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Mission-Ready Logistics for the Defense Sector

Lion Shipping & Chartering Romania delivers engineered logistics for military and defense cargo across Romania, the Balkans, and wider Europe. We plan and run end-to-end movements for sensitive, oversized, time-critical, and hazardous goods—coordinating permits, escorts, port handling, customs, and last-mile delivery under one accountable lead.

 

All services are performed in accordance with applicable laws, export controls, and carriage rules (ADR/IMDG/IATA/RID). Specific approvals and permits are arranged case-by-case.

What We Move

Classified & sensitive equipment (handled under confidentiality and need-to-know).

Ammunition and components (subject to packaging conformity and legal permissions).

Armored, engineering & support vehicles (OOG/abnormal loads).

Power units, shelters, comms & IT, field support gear.

Project cargo requiring route studies, lifting plans, and special rigging.

Note

We do not accept prohibited items or movements that cannot meet safety, legal, or ethical standards.

Services & Capabilities

Multimodal Transport

Road

FTL, low-beds, extendables, modular trailers (axle-load calculations, bridge/route surveys).

Rail

Block and single wagons, military-grade lashings, secure sidings where available.

Sea

Container, breakbulk, Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo via Port of Constanța and Danube river ports.

Air

Time-critical charters and OBC/hand-carry (subject to cargo eligibility).

Permits, Escorts & Convoy Management

Abnormal load permits and police/technical escorts where mandated.

Convoy windows, safe havens, driving/rest rules, and border sequencing.

Liaison with authorities and infrastructure owners (bridges, tunnels, ferries).

Dangerous Goods & Compliance

Handling aligned with ADR/IMDG/IATA/RID as applicable.

Verification of UN numbers, packing group/class, labels/marks, SDS/DoC.

Segregation, stowage, and documentation checks before dispatch.

Ports, Terminals & Storage

Constanța and Danube terminals: crane & rigging, lashing, tally, photos, and condition reports.

Staging and secure storage (subject to cargo class and site rules).

Barge links for river/Black Sea routes.

Customs & Export Control Support

Import/export, temporary admission, T1 and transit formalities.

Guidance on dual-use documentation and end-use/user statements.

Coordinated filings to prevent border delays.

Control Tower: 24/7 Mission Oversight

Dedicated mission manager from planning to debrief.

Milestone tracking, live ETA updates, deviation management.

After-action reporting with lessons learned.

How We Run a Mission

Assess

You share cargo specs, timelines, origins/destinations, site constraints.

Engineer

Route design, risk assessment, permit & escort plan, handling SOPs, contingencies.

Authorize

Fixed mission plan, rates, and schedule agreed.

Execute

Control-tower oversight, compliant handling, documented handovers.

Close-Out

PoDs, customs closure, compliance file, and debrief.

Typical lead times: Abnormal/OOG permits may require several working days depending on route and cargo class. We confirm exact timelines during planning.

Operating Area & Gateways

Romania hub with direct access to Constanța and Danube ports.

Overland corridors to Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Greece, North Macedonia, and onward into EU/NATO networks.

Seamless mode changes (road/rail/sea/air) to protect schedule integrity.

Safety, Security & Quality

HSE discipline

Pre-briefs, toolbox talks, lifting plans, PPE and site compliance.

Security coordination

Escorts where required, vetted subcontractors, safe-haven planning.

Chain of custody

Sealed units where applicable, handover logs, auditable records.

Confidentiality

Mission data shared strictly on a need-to-know basis; NDAs available on request.

Documentation Checklist (What to Prepare)

Cargo description and UN numbers/class/packing group (if DG).

Weights/dimensions, packaging type, load diagrams if available.

Ready-by date and delivery window; site access limits (cranes, forklifts, gate hours).

Export/import licenses, end-use/user statements, or special authorizations.

Contact points for origin/destination and security instructions.

FAQ

Do you handle Class 1 cargo?

Yes—subject to legal permits, packaging conformity, and authority approvals. Eligibility confirmed during planning.

Can you arrange storage?

At select secure facilities and ports, subject to cargo class and local rules.

How are costs structured?

Based on route, mode, permits/escorts, handling, and risk profile. We provide a transparent, itemized quotation with inclusions/exclusions.

What about insurance?

We can facilitate cargo insurance upon request or work with your policy; certain cargo classes may require specific endorsements.