Welcome to KVSA

KVSA - Royal United Ship Agencies

You can tell from the location of its head office at IJmuiden on the North Sea coast that the roots of KVSA are in the shipping business. For more than 125 years, KVSA has been the leading supplier of maritime services in the Amsterdam/North Sea Canal area. Ship-owners, transport companies, ship dealers and many others make use of our wide range of logistical services, such as ship reports, harbour agent work, stowage and customs handling. As well as logistical services, these customers need efficient communication and up-to-the-minute maritime information. For this, they also turn to KVSA who have over 30 years experience in customised telecommunications and information supply.
 
Recent years have seen the Amsterdam/North Sea Canal area increasing in importance. Tourism has expanded and with it the demand for well-organised travel arrangements. Trade and industry have flourished and created a major demand for the efficient transport of goods and passengers. Business sectors outside the field of shipping, such as aviation and the financial sector, need to be able to exchange information quickly and securely.
 
Because of this, KVSA has greatly expanded its range of services and its customer base:
  • our own Felison Terminal at IJmuiden which provides superb, modern facilities for cruise ships and ferries
  • our BTS Telecom Division, which specialises in multi-message traffic via telex, fax, SMS and e-mail.
  • Maritime logistical services remain extremely important to KVSA and are supplied by our Logistical Division.
  • KVSA Webservices, for fast and simple webcommunication
In recognition of its outstanding service to customers, KVSA was awarded the designation “Royal” in 1976 and our name changed to Royal United Ship Agencies.
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