Universal Africa Lines is proud to announce it will start a direct service between NW Europe and East Africa.
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13/05/2022
Universal Africa Lines is proud to announce it will start a direct service between NW Europe and East Africa.
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