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Ten days. 480 km. One shot at the vessel.

websteks — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:29:48 +0000

That was the brief for COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil‘s recent road transport of a Yankee dryer cylinder from Rio do Sul (Brazil) to the Port of Paranaguá, where the MV Grande Nigeria was reached just in time.

The cylinder left little margin for error on Brazil’s roads; riding at a transport height of 5.95 m, its dimensions are 86.6 tonnes, and nearly 6 metres in every direction.

Finding a workable route from factory to port was the main challenge. Permits were applied for, then road works were arranged and part of the route had to change, permits resubmitted, and the clock kept running.
Our team worked hard: the cargo arrived at Paranaguá right in time. The Grande Nigeria sailed for Antwerp, the cylinder bound for its final destination in Poland.

A Brazilian paper drum. A Polish paper mill. And 480 km of careful navigation in between.
Thanks to our partners at M+R Spedag Group and Hergen for the great collaboration!

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Successful Antwerp Port Operations for MV Stellar Trader & MV Lignum Nexus

websteks — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:58:28 +0000

COLI Bulk Carriers (with its HQ in Hamburg) successfully handled the port agency of MV Stellar Trader and the MV Lignum Nexus, together with our colleagues from COLI Logistics in Antwerp.
These projects already mark the second and third voyages, each consisting of approximately 12,000 metric tons of Hot Rolled Steel plates, loaded in Oita, Japan and transported to Belgian clients.

Looking ahead: further batches with similar parcels are coming up later this year, underlining the continuity and strength of this trade lane!

We’re proud to say that this project was (and continues to be) a smooth operation, made possible through close cooperation, coordination, and strong teamwork between all parties involved: thanks!

This is how we contribute to the reliable transport of industrial cargoes worldwide.

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Heavy cargo. Harsh conditions. Handled with precision

websteks — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:11:13 +0000

In the past two months, COLI successfully managed the transport of 10 oversized conveyor belts from Rogowiec, Poland, via the Port of Hamburg, to the Port of Valparaíso in Chile. Along the way, we had to overcome both technical and weather-related challenges.

Cargo characteristics

10 conveyor belts
Dimensions: 590 × 195 × 340 cm
Weight: ± 37 tonnes per unit

Challenges

Extremely high point loads, requiring engineered load distribution on flat racks
Reach stackers operating at the edge of their lifting capacity
Heavy snowfall, road closures (and even official stay-at-home advisories in Germany)
Truck convoy transport from Poland to Hamburg to ensure safe and controlled delivery (4 trucks in December, 6 trucks in January)

Despite the pressure, road closures and engineering challenges COLI ensured smooth execution through meticulous planning, real-time adjustments, and by using its own logistics network across Europe and South America.

This project was another reminder that complex logistics is not about avoiding challenges, but about being prepared for them.

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New COLI office in Salvador, Brasil!

websteks — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:13:42 +0000

COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil has been steadily growing in the past two years. To provide more efficient support to the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors in the region, we already opened several new offices in a.o. Rio the Janeiro and Itajaí. To get even closer to our clients in the Bahia region, we have set up shop in Salvador.

Matheus Lira has been appointed Branch Manager of COLI Salvador. With his experience in logistics, freight forwarding, multimodal and warehousing solutions, we welcome him to the COLI Team.

With Matheus and COLI Salvador in place, we aim for an attentive service to each client’s specific needs in the region. In addition, this enables us to closely monitor projects and increase operational agility for Project Cargo, Breakbulk, Heavy Lift, and 4PL projects.

As to our colleagues in Rio de Janeiro and Itajaí: they are currently expanding their teams, esp. because of the rise in project cargo operations, which have been an important driver of our recent growth.

Together with Coli Brasil’s headquarters in São Paulo, these local branches showcase our strong presence in the market and our ongoing commitment to expanding our capabilities across Brazil.

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Award for ‘Best Logistics Strategy for an Energy Project

websteks — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 21:05:47 +0000

Congratulations to our colleagues from COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil! At Breakbulk Americas 2025, COLI was presented the Award for ‘Best Logistics Strategy for an Energy Project’

This milestone reflects the ingenuity and dedication of our team in delivering extraordinary logistics, exemplified in projects such as the 70-day journey of a 280-ton transformer from Betim, Brazil to a remote power plant in Antofagasta, Chile.

Overcoming:

Cross-border permitting and technical documentation
Narrow roads and asymmetrical loads
Last-minute vessel change and port congestion
Extreme terrain near the final site

COLI Shipping & Transport responded at every step with precision, creativity, and strategic coordination, proving once again that excellence in project logistics is built on deep expertise and global teamwork.

Congratulations to our colleagues in Brazil for this recognition – and thank you to all partners and professionals who helped make this journey possible.

Watch the video of the project that was the main trigger for handing this Award to COLI Brasil:

Should you want to know more or have a similar project to run, please reach out to Gustavo Murari.

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Whisky to Hokkaido! Discharge & delivery in full swing

websteks — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:27:57 +0000

After the successful ocean transport from Antwerp to Tomakomai, Japan, the next phase of our brewery equipment logistics project is now well underway.

Following discharge at the Port of Tomakomai, the first cargo units were carefully stored for two weeks to complete customs clearance. Since this week, local transports have commenced – both by day and night – ensuring the smooth onward delivery to the distillery site.

