Historical Background:

Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited was incorporated on 9^th December 1981 as a limited liability company. It is an offshoot of Aeromaritime (Nigeria) Limited which was incorporated in Nigeria in 1974 essentially to assist the government in decongesting the port during the cement armada. Aeromaritime is a specialized stevedoring company and as a result of the success made, the company, Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited came into being. Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited is a ship Agency outfit which renders ship husbandry services to vessels owned by our Group of companies as well as other principals. The company, Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited, has offices in Lagos, Warri and Port Harcourt(Onne) and operates Terminals in those parts.

In other to ensure complete participation in all facets of the maritime industry, Brawal Lines limited was incorporated in 1989 and was subsequently granted National carrier status by the National Maritime Authority in the same year after satisfying the criteria for recognition. Brawal Lines Limited, were owners of ocean going vessel – M/V Ndoni River and above all, the company is the biggest single shareholder in the Baco Liners which provide one of the most efficient liner services between Europe and West Africa with particular interest in the Nigerian Traffic. Brawal Lines also charter vessels to complement her own tonnage whenever there is demand in the freight Market.

Our Organisation:

Our organisation is a unique Shipping Company in the sense that apart from rendering the usual shipping services, Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited provides Agency services for Baco Liner Vessels and other principals. The company also operates Lighter terminals in Lagos, Port Harcourt (Onne) and Warri. In addition, it operates oil base terminals in the major ports of Nigeria thereby contributing significantly to the development of the oil industry in Nigeria. We have representative offices and Agents in all major ports of the world to cater for thespecial needs of our customers. Brawal Shipping (Nigeria) Limited provides lighterage service in all Nigerian Ports and has a large fleet of barges and tugboats available for hire to the public.

Motivation:

The motivation for the company's formation arose from the experience gathered in Aeromaritime(Nigeria) Limited while performing stevedoring services to stranded cement vessels which were involved in the great port congestion of the 70s. It was the desire of the shareholder to venture into the maritime business to compliment their activities in the field of stevedoring as well as become key players in the maritime industry.

Staff Strength:

The staff Strength of the Group of companies which include Brawal Shipping(Nigeria) Limited is about 1,500 with Brawal Shipping(Nigeria) Limited accounting for about 1000 employees.