Somarain Oriental Shipping Co. Ltd  is based in Sudan and is one of the major Sudanese shipping companies, a private sector, most professional organization that provides all commercial & marine services. The main activities are: shipping agency services, sea freighting, shipping, stevedoring, forwarding (FCL- LCL), customs clearance, inland transport, tanker broking and chartering of different range of cargo vessels. Somarain Oriental Co. is also active in cross borders trade between Sudan, Ethiopian & Eritrea. Bashayer Marine Terminal (Port Sudan) Bashayer terminal has been officially opened on September IST, 1999, and previously known as "Marsa Inheres". The terminal has been built for the exportation of Sudanese crude oil (Nile Blend). At present there are two tugs at the terminal .The larger one is the "SEA BULK MASTER" that has 3,500 H.P., which goes astern and keeps the tanker off the SBM.There is also a master tug the "NICOLE 4" which was s built in Holland and has 950 H.P. Both of the tugs have P&I cover with the Ship-owners Club. Maximum loading rate is 50,000 barrels per hour and after completion of loading it would normally take three hours for recovery paperwork, documentation, etc.  Samarian's Present and recent clients include: NYK (car carrier), COSCO (container), SCI (tanker), Ocean Tankers Singapore, National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (ro-ro & container), IPG (tanker), Thoresen (breakbulk), Shipping Corporation of Saudi Arabia (breakbulk), Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (breakbulk),Oasis Ship Management, Dubai (breakbulk), Khaled Faraj Dubai (ro-ro), & Panalpina (air-freight and projects).Samarian's Present and recent clients include: NYK (car carrier), COSCO (container), SCI (tanker), Ocean Tankers Singapore, National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (ro-ro & container), IPG (tanker), Thoresen (breakbulk), Shipping Corporation of Saudi Arabia (breakbulk), Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (breakbulk), Oasis Ship Management, Dubai (breakbulk), Khaled Faraj Dubai (ro-ro), & Panalpina (air-freight and projects). Samarian's marketing team is based in Khartoum in order tomaintain contact with the actual importers and exporters, most of whom have a head office or main representative agency in Khartoum.Somarain can provide both marketing leads and cargo booking.We actively monitor public tenders and new major projects inthe private sector, from government, and from NGOs and other agencies. Performance Samarian's operations team in Port Sudan can maximize port performance. Planning and early follow up prior to arrival is required, particularly for FIOS and direct delivery cargoes, to ensure that the consignees complete customs clearance and have trucking guaranteed. Our stevedoring team can provide the highest rates of discharge available in Port Sudan. You will find our port staff available 24 hours a day.

PAW Freight & Shipping Ltd. is incorporated in the Sudan as a limited liability company. Extensive ground work commenced early in 2005 to form a one-stop shop for freight forwarding services, one of the first real international freight forwarders to be registered in the Sudan, providing expert services to Sudan's rapidly growing oil industry, as well as domestic and foreign companies conducting business in the Sudan.  Celebrating 10 years of expanding business, our group restructured in 2005, further strengthening our position as one of the leading forwarders in the Sudan.  Extensive ground work commenced early in 2005 to form a one-stop shop for freight forwarding services, one of the first real international freight forwarders to be registered in the Sudan, providing expert services to Sudan's rapidly growing oil industry, as well as domestic and foreign companies conducting business in the Sudan. Celebrating 5 years of expanding business, our group restructured in 2005, further strengthening our position as one of the leading forwarders in the Sudan. Air Freight Through the air cargo services of the world's most reputable airlines, we can offer carriage of goods to literally any airport worldwide - and beyond - with delivery to remote destination through our international network of forwarding correspondents, both for local and international customers from small parcels up to full charter, enjoying the full support of our efficient operations/clearance team and our field coordinators. Sea Freight PAW Freight & Shipping, in comparison to most of our competitors in Sudan, is an independent freight forwarder, having no ties nor commitment to a shipping line or -agent, hence we enjoy the comparative advantage; "freedom of choice" to use any shipping line or Sea Freight Service, achieving the most cost-efficient, value for money service, that money can buy, being it high priority precious and perishable cargos with time-constraints for delivery - or - low value cargo where the time-factor is not crucial. Customs Clearance and Documentation Through our "in-house" customs clearance personnel, we provide full customs clearance service at Khartoum Airport, Soba Customs Terminal outside Khartoum as well as in Port Sudan, including all the necessary documentation and value added services required in connection with the clearance procedure itself, such as, but not limited to approvals from the various Governmental bodies, Ministries and the Central Bank of Sudan. Storage and Warehousing To the disposition of our customers are warehousing facilities in Khartoum and Port Sudan, with space for 12,000MT / up to 4,200 m2 per warehouse - including Temperature-controlled storage for volumes up to 60 m3. At other cities and centres for distribution of cargo we have access to Warehousing and can additionally arrange fenced open-storage with guards wherever required. Household Goods and Personal Effects Although not our core business, relocation of household goods and personal effects is one of the services we offer to our customers, including packing, labelling and expediting via sea or air including full destination service in Sudan. NGO's, Embassies and individuals are among our regular customers. Supervision - Reporting Cargo owners having experienced untimely delays or even worse scenarios; damage to their valuable cargo will appreciate the premium service PAW Freight & Shipping Ltd. provides; namely a follow-up and reporting unequalled by other forwarders in the Sudan. Our experienced and highly qualified field-operations personnel "travel with your cargo", supervise and report enroute, ensuring the safest care during it's passage a cargo can have. Trucks and transport equipment used are inspected and rejected if not up-to standards, one of the main reasons among others the oil Exploration company; Lundin Sudan Limited, chose PAW as their dedicated forwarder in Sudan. In December 2004 we signed a contract with Norwegian Church Aid / ACT / Caritas for clearance and delivery of hundreds of tons relief goods monthly to Darfur for 2005, a contract awarded in competition with other reputable forwarders - PAW Freight & Shipping Ltd., being the ONLY ONE that could DELIVER! Project Management Drawing on the huge resources of our international as well as our local partners, PAW Freight & Shipping can offer project management for the most complex jobs involving use of specialised equipment and peak human resources. Before PAW Freight and Shipping was established, the individual partners were directly involved in the Muglad Basin Pipeline Project, handling the port operation for delivery of the almost 1,500 km pipes arriving, and later undertaking the import customs clearance and inland transport of the 6 pumping stations that were delivered by Weir Pumps / Rolls Royce to GNPOC.

HMB Shipping & Trading Co Ltd. established in 2003 as a reputable ship agents and stevedores well equipped with a skilled and dedicated staff , handling projects and became one of the leading clearing and forwarding companies serving Merowe Dam - the biggest ever hydroelectric project in Sudan" clearing and transporting various types of project cargo heavy lift transformers , general cargo, and over dimensions. HMB is also successfully handling UN cargo - clearing & forwarding to different parts of the country Khartoum, El Obied, Nyala, Ed Damazin, El Fashair, Rabkona etc... - providing an on line tracking system Our clearing services extends to cover the crude oil clearance of most of the international companies associated in the consortium with the government of Sudan. Our Khartoum branch office capable of handling air shipments efficiently for our various clients Alstom, Siemens, Geodis plus others - beside clearing/delivery at both Soba & Gareey dry ports, arrangements of entry visas, crew change, booking

DAL Group is the largest and most diversified conglomerate in Sudan. The Group operates across six sectors - food, agriculture, engineering, real estate, medical services and education - with each of our businesses playing a leading role in its field. Since its establishment in 1951 the company has operated to international standards, underpinned by strong, clear business principles and ethical values.  Our People  People are our most valuable asset and we recognise the central role they play in the Group's success. We aim to attract, develop, recognise and retain the finest talent available - both locally and internationally.    We provide employees with world class learning and development opportunities and believe the benefits of this investment are passed on to our customers and partners. Partner of choice DAL Group aims to be the partner of choice for organisations looking to expand into Sudan. Our operational capabilities, excellent reputation, deep understanding of Sudanese culture and business environment, and broad geographic coverage of the country make us unique.    We seek to build long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with all of our partners. International brands as diverse as Caterpillar, Mitsubishi Motors, KIA Motors, Mercedes-Benz, JVC, The Coca-Cola Company, Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline have chosen DAL Group as their partner of choice for good reason.    Quality and excellence DAL Group companies demand best-in-class operations and deliver high quality products and services.    We pioneered a number of international quality and safety standards in Sudan, including ISO and HACCP, and have set the standard for sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and customer experience.    Corporate Responsibility  Our commitment to social, economic and environmental responsibility is fundamental to our business. We measure our success as much through our actions and conduct as through the quality of our products and services. We are on a constant journey to promote corporate responsibility in Sudan.

DAL Group is the largest and most diversified conglomerate in Sudan. The Group operates across six sectors - food, agriculture, engineering, real estate, medical services and education - with each of our businesses playing a leading role in its field. Since its establishment in 1951 the company has operated to international standards, underpinned by strong, clear business principles and ethical values.  Our People  People are our most valuable asset and we recognise the central role they play in the Group's success. We aim to attract, develop, recognise and retain the finest talent available - both locally and internationally.    We provide employees with world class learning and development opportunities and believe the benefits of this investment are passed on to our customers and partners. Partner of choice DAL Group aims to be the partner of choice for organisations looking to expand into Sudan. Our operational capabilities, excellent reputation, deep understanding of Sudanese culture and business environment, and broad geographic coverage of the country make us unique.    We seek to build long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with all of our partners. International brands as diverse as Caterpillar, Mitsubishi Motors, KIA Motors, Mercedes-Benz, JVC, The Coca-Cola Company, Unilever and GlaxoSmithKline have chosen DAL Group as their partner of choice for good reason.    Quality and excellence DAL Group companies demand best-in-class operations and deliver high quality products and services.    We pioneered a number of international quality and safety standards in Sudan, including ISO and HACCP, and have set the standard for sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and customer experience.    Corporate Responsibility  Our commitment to social, economic and environmental responsibility is fundamental to our business. We measure our success as much through our actions and conduct as through the quality of our products and services. We are on a constant journey to promote corporate responsibility in Sudan.