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BPG Shipping
BPG Shipping has long-termed industry relationships with leading ship owners, charterers, traders and brokers and provides investors the cost efficient opportunity to access to the global dry bulk freight market and its volatility by adapting risk managed and transparent approach.
As BPG Shipping we are keen to build-up long-term relationships and explore constructive alliances.
As BPG Shipping we are keen to build-up long-term relationships and explore constructive alliances.
By establishing office in Greece in partnership with Greek ship-owner (who has
more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry, as owners and managers), BPG Shipping is able to provide our potential partners and clients with various options of cooperation, including full management of the vessels (both commercial and technical), ship finance arrangement and professional support in ship investment projects.
Our ship investments are focused mainly on bulk carriers (Handysize, Handymax and Panamax types).
Our ship investments are focused mainly on bulk carriers (Handysize, Handymax and Panamax types).
Frequently Asked Question about BPG Shipping
WHO WE ARE
What is BPG Shipping?
BPG Shipping is a shipping company that provides marine transportation services of dry bulk cargoes along worldwide shipping routes. Company operates of modern Handysize, Supramax and Panamax dry bulk vessels.
When was BPG Shipping established?
BPG Shipping was established in 2017 in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).At that time company management, chartering and operations were handled from the Odessa office. Accounting matters and communication with local authorities were handled by the Dubai office.
What are the company's registered activities with the DMCC authorities?
Ship Management & Operations, and Freight Brokerage.
By whom BPG Shipping was established?
BPG Shipping was established by owners of big freight forwarding logistic company with 25 years presence on the market and Gennadiy Ivanov, who has 20+ years background in the shipping industry both at a senior management level and co-owner / managing directorof reputable shipping companies.
In July, 2022 the branch office of BPG Shipping was established in Greece in partnership with Alexandros Chasapodimos (Greek ship-owner family with more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry, as owners and managers).
In July, 2022 the branch office of BPG Shipping was established in Greece in partnership with Alexandros Chasapodimos (Greek ship-owner family with more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry, as owners and managers).
Why in 2020 BPG Shipping started operation on the market under brand Kronos Bulkers?
In order to increase capitalization of the company and thus take advantage of opportunities in the growing freight market BPG Shipping and industrial company Liberty, UK (company within the structure of GFG Alliance, UK ) created joint venture under brand ‘Kronos Bulkers DMCC’.
Liberty in this project played the role of a financial partner. BPG Shipping acted as management, chartering and operations one.
All chartering and operations staff of BPG Shipping joined Kronos Bulkers accordingly. Such transfer was managed in a smooth manner and that, operationally, Kronos’ activities were simply a continuation of those of BPG.
Kronos Bulkers entered market mid 2020 and initially performed chartering and operations from Odessa office.
By the end 2020 by attracting local experienced staff Kronos Bulkers established chartering desk in Karachi, Pakistan.
Company efficiently used the opportunities of the freight market boom 2021.
Liberty in this project played the role of a financial partner. BPG Shipping acted as management, chartering and operations one.
All chartering and operations staff of BPG Shipping joined Kronos Bulkers accordingly. Such transfer was managed in a smooth manner and that, operationally, Kronos’ activities were simply a continuation of those of BPG.
Kronos Bulkers entered market mid 2020 and initially performed chartering and operations from Odessa office.
By the end 2020 by attracting local experienced staff Kronos Bulkers established chartering desk in Karachi, Pakistan.
Company efficiently used the opportunities of the freight market boom 2021.
Why in 2022 BPG Shipping resumed operation as BPG Shipping?
BPG Shipping and Liberty decided to finish (exit) from the partnership “Kronos Bulkers DMCC” under mutual consent. Therefore BPG Shipping will operate under their name.
What will happen with Kronos Bulkers as company?
It was mutually agreed by BPG Shipping and Liberty that during 2022 KronosBulkers DMCC to close their all executed files (C/Ps) and there after suspend its activities on the market. Neither BPG Shippingn or Liberty/GFG or their affiliated companies (if any) can solely use/own Kronos Bulkers name.
BPG Shipping will continue to handle company management, chartering, operations accounting from the Dubai, Odessa and Athens offices. The chartering deck of Karachi office will remain with in Liberty/GFG structures.
BPG Shipping will continue to handle company management, chartering, operations accounting from the Dubai, Odessa and Athens offices. The chartering deck of Karachi office will remain with in Liberty/GFG structures.
Is BPG Shipping somehow linked with Liberty Commodities Ltd, GFG Alliance?
Since 01.04.2022 BPG Shipping and Liberty/GFG/Affiliates are completely unrelated companies.
Where are BPG Shipping’s offices?
BPG Shipping maintains offices in Athens, Odessa and Dubai.
What is the main focus of BPG Shipping’s offices?
Athens – responsible for chartering, financial & technical management.
Odessa – responsible for chartering, operation and marketing strategies.
Dubai – maintains the position of financial center of the company.
Odessa – responsible for chartering, operation and marketing strategies.
Dubai – maintains the position of financial center of the company.
What we do
What does BPG Shipping do in dry bulk shipping?
We transport dry bulk commodities and break-bulk cargoes worldwide, using our chartered fleet of Handysize, Supramax and Panamax bulk carriers.
We provide technical management of the dry bulk ships which ensures the proper technical and seaworthiness of ships.
Therefore BPG Shipping covers two main directions in the operation of ships: commercial management and technical management.
We provide technical management of the dry bulk ships which ensures the proper technical and seaworthiness of ships.
Therefore BPG Shipping covers two main directions in the operation of ships: commercial management and technical management.
What the main commercial strategy does BPG Shipping use?
We largely follow a conservative policy towards the tonnage exposure, fixing vessels to service cargo commitments rather than on a speculative basis.
Company also active to fix period tonnage (or up to two-three laden legs).
Company also active to fix period tonnage (or up to two-three laden legs).
What types of the vessel does BPG Shipping operate?
We operate Handysize, Supramax and Panamax bulk carriers
Please refer to Vessels We Operate section for more details.
Please refer to Vessels We Operate section for more details.
How does BPG Shipping operate in dry bulk?
BPG Shipping has bulit a good name as dry bulk operator with main focus on Handysize, Supramax and Panamax dry bulk ships.
Our shipping business is mainly customer focused, providing a number of reputable ship owners, industrial users, traders and producers of dry bulk commodities with reliable and competitive freight service under spot and short-term cargo commitments.
Our customers and counter-party include the biggest names in minerals, metals, agriculture and other commodities.
Please refer to Our Partners section for more details.
Our shipping business is mainly customer focused, providing a number of reputable ship owners, industrial users, traders and producers of dry bulk commodities with reliable and competitive freight service under spot and short-term cargo commitments.
Our customers and counter-party include the biggest names in minerals, metals, agriculture and other commodities.
Please refer to Our Partners section for more details.
What volume of cargoes did BPG Shipping carry?
Since starting in 2017 our professional team transported about 8 mio ton cargoes.
What cargoes does BPG Shipping carry?
We transport a mix of dry bulk cargoes around the world including Major Bulks including iron ore, coal and grain, and Minor Bulks such as bauxite and alumina, phosphate rock, cement, fertilizers, forest products, petcoke, salt, scrap, steels, sugar.
Cargo carried 2017 - 2022
Please refer to Cargo We Carry section for more details.
How many contracts of carriage (charter parties) did BPG Shipping performsince 2017?
Since starting in 2017 we successfully executed 383 contracts of carriage (169 time-period and 214 voyage C/Ps).
Who provides charterers' liability insurance to BPG Shipping?
Who is the insurance broker for BPG Shipping?
MARINCON, Hamburg
Human resources
How can i apply for a job in BPG Shipping?
Please refer to the Careers section of this website.
How can i complete the shipping training program (“operation manager” and “chartering manager”) in order to commit to dry bulk shipping?
For this purpose BPG Shipping created shipping education hub
CP CONTEXT.