TKLS – Transport Logistics And Services, Lda -: Stevedoring Services
The role of stevedores in shipping
Our work involves the cargo operations i.e. loading and unloading of cargoes on ships.
Our stevedores have to be able to handle dock equipment, such as cranes and forklifts, safely and efficiently, and they need to be aware of emerging safety issues, including hazardous materials on board the ship and around the docks.
We typically working in a team to ensure that the process remains smooth and efficient.
Alongside our intermodal services, we also provide a number of other key logistics services including storage of loaded, empty and reefer containers and a shunt service to and from the terminal. Our specialist project team in Southampton can also undertake a wide variety of tasks for out of gauge or specialist cargos, such as lashing, container devanning and stuffing, and heavy project lift work.
We are well known as stevedore, dock worker, docker, dock labourer, wharfie or longshoreman can all have various waterfront related meanings, concerning loading and unloading of ships
Stevedoring (cargo handling)
Our work of stevedoring involves all activities directly connected with:
- Specialist loading and securing of cargo.
- Stuffing and unstuffing containers.
- Lashing and unlashing.
- Vessel Chartering.
- Stripping of Containers.
- Loading or unloading vessel cargo.
- Tacking and storing on the wharf
- Receiving and delivering cargo within the terminal or facility
Stevedoring and Tally - Crew change and repatriation
- a) This shall include supplying the necessary labour to handle cargo from or into ship’s hatches to discharge or load cargo to/from quay or lighters. The Port Operator will supply all labour gangs, winchmen, hatchmen, foreman, tallymen, and other labour for the performance of the stevedoring operation. Port equipment supplied in support of the stevedoring operation will be charged as per tariff
- b) Agents are required to post their supervisor to be available on board their vessel in order to co-ordinate with the ship and the port staff for smooth cargo operations. They should also post their own tally clerks and exchange the tally sheet at the end of each shift with the port tally clerks.
- c) Upon completion of the stevedoring operation the Port Operator will make available, on request, to the ship owner or operator through their agents.
- Statement of Fact (indicating the number of gangs employed and cargo handling performance).
- Tally Outturn Report on basis of shipside Port Tally
- Short Landing certificate will be issued if any only upon confirmation by ship’s agent.
Depot Services
In addition to our Rail Services we are also pleased to offer a wide array of ancillary services to the industry, including:
- Container lift-on and lift-off
- Storage of laden and empty containers
- Shunting of containers throughout the port
- Shunting, storage, lifting and lashing of project and out-of-gauge cargo
- Container weighing
