International Dry Cargo Vessel Charter (Ammunition Transport)

A international dry cargo vessel charter has been established to transport over 250 TEUs of HAZMAT Class 1.1–1.4 ammunition across a 59-day period, moving from Sunny Point, North Carolina, to Nordenham, Germany. The vessel must be certified and equipped to safely handle high-risk military ordnance, ensuring compliance with strict international and U.S. defense transport regulations throughout the voyage. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk managing the procurement through NAICS code 483111, which pertains to deep sea foreign exchange cargo transportation. The solicitation was posted on May 5, 2026, and responses are due by May 12, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern Time, indicating a tight evaluation window for qualified carriers with proven experience in hazardous material logistics. Performance is strictly defined by the designated origin and destination ports, with no flexibility in routing or timing, and all operational procedures must meet U.S. military and international maritime safety standards for ammunition transport.