With a team made of experienced people with solid background and profound knowledge of the port characteristics, together with excellent relations with Port and Customs Authorities, Port Operators, etc., grants our Principals fast turnover of vessels, smooth operations at the most competitive rates.

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We provide experienced cargo superintendents who are in attendance throughout vessel loading/discharge operations ensuring that all commodities are handled and stowed in the correct manner and to the principals’ specifications.

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Our team of surveyors are highly experienced with many years of marine and general cargo survey assignments. Complementing this, our marine staff is readily available to undertake specialised surveys on marine matters at short notice.

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With a long term experience on Customs Brokerage, we provide full assistance on Customs Clearance, Duty Rates, and Value Declarations.

 Note: Service available directly provided by Bensaude – Shipping Agents

We represent the most important P&I Clubs in the world. See our List of Links for some of the P&I Clubs we represent.

 Note: Service available directly provided by Bensaude – Shipping Agents

Our associated Company, Bencom is a physical bunker supplier able to supply various grades of Fuel Oil up to 180 cst and Gasoil at the most competitive price.

With more than 25 year experience, the ship chandler activity provided by our associated Company  J. H. Ornelas & Ca. Sucrs., Lda grants you expedite supplies at the most competitive prices in the market.

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

Our associated Company  J. H. Ornelas & Ca. Sucrs., Lda is the local supplier of Luboils from Shell but can also supply from other Brands by request.

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

With a long term experience on cargo dispatch either by Air, Sea or Land, our associated Company  Bentrans has all the conditions to handle your cargo on the most expedite way with the required care to avoid delays on collections / deliveries and without damages.

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

Our associated Company Bentrans has the necessary infrastructures to store and distribute your cargo. Together with the net of agents not only in the Azores but also in Lisbon and Leixoes, along with representatives throughout Europe and North America, Bentrans is able to take care of your cargo without any delays.

Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

With a diversified fleet of trucks and other cargo handling equipment, our associated Company Bentrans can transport and deliver your cargo with extreme care and in time.

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Bensaude Turismo offers a wide choice of Hotels at very competitive prices. Being part of our Group, it is easier to grant rooms to your crew even during high season. Visit their website at www.bensaude.pt .

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

Our associated Company Varela Rent-a-Car offers a diversified list of types of vehicles that reaches your requirements for any type of use, at the lowest costs in the Azores.

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

With long term experience in the field and very competitive prices, our associated Company Agencia Açoreana de Viagens work together with the biggest cruise companies calling the Azores, as sign of their quality and competitiveness.

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

Our associated company Mutualista Açoreana offers a weekly container liner service between mainland (Lisbon and Leixoes) and the Azores.

 Note: Service available that can be provided through Associated Companies of the Bensaude Group.

Available repair shops with the most common spares required for normal repairs and maintenance.

Highly skilled and certified diving companies that can provide most of the jobs required.

Available Governmental Hospital and Private Clinic with staff and equipment that grants treatment on any emergency you may have.

Service provided by the Portuguese Air Force with the use of helicopters able to reach vessels up to 300 NM from the Azorean coast.

Available gangs of stevedores able to work 24 hours / day, if required.

Available locally Immigration Office to grant proper documentation treatment in case of any crew change.