Login Sitemap Home Services Fleet Contact us About us You are here: Home » Services Services Vehicle Transportation UECC's core activity is the short sea vehicle transportation of cars and light commercial vehicles within Europe. Each year our vessels make almost 3000 port calls involving some 70 different ports. Our fleet of purpose-built PCTC's (pure car and truck carriers) call regularly at all corners of the European continent, including – in the north – a number of Russian ports in the Gulf of Finland and – in the south – selected North African ports.. UECC services operate on a Liner Trading pattern based on fixed sailing schedules which are published on a regular weekly basis. Our vessel fleet is also equipped to an impressive level with ships having ice class capability. This means that UECC is able to continue operating on a year-round basis in northern waters, even in the most severe winter months. The Company has long-standing relationships with all the major automotive manufacturers and it is these that provide our main cargo base which today totals around 1.5 million units a year. This sustained level of activity since 1990 has been achieved through dedication to our customers' needs, performed by highly competent staff at sea and ashore. Vehicle transportation involves not only the physical movement of ships loaded with cars, but a process that starts with the evaluation of shipping requirements, preparation of vessel schedules, load planning and the organisation of shore labour. Other important activities include pre-load surveys, stowage planning and lashing. Cargo is also carefully monitored whilst at sea by the ships’ crew. UECC's commitment to our customers' needs ensures a smooth and efficient execution of all these actions, so that vehicles are delivered at the destination port in the agreed manner and on time. Other Services In addition to cars and commercial vehicles, UECC vessels are also equipped to carry high and heavy cargo of all types. Cargo that is not wheeled or tracked can be loaded on to our rolltrailers for transit. Our sophisticated RoRo vessels are able to accommodate special loads of up to five metres in height and up to 100 tonnes in weight. UECC also operates specialist vehicle import and export terminals at a number of European ports, manned by our own staff or in conjunction with selected service partners. All our operations are supported by the latest IT systems. Trading Maps Sailing Schedule High & Heavy Cargo Terminal Operations Vessel Overview New Vessels UECC Offices Local Agents H & H Enquiries Careers in UECC Information for Customers Vision and Corporate Values A Brief History Organisation Facts and Figures Quality and Environment Copyright © United European Car Carriers