Our Services
Shipping, Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services
ACT Shipping provides comprehensive shipping and logistics services throughout Mauritania, including port and vessel agency, customs clearance, land transportation, warehousing, project logistics and project management. By coordinating essential port operations and cargo services through a single point of contact, we help clients manage their shipping requirements efficiently and reliably.
HAULAGE AND DISTRIBUTION
ACT Shipping provides reliable haulage, land transportation and distribution services throughout Mauritania, connecting more than thirty cities. Our transport solutions support domestic and international cargo movements, with coordinated door-to-door logistics designed to simplify shipments and help clients manage their supply chain requirements.
WAREHOUSING HANDLING AND STORAGE
ACT Shipping provides warehousing, cargo handling and storage services in Nouakchott, supporting shipments moving through the port and airport. Our facilities and logistics partners help clients manage cargo securely and efficiently, with storage and handling solutions tailored to their operational requirements in Mauritania and international markets.
SEA AND AIR CARGO CONSOLIDATION
ACT Shipping provides sea freight and air freight consolidation services through its international representatives and specialist partners. We coordinate cargo consolidation and marshalling for shipments to Nouakchott, helping businesses manage international cargo movements efficiently.
Our cargo consolidation and packing services include labelling, marking and support with dangerous goods declarations, helping shipments meet applicable handling, documentation and transport requirements.
AIR CHARTERING SERVICES
ACT Shipping provides air chartering services for clients requiring flexible and efficient air cargo solutions. Drawing on more than 35 years of hands-on experience, we coordinate charter options through our network and support cargo movements between Mauritania and international destinations. Services can be arranged for ongoing contractual requirements or individual shipments, subject to availability.
VESSEL CHARTERING SERVICES
ACT Shipping coordinates vessel chartering for shipments to Nouakchott, supporting government programmes, food aid operations and oil and gas industry requirements. Our vessel chartering capabilities include heavy-lift vessels, large breakbulk carriers, oil and gas carriers, and semi-submersible vessels, subject to operational requirements and availability.
INTERNATIONAL LAND TRANSPORT
ACT Shipping provides international land transport and domestic haulage services throughout Mauritania, with regular transport schedules connecting more than thirty major cities. Our logistics operations support door-to-door deliveries, project cargo movements, onshore rig transportation, pipeline deliveries and oversized cargo. We coordinate transport requirements to help clients move goods efficiently across Mauritania and connect with wider international supply chains.
PROJECT SERVICES
Since 2004, ACT Shipping has developed its project logistics and freight forwarding capabilities, supporting turnkey projects in Mauritania and international markets. Our project teams coordinate transport planning, specialist heavy haulage, equipment mobilisation, customs clearance and on-site supervision to support complex cargo movements from origin to destination.
Oil & Gas and Mining Logistics
ACT Shipping provides specialised logistics and transport services for the oil, gas and mining industries in Mauritania. We support industry operators and subcontractors with cargo handling, heavy equipment transport and project logistics.
Our team supports project planning, HSE requirements, documentation and complex cargo movements, helping clients manage demanding industrial logistics projects efficiently and reliably.
Vessel Husbandry & Ship Chandelling
ACT Shipping provides vessel husbandry and maritime support services in Mauritania for a range of vessels, including tankers, bulk carriers, general cargo ships and project vessels.
• Ship chandelling and provisions supply
• Bunkering coordination
• Spare parts delivery
• Crew change assistance
• Cash-to-master services
• Vessel supplies and repair coordination
Customs Clearance & Import-Export Support
ACT Shipping provides customs clearance support in Mauritania, helping importers and exporters prepare cargo documentation and manage customs procedures. Where required, cargo can be pre-cleared when the necessary documents and advance notices are received within the applicable timeframe.
Our team assists with import and export documentation, customs requirements, temporary import procedures and applicable duty exemptions. We also coordinate with relevant authorities and support cargo movement through port and airport facilities, helping clients reduce delays and manage international shipping requirements efficiently.
Express Parcel & Courier Services
ACT Shipping manages express parcel delivery and collection operations in Mauritania, supported by a dedicated vehicle fleet. We provide secure, efficient parcel transport for businesses and individuals, helping shipments move reliably between collection and delivery points.
Meet & Greet & Travel Assistance
ACT Shipping provides meet and greet services in Mauritania, assisting arriving and departing travellers with local guidance and practical support. Services may include customs and immigration guidance, safe transport coordination and luggage assistance, helping make travel arrangements smoother for visitors and business travellers.
Stevedoring & Port Cargo Handling
ACT Shipping provides stevedoring and port cargo handling services across Mauritania. Our operations support the loading, unloading and movement of cargo at port facilities, with a focus on safe handling, efficient coordination and reliable turnaround times. We work to meet applicable port procedures and cargo-handling safety requirements.