This shipment involved:

• 43 pieces of whisky distillery equipment
• 170 tonnes | 3,000 cbm of cargo
• Complex truck–barge–vessel coordination
• Night convoys and just-in-time handling

We’re proud to see this door-to-door operation unfold, and thank all partners involved for making it a success across continents and time zones.

Whether it’s whisky or wind turbines – COLI Logistics delivers with care, creativity, and control.

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Apprenticeship in maritime logistics

websteks — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:57:16 +0000

Kickstart your logistics career – with COLI in Hamburg!

Are you passionate about international transport and tailored logistics solutions? Join our team and dive into the world of breakbulk, shipping and project logistics.

We’re looking for an Apprentice (m/f) Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services to join COLI Logistics Hamburg as of August 2026.

What we offer:

Hands-on experience in global logistics and project forwarding
Insights into breakbulk & heavy lift cargo operations
A collaborative, international work environment
A great team!

Start your journey with a company that moves exceptional cargo across the globe.

Auszubildende(r) zum/zur Kaufmann/Kauffrau in der maritimen Logistikbranche

Starte deine Karriere in der Logistik – mit COLI in Hamburg!

Du interessierst dich für internationale Transporte, Projektladung und maßgeschneiderte Logistiklösungen? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig!

Für unseren Standort in Hamburg suchen wir zum August 2026 eine/n Kaufmann/Kauffrau für Speditions- und Logistikdienstleistungen im Rahmen einer spannenden Ausbildung bei COLI Logistics.

Was dich erwartet:

Einblicke in globale Projektverschiffung
Abwechslungsreiche Aufgaben im Bereich Breakbulk, Heavy Lift und Projektlogistik
Ein internationales hechtes Team mit Leidenschaft für Logistik

Bewirb dich jetzt und starte deine berufliche Laufbahn bei einem weltweit agierenden Spezialisten für Projekt- und Schwergutlogistik.

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Finance vacancy at COLI Shipping

websteks — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:21:41 +0000

Join our team and……take charge! You’ll play a vital role in our growing company.

Our colleagues in Bremen welcome a professional with training in finance, accounting, or other relevant related fields. Knowledge of/experience in the maritime industry is a plus, but not mandatory. We’ll help you dive into the business.

You’ll have strong responsibilities, incl. reports and presentations that provide the management with your thoughtful analysis, and framing (finance related) decisions. With this, you’ll be able to earn the trust of the team fast!

Where will you work?

COLI Schiffahrt & Transport (est. 1974) is a German logistics solutions provider focusing on breakbulk,

project cargo and Heavy Lift cargoes. In addition to our freight forwarding, brokerage and logistics services, we own and operate a small, high quality fleet of multi-purpose vessels – hence, we truly know all sides of the business. With our HQ in Hamburg, COLI Group has offices in Bremen (which is where you’ll be stationed), Rotterdam, Antwerp, Istanbul, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Guyana, l Salvador, Dubai, Singapore, Shanghai, Seoul and Tokyo.

Flexible working hours and remote working options are available

Your main responsibilities

E-Banking / UC eBanking prime
Posting of daily bank statements for various clients
Monitoring of incoming and outgoing payments
Cash flow planning (pre-financing of sea freight, etc.)
Daily liquidity report to management
Payment of various taxes / tax authorities
International payments – multiple currencies
Posting of all accounts receivable / payable
Account management / Monitoring of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger accounts
Maintenance of master data
Preparation of monthly revenue reports
Preparation of commission credit notes according to agreements with carriers
Creation of freight statements / database
Preparation of year-end closing work / collaboration with tax consultants
Administrative tasks
Monitoring and control of working time accounts
Develop and maintain successful relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Contact us and we’ll provide you with the full details!

Recognise yourself in the above? Let’s talk. We are growing, operate worldwide and have a great team. You are welcome to come on board and help us chart the course to success – for COLI, our clients and, of course, yourself.

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Transport of prestigious yachts aboard ABB Vanessa

websteks — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:26:31 +0000

We’re proud to have been entrusted by Peters & May Group to carry a number of prestigious yachts aboard our ABB Vanessa.

After loading in Hong Kong, we are now sailing to Marmaris, Türkiye, meanwhile offloading several yachts at other ports. Together we ensure safe and efficient transport for Peters & May’s clients.

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Shipping a dismantled crane from Antwerp, Belgium, to Manaus.

websteks — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:37:47 +0000

COLI Shipping & Transport do Brasil has worked in conjunction with their colleagues at COLI Logistics Antwerp on a project shipping a dismantled crane from Antwerp, Belgium, to Manaus. The project is being delivered to Brazil later this month by the MV Humbergracht, which COLI Antwerp chartered for a crane manufacturer.

The crane consisted of 19 pieces that were up to 32.50 meters long, with the largest piece weighing approximately 95 tons. In total, the shipment was 350 metric tons and 1230 cbm. It has 38.2 m outreach and 39 Mton lifting capacity, and an Electronic Machine Management remote control system.

At COLI Logistics Antwerp the team is proud to have been given the trust to handle yet another project for this repeat customer! Note that the scope included the direct transshipment from truck to outgoing vessel of the 95-tonne, 21.70-meter unit to the ship – FOB. This was not the first crane that COLI has shipped and we are looking forward to ship many more 🙂

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