Wayne-based United Bulk Carriers is stepping up to do what it can to get goods to consumers, reports Katherine Scott for 6ABC.

Consumers are facing empty shelves in stores, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages at a time when holiday shopping is expected to be heavier than normal.

United Bulk Carriers transports bulk cargo like grain, sugar, and salt.

In July, freight forwarders and container consolidators asked about placing their containers on UBC ships, said Amr Mostafa, president and managing director of United Bulk Carriers.

“Luckily, we had a ship, a perfect ship, in a good place that can start helping them out,” Mostafa said.

UBC has now supplied multiple ships.

The UBC ships’ size allows for up to 300 containers, smaller than standard volume.

“Because of the size of our ships, the length of our ships, you can go to untraditional container ports,” Mostafa said.

Mostafa said UBC remains open to helping more shippers.

Read more about United Bulk Carriers at 6ABC.