MORTEK

Based in the strategic port city of Arkhangelsk, Mortek is a specialized maritime logistics and ship agency company that has operated within the Russian transportation sector since the early 1990s. The firm is deeply integrated into the maritime infrastructure of Northern Russia, serving as a critical link between remote Arctic regions and global trade networks. While its headquarters are located in the Arkhangelsk region, the company’s operational footprint extends across the Northern Sea Route, the Baltic Sea, and into international markets in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company functions primarily as a comprehensive marine service provider, delivering a suite of solutions designed to support vessel owners, charterers, and industrial clients operating in challenging high-latitude environments. A central pillar of Mortek’s identity is its heavy involvement in the offshore energy sector. The firm has established a reputation for managing complex project logistics related to oil and gas exploration on the continental shelf. Its portfolio includes the coordination of marine operations for major infrastructure projects, such as the towing and positioning of semi-submersible drilling rigs and ice-resistant platforms. These operations often require intricate engineering support, including the management of anchoring systems and the transport of heavy-lift cargo to isolated oil fields. Beyond specialized project cargo, Mortek executes multimodal freight solutions that seamlessly combine sea, river, railway, and road transport. The company leverages the river-sea navigation capabilities of the region to deliver goods to hard-to-reach destinations along the Northern Sea Route, such as Tiksi, Pevek, and the Solovetsky Islands. This ability to navigate both open oceans and internal waterways allows the firm to maintain supply chains for communities and industrial sites that are otherwise inaccessible. Complementing its physical transport activities, Mortek acts as a licensed customs representative and port agent. In this capacity, the company handles the administrative and regulatory burdens of international trade, managing customs clearance processes and liaising with port authorities on behalf of foreign and domestic shipowners. The firm also provides ship chandling services, ensuring that vessels calling at ports like Murmansk and Arkhangelsk are stocked with necessary technical supplies and provisions. Through this diverse array of services, Mortek operates as a multifaceted enabler of maritime commerce in the Russian North.