Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America and until the Sandanista revolution of 1978 also had the largest economy in the region. A fresh democracy and political changes have created an environment in which sustained economic recovery is underway. The country has undertaken efforts to modernize its major port facility at Corinto and also has liberalized the port's operating regulations. We believe that activity at Corinto will continue to increase significantly in the coming years.

Our correspondent in Nicaragua is part of the Universal Transport Co. Group, which was founded in 1990 by Mr. Bruno Urbina. The company conducts steamship agency and cargo brokerage businesses, operates an international and domestic trucking service and offers consulting on freight and project logistics. Thus, the group is highly experienced and knowledgeable on marine matters.

Its main office is in Nicaragua's capital city, Managua. The company maintains an office at Puerto Corinto (Pacific), which is approximately 45 minutes away from Managua by car. Affiliate offices are maintained in Bluefields (Caribbean) and Puerto Cabezas (Caribbean). The company's office staff is a highly qualified and experienced team. Because of its extensive marine operations, the company maintains excellent relations with the country's port authorities, which is crucial in Nicaragua for the flow of vital information.

MCA’s correspondent business is managed by Mr. Bruno Urbina. Mr. Urbina has 26 years of experience in the shipping business, which includes over a decade of seafaring experience, a three year experience as a super-cargo on vessels and ten years as manager of an agency of Societe Generale de Surveillance, S.A.,a Geneva-based marine surveying firm.

Mr. Guillen has several approved ISPS courses by the Marine Surveyors Bureau.

The Corinto office is supervised by Mr. Henry Canales, Chief of Operations for Corinto, Sandino and San Juan del Sur. Mr. Canales has been in the shipping business in Nicaragua for nearly 30 years. All personnel are fully bilingual English/ Spanish, and all offices maintain full telephone, fax, cellular and e-mail capabilities on a 24-hour basis.

MCA-NICARAGUA
Mr. Bruno Urbina
Km. 5 _ Carretera Norte de
Laboratorios Ramos P.O. Box 4215,
Managua, Nicaragua.

Phone: (505) 240 0291 | (505) 240 1740
Paging: (505) 883 0119
Urbina-Mobile: (505) 240 0207
Fax: (505) 240 1242
E-Mail: unitrans@ibw.com.ni

Corinto, Nicaragua
Del Mercado Central 20 v. al Sur,
Phone: (505) 342 2834
Paging: (505) 887 3192

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