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Dry Bulk Services

International transport of dry bulk cargo via ocean freight. Whether you're moving grains, minerals, metals, or industrial materials, we provide secure, efficient, and cost-effective shipping solutions through major global trade lanes.


Our services are designed to support industries that rely on large-volume, loose cargo transport—where scale, coordination, and timing are everything.

What Is Dry Bulk?

Dry bulk freight refers to loose, unpackaged cargo that is transported in large quantities by sea, typically in dedicated bulk carrier vessels. These materials are not containerized but instead loaded directly into the ship’s cargo holds using specialized handling equipment.


Examples of dry bulk commodities include:

  • Grains (wheat, corn, soybeans)
  • Coal and coke
  • Iron ore, bauxite, and other raw minerals
  • Fertilizers
  • Salt and sand
  • Cement and limestone
  • Wood pellets and biomass

Industries We Serve:

  • Agriculture and Agribusiness
  • Mining and Metals
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Construction Materials
  • Chemical Manufacturing
  • Global Trading Firms

Our Dry Bulk Services Include:

  • Global routing and chartering - of Supramax, Panamax, and Handymax vessels
  • Export documentation and customs clearance
  • Port-to-port and door-to-port delivery options
  • Bulk terminal coordination and storage services
  • Discharge and transloading at destination ports
  • Market rate intelligence and cost analysis

Why Choose Dry Bulk Shipping?

  • High-volume efficiency – Move tens of thousands of tons per voyage
  • Cost-effective per-unit transport for raw materials
  • Ideal for non-containerized cargo
  • Flexible vessel options based on cargo density and route
  • Lower environmental impact compared to air or road for bulk

Common Vessel Types We Use:

  • Handysize/Handymax – ~25,000–50,000 DWT (deadweight tons)
  • Supramax & Ultramax – ~50,000–65,000 DWT
  • Panamax – Up to 80,000 DWT (designed to fit Panama Canal)
  • Capesize – For massive shipments (iron ore, coal), >100,000 DWT

We match your cargo with the right vessel and coordinate load/discharge at both ends.

Our Role in Your Supply Chain

We handle every stage of your dry bulk shipment:

  • Cargo sourcing and port booking
  • Vessel chartering and load planning
  • Loading and trimming coordination
  • Voyage monitoring and communication
  • Discharge supervision and port logistics
  • Customs and final delivery (if needed)