Based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, USSAT-CI (Universal Shipping Services and Trading Côte d'Ivoire) operates as a dedicated maritime services and logistics provider within the West African shipping sector. Located in the strategic Marcory Bietry district, the company functions as a central hub for vessel operators, trading entities, and transit agents requiring support at Ivorian ports. The firm integrates shipping agency responsibilities with broader supply chain management, facilitating the movement of cargo and the operational readiness of visiting ships.
At its core, USSAT-CI acts as a shipping agency and protective agent, representing the interests of shipowners and charterers during port calls. Its operations cover the full scope of vessel husbandry, managing the critical administrative and technical procedures required for berthing and departure. This includes coordinating interactions with port authorities to ensure compliance with local regulations, thereby streamlining the docking process for commercial vessels. The company’s protective agency services offer an additional layer of oversight, ensuring that port calls proceed efficiently even when primary charterer’s agents are already appointed.
Beyond administrative representation, the company provides essential logistical support designed to maintain vessel continuity. USSAT-CI organizes crew changes, managing the complex logistics of personnel transfers to and from ships. It also serves as a provider of ship supplies, known as chandling, ensuring that vessels are restocked with necessary provisions and technical stores before continuing their voyages. To support long-term operational health, the firm offers fleet management and marine consultancy services, where experts provide technical guidance to optimize vessel safety and performance.
The company also maintains a strong foothold in the freight and transit sector. It facilitates international trade through customs brokerage and the management of intermodal transport, coordinating the movement of bulk and containerized cargo via sea, air, and land routes. Under the guidance of leadership with decades of experience in the Ivorian maritime landscape, USSAT-CI has developed a service portfolio that bridges the gap between quayside operations and inland distribution. By combining vessel support services with freight forwarding capabilities, the company enables the seamless flow of goods through the region’s key maritime gateways.
