Maritime shipping advisory across the Asia–Europe corridor
An independent consultant guiding suppliers and shipowners through bunkering, provisions, spare parts, and port logistics — with two decades of hands-on experience on every leg between East and West.
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- Years in shipping
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- Ports served
What I do
Suppliers & supplies, end to end
From the bunkering pier in Singapore to the dry dock in Rotterdam, I connect shipowners with vetted suppliers and keep critical supplies flowing on schedule — across both directions of the corridor.
Bunker Fuel & Lubricants
Sourcing and vetting of marine fuel, lubricants, and bunkering partners across major Asian and European ports, with quality and compliance checks.
Spare Parts & Technical Supplies
Coordination of engine room spares, deck stores, and critical technical equipment deliveries aligned with vessel schedules.
Provisions & Cabin Stores
Fresh, frozen, and dry provisions plus cabin stores provisioned to crew standards at ports along the Asia–Europe corridor.
Port Logistics & Agency
Port call planning, husbandry, customs clearance, and agency coordination to minimise turnaround time in Rotterdam, Hamburg, Piraeus, Singapore, and beyond.
Cargo in motion
Maritime trade & goods transportation
From the quay-side cranes that load a vessel to the container yards and open-sea convoys that keep supply chains moving — a look at the everyday machinery of maritime trade.
The corridor
Top 20 European ports for maritime trade
Ranked by overall significance — a blend of total cargo tonnage and container throughput — across the EU, the United Kingdom and Norway. Just outside the twenty sit Sines, Constanta and Gothenburg, strong regional gateways in their own right.
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Data & further reading
Trade data
- Eurostat — Maritime transport of goods
Annual EU port tonnage data
- UK Dept for Transport — Port freight statistics
Official UK port tonnage figures
- UNCTAD — Review of Maritime Transport
Global shipping and trade outlook
- ESPO — European Sea Ports Organisation
Policy and port-sector positions
Industry reading
- PortEconomics — Top EU container ports
Annual TEU rankings and analysis
- Ports Europe
Daily European port news
- Container News — European ports 2024
Container throughput results
- Lloyd's List
Shipping market coverage
Let's plan your next port call
Tell me about your vessel, route, and supply needs. I'll come back with vetted suppliers and a logistics plan within 48 hours.
Request a consultationBased in Athens, Greece · Serving clients across Asia and Europe