LOGISTICS & DOCUMENTATION
The details that
keep a shipment moving
Coordination across loading, discharge, terminal interfaces, and shipping documentation, tailored to Orient’s appointed role
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OUR SCOPE
Logistics, Terminals & Documentation
Loading & discharge
Coordinate operational requirements, port interfaces, terminal communication, and delivery arrangements with the appointed parties.
Storage & terminal interfaces
Support communication on storage requirements and terminal readiness. Ship-to-ship coordination is considered where applicable to the agreed scope.
Documentation support
Coordinate instructions, nominations, shipment records, and relevant cargo documents. Documents are issued by the responsible parties.
Shipment updates
Maintain communication on transportation milestones and delivery closeout throughout the agreed coordination scope.
The sequence and scope depend on the agreed transaction. Vessel operation, terminal operation, and document issuance remain with the appointed responsible parties.
TRADE & SHIPPING DOCUMENTATION
Clear information at each stage
Document collection, circulation, and follow up help commercial and operational parties work from the same understanding The required records depend on the cargo, contract, and route
- Commercial brief
- Product, quantity, specification, timing, and delivery basis.
- Counterparty information
- Corporate details, authorised contacts, and supporting information.
- Contract & fixture records
- Agreed commercial terms, charter recap, and relevant amendments.
- Cargo documentation
- Certificates of quality, quantity, and origin, where applicable.
- Shipping records
- Bills of lading, cargo manifests, and vessel-related information.
- Terminal & port records
- Nominations, arrival notices, and loading or discharge instructions.
- Delivery & closeout
- Discharge records, final reports, and outstanding-document follow-up.
Certificates and transport documents are issued by the responsible authorised parties. Orient supports coordination within its agreed scope.
PORTS, TERMINALS & STORAGE
Where the voyage meets the terminal
Shore side planning connects the proposed cargo movement with the information and arrangements required by appointed service providers
Terminal planning
Communicate berth availability, operating windows, and receiving requirements with the relevant terminal contacts.
Storage interfaces
Coordinate tank availability enquiries, product compatibility information, and transfer timing.
Port & transfer support
Liaise on vessel arrivals and service arrangements. Ship-to-ship coordination is considered with qualified providers, subject to suitability, permissions, and agreed scope.
FROM REQUIREMENT TO EXECUTION
Clear steps Connected people
- 01
Share your inquiry
Tell us what you need to source, trade, or ship.
- 02
Define requirements
Confirm cargo, timing, and operational needs.
- 03
Align counterparties
Coordinate relevant parties and commercial discussions.
- 04
Source & nominate
Support vessel sourcing and nomination where appointed.
- 05
Prepare the shipment
Coordinate documents and loading arrangements.
- 06
Stay informed
Maintain transportation updates across the shipment.
- 07
Coordinate delivery
Support discharge arrangements and delivery closeout.
The sequence is tailored to the transaction and Orient’s agreed role.
CONNECTED SERVICES
Support across the wider journey
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