Military Logistics, Done Right

Lion Shipping & Chartering Romania — trusted freight forwarding and logistics for the defense sector

We plan and execute end-to-end movements for sensitive, oversized, time-critical, and hazardous military cargo across Romania, the Balkans, and wider Europe. From permits and escorts to port handling, customs, and last-mile delivery, our operations team is on task 24/7 to keep your mission on schedule—and in full compliance.

What We Do

Door-to-door military freight forwarding across road, rail, sea (Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo), inland waterway, and air.

Hazardous & special cargo (ADR/IMDG/IATA compliant handling) including ammunition, propellants, pyrotechnics, armored vehicles, generators, shelters, and mission equipment.

Mission planning & permits: transit/overflight permissions, police escorts, convoy coordination, abnormal load routing, bridge surveys.

Customs & documentation: import/export, temporary admission, T1, dual-use documentation guidance, and controlled-goods workflows.

Why Lion Shipping & Chartering

Defense-sector focus

Processes aligned to military timelines, secrecy needs, and chain-of-custody discipline.

Regional strength

Romania hub with deep coverage in the Balkans, Black Sea, and EU/NATO corridors.

Single point of command

: Dedicated mission manager from planning through debrief.

Risk-aware execution

:Route studies, contingency planning, and 24/7 control-tower oversight.

Compliance first

We operate strictly under applicable export controls, carriage rules, and national/EU regulations.

Core Services

Multimodal Transport:

Road (FTL/OOG), Rail (block & single wagons), Sea (container/BBK/RO-RO), Air (charter & hand-carry).

Project & OOG Logistics:

Route engineering, axle-load studies, lifting plans, site surveys.

Port & Terminal Handling:

Constanța and Danube river ports, crane & rigging, secure storage, staging & consolidation.

Escort & Security Coordination:

Police/military liaison, convoy timing, restricted-route windows, safe havens.

Compliance & Advisory:

Dangerous goods segregation, packing, marking, and documentation checks.

Track & Report:

Milestones, live ETA updates, deviation management, and after-action reporting.

Typical Missions We Run

Ammunition & components (ADR Class 1 subsets) from EU plants to Romanian bases—multimodal with guarded road legs and scheduled police escorts.

Armored vehicles & engineering equipment via Ro-Ro to Constanța, with abnormal load permits and night convoy windows.

Generator sets, shelters, and comms gear on timed convoys to training areas, including reverse logistics after exercises.

Ammunition & components (ADR Class 1 subsets) from EU plants to Romanian bases—multimodal with guarded road legs and scheduled police escorts.
Armored vehicles & engineering equipment via Ro-Ro to Constanța, with abnormal load permits and night convoy windows.
Generator sets, shelters, and comms gear on timed convoys to training areas, including reverse logistics after exercises.

How a Mission Works

Scope:

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

Plan:

We engineer route options, hazards, permits, and handling SOPs.

Authorize:

You approve the mission plan, rates, and schedule.

Execute:

We run the movement, coordinate escorts, and manage handovers.

Report:

Milestone updates, PoDs, compliance files, and after-action review.

Geography & Gateways

Romania

Constanța seaport, Danube ports (incl. barge links), national corridors to borders.

Balkans & CEE

Serbia, Bulgaria, Hungary, Moldova, Greece, North Macedonia, and beyond.

EU/NATO Corridors

Seamless handoffs to Western/Northern Europe via rail/road/sea.

Compliance & Governance

Carriage frameworks

ADR (road), IMDG (sea), IATA DGR (air), RID (rail) procedures followed as applicable.

Permits & escorts

We obtain and coordinate transit/abnormal load permits and police escorts where required.

Data & confidentiality

Mission details handled on a need-to-know basis; NDAs available on request.

Export controls

All services are subject to applicable national/EU/UK/US export control laws and client approvals.

No-surprise documentation

Packing lists, SDS/DoC, UN numbers, and security instructions verified before dispatch.

What to Prepare

Cargo description (HS/UN numbers if applicable), weights/dimensions, packing type.

Ready-by date and required delivery window.

Origin/destination with site access limits, crane/forklift needs, and security rules.

Any export licenses or end-use/user documents required by authorities.

FAQ

Can you move Class 1 explosives?

Yes—subject to legal permits, routing windows, packaging conformity, and authority approvals.

Lead time for permits?

Depends on route and cargo risk class; some corridors require several working days. We’ll confirm exact timelines during planning.

Do you provide escorts?

We arrange police/technical escorts where mandated and coordinate safe havens and rest points.

Can you stage or store cargo?

Yes, at select secure facilities and ports—subject to cargo class and local rules.

Start Your Mission

Let’s plan it. Share your cargo specs and timelines and our operations desk will respond promptly.