Tradition Meets Innovation
in Hamburg
About Us
As an owner-managed, medium-sized shipping company based in Hamburg, we bring over 40 years of experience and innovative maritime expertise to the table. We currently hold stakes in a wide range of companies in the maritime services sector.
Our Journey
1985
The Founding
.
On October 30, 1985, the company was launched as a brokerage firm specializing in voyage and time charter transactions.
1990s
Fleet Expansion
.
Transition from a pure chartering broker to a shipowner and expansion of operational fleet management.
2000s
Specialization
& Diversification
Establishment of strategic partnerships in niche markets (such as cement logistics) and expansion of the portfolio to include technical management.
Today
The Maritime
Network
A modern network of specialized companies covering the entire shipping value chain.
Investments & Partnerships
BALTRADER
Shipping Company
Specialized shipping company for self-unloading cement carriers, offering comprehensive commercial and technical ship management from its Hamburg office.
Baas Shipping
Technical and commercial management for container feeder vessels and mini-bulk tonnage.
Scan Shipping Wismar
Port agency and clearance specialist for efficient ship handling on the Baltic Sea coast.
lona Shipmanagement
Global crew management based in Cyprus – selection and support of highly qualified seafarers.
