Bulk Carriers
Dry bulk tonnage across the size range, for major and minor bulk trades.
Shipbroking · Agency · Commercial Management
Chartering & ship management
Koch Maritime connects shipowners and charterers, fixes the right tonnage and runs the commercial side of the vessel, so owners can focus on their fleet while we focus on its earnings.
About Koch
One commercial partner for the whole life of a ship.
Owning a ship means managing charters, markets, ports, crews and costs at the same time. Koch Maritime takes on that commercial workload as broker, agent and manager, from the first fixture to the day the vessel changes hands.
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Earnings first
Every fixture and deployment decision is measured against the market, with the owner's return in mind.
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Compliance as standard
We work only with fully compliant, ISM certified tonnage.
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Market insight
Freight markets and operating costs are followed daily to guide chartering strategy.
Vessel Chartering
The right vessel for every charter
We source and fix ISM certified, ocean-going tonnage across the main shipping segments and stay involved until the charter is completed.
Container Ships
Container tonnage from feeder to larger TEU capacities.
LPG Carriers
Gas carriers for LPG trades in a range of capacities.
LNG Carriers
LNG carriers for short and long-haul gas trades.
Oil Tankers
Crude tankers across the main DWT classes.
Product Tankers
Product tankers for clean and dirty petroleum products.
Our Role
Your representative between charterer and owner
- We stand between charterer and owner and protect the interests of our client
- We follow the charter through to completion and make sure what was agreed is delivered
- We advise on chartering strategy and where the vessel should trade next
- We keep a close eye on freight markets and voyage costs
Commercial Ship Management
We run the commercial side, you own the ship
Our commercial desk acts on the owner's behalf every day: finding employment for the vessel, dealing with every party in port and keeping voyage economics under control.
- Chartering & operations
Finding employment for the vessel and running it day to day.
- Fixing
Negotiating and concluding fixtures on the owner's behalf.
- Port coordination
Working with agents, stevedores, port authorities and charterers.
- Service nominations
Appointing agents, ship chandlers and port service providers.
- Payroll & OPEX
Handling crew payroll and keeping operating costs in check.
- Crewing
Organising crew changes and resolving crew matters.
- Bunkering
Sourcing fuel at the right port and price.
- Voyage instructions
Issuing voyage orders and arranging weather routing.
- Voyage economics
Working out voyage costs, freight, demurrage and despatch.
What We Do
Maritime Services
Alongside chartering and commercial management, we support owners on investment, asset value, sale & purchase and logistics.
Ship Brokerage
Chartering for dry and liquid bulk trades, aiming for strong freight rates and reliable performance.
Investment Solutions
Market research and advice to help investors spot and act on opportunities in shipping.
Asset Protection
Guidance on protecting, selling or recycling an asset, based on its condition, risks and market value.
Ship Sale & Purchase
Support through valuation, negotiation, paperwork, delivery and beyond when buying or selling vessels.
Warehousing
Transshipment and storage solutions that keep the supply chain moving.
Multimodal Shipment
Door-to-door logistics combining sea, road and rail transport.
Our Team
Shipping people, working for shipowners
Our brokers and operators come from chartering, operations and contracts. They know what a vessel needs at every stage and handle it with the owner's interest in mind.
Contact
Let's talk about your vessel
Whether you need tonnage, a commercial manager or advice on buying and selling, our team is ready to help.