Global trade and the world economy both heavily rely on shipping. It goes without saying that vast quantities of different goods are carried daily from one country to another, yet very few people are aware of the processes involved in moving cargo. How do you get a ship if you want to own a ship, or how do you find a ship to convey the cargo you just sold to an overseas buyer? You will receive the greatest solution if you entrust it to pros.
In the dry bulk, crude oil, liquefied gas, and petroleum products industries, Calman International Trade Co., Limited has been created as a shipping firm offering global seaborne transportation solutions.
The company employs highly skilled personnel with considerable knowledge of the commercial, operational, and technical management of tankers and dry cargo boats.
Top-level managers at Calman International Trading Co., Limited have a great deal of experience in various market segments, including signing contracts, meeting with new partners, arranging trading finance with banks, and creating new marketplaces to promote the cargoes. At numerous business gatherings in this industry, these managers are continually honing their abilities and looking for new potential clients in other regions of the planet.
Calman International Trade Co., Limited is a freight broker with the mission to provide each of its clients with a solution that is particularly tailored to their needs, from internal transportation to specialized ocean shipments.
By chartering tonnage in from the market, we fully utilize the significant experience and knowledge we have accrued over the previous ten years in order to offer our charterers the same level of service and flexibility as if we were presenting our own exclusively operated tonnage. We also put a lot of effort into maintaining strong ties with ship owners.
The business engages in the subsequent shipping activities:
- Maintenance, repairs and dry docking
- CHARTERING
- SHIPBROKER
- Operating and Post-Fixture
- CREWING
- VESSEL SALES AND PURCHASE
To build the fleets and logistics to meet the expanding needs of the business, profit from the anticipated growth of that market, and take chances whenever the risk/reward ratio is ideal in order to become one of the top shipping companies in the world. We also put a lot of effort into improving and differentiating our client services.
To be recognized as a leading shipping company that provides speedy land and sea shipping of commodities.
To continually invest in our staff members by assisting them in developing their skills and granting them access to a workplace that upholds the principles of open communication, honesty, and equal opportunity.
To set out as a leader from the leading shipping company at the moment by doing.
Calman International Trading Co., Limited is the owner and operator of a diverse and up-to-date fleet of bulk carriers and tankers that meet or exceed the safety and quality requirements of the industry and of our clients while transporting cargoes effectively, while safeguarding the public's health, the environment, and the operating vessels. Our ships are staffed by competent, well-trained seafarers, and are operated by knowledgeable, highly talented onshore personnel.
We work to attain the following objectives:
- Transparency and accountability;
- environmental preservation;
- superior service to our charterers;
- maximum value for our shareholders.
The following tenets serve as our foundation for decision-making:
- Entrepreneurship.
We are quick, exact, agile, and assertive in the decisions we make every day. - Displaying candor.
Together with sincerity, transparency, integrity, and ethics, we promote listening, learning, and personal development. - Systems that reward merit.
Fairness is how we conduct ourselves with both our business partners and the personnel we advance and assist in developing. - Initiative
We encourage new viewpoints, creativity, and innovative approaches in our ongoing efforts to improve our services and our working style. - Teamwork
Our goal is to maximize each person's skills for the benefit of the company, so we actively encourage cooperation and respect.
SERVICES
TRADING
Crude Oil Trading
Few commodities have the significance and impact of crude oil in the ever-changing realm of global trade. It powers industry, transports people, and propels economies. At Calman International Trading Co.,Limited, are your reliable partner in the complex world of crude oil trading.
We have a global network of suppliers and producers that allows us to source crude oil from all over the world. To maintain a smooth supply chain, our specialists rigorously assess quality, price, and logistics.
Because of the instability nature of the crude oil market, comprehensive risk management measures are required. To limit risks and safeguard your interests, we employ a combination of hedging, market monitoring, and contingency preparation.
In the crude oil trade, efficient logistics and transportation are critical. We manage crude oil transportation from extraction stations to refineries and end-users. Our experience in vessel chartering and route optimization assures on-time and cost-effective delivery.
Fuel Oil Trading
Fuel oil is more than a commodity; it is the energy source that keeps companies throughout the world running. It powers the engines that power our economies, produces the energy that lights our cities, and serves as the foundation for many industrial operations. It is a necessary force in the realm of global trade, and we at Calman International Trading Co.,Limited recognize its importance.
Our knowledge extends beyond transactions to the complexities of fuel oil markets, market trends, geopolitical dynamics, and the ever-changing face of environmental sustainability.
The quality of the fuel is critical to its performance. To maintain the consistency and dependability of our fuel oil products, we adhere to high quality standards and partner with reliable suppliers.
Our professional staff continuously analyses fuel oil market developments, allowing us to make educated procurement, pricing, and market entry or departure choices.
Coal Trading
At Calman International Trading Co.,Limited, our coal trading business is led by a team of experienced professionals with deep local knowledge and well-developed contacts along the coal value chain, from the mine to the end-buyer.
Coal is a critical component in energy generation. We aggressively seek for coal from throughout the world to provide a consistent supply to power plants and industrial enterprises.
We obtain our thermal coal directly from a small selection of the largest and most reputable coal producers. We serve coal customers from a variety of industries. We have a large client base because of our dependability and service excellence.
We are committed to environmentally friendly energy practices and work with suppliers who follow responsible mining and environmental standards.
Urea, NPK, and Muriate of Potash Trading
There is always a competition for higher yields today, and fertilizers have become the key to assuring healthy crop and improved yields. As we place a strong emphasis on agricultural products as a significant component of our trading company, we recognize the critical role that fertilizers play in complementing our core business of agricultural commodities trading.
In our key fertilizer markets, we provide competitive pricing and high-quality fertilizer products. Our efforts to minimize logistical obstacles and offer a smooth delivery of items continue. Having a trouble-free and enjoyable trade experience allows us to establish long-term commercial relationships with our clients.
Agricultural commodities such as: Urea, NPK, and Muriate of Potash are vital to worldwide food production. Calman International Trading Co.,Limited handle the supply chain from manufacturing to distribution, providing a consistent and dependable flow of fertilizers to the agricultural industry.
The agricultural commodities market is diversified and widely distributed geographically. We diversify our sources to reduce supply chain interruptions and optimize price.
We are devoted to sustainable agriculture and cooperate with suppliers who use environmentally friendly agricultural methods.
CHARTERING
In the domain of international trading, Calman International Trading Co., Limited is actively involved in the spot chartering, time chartering, and bare boating industries.
We have solid enough connections to offer databases of vessels that are available to meet charter requests from clients and partners that are both inbound and outbound while also maintaining each other's confidentiality.
The company has the benefit of direct links to major shipowners of: Mini Bulkers-Handysize-Handymax and Panamax vessels that trade worldwide. This gives the ability to monitor vesseDirect connections to significant shipowners of Small Bulkers, Handysize, Handymax, and Panamax vessels that trade globally are advantageous to the company. This makes it possible to keep track of the positions and cargoes of vessels, which is essential for providing usable tonnage and goods to meet the demands of charterers and owners.
Calman International Trading Co.,Limited is a Hong Kong-based company that specializes in the chartering of dry cargo and petroleum products. Our business has offered services as a shipbroker, a charterer, an operator, and a post-fixture all over the world.
Regardless of whether our client is a charterer who needs a "handy size" bulker for a voyage charter or a geared "panamax" on time-charter or period, we will handle the entire procedure from selection to negotiation and fixture.
By using questionnaires for charterers and extensive background checks, this process is made more secure.
We provide updates on freight prices, chartering activities, available cargoes, and tonnage on a regular basis to help all of our clients in this industry.
For new ship owners and investors, our chartering consultancy knowledge creates substantial commercial opportunities. We take pride in working hard for our clients and building strong, long-lasting bonds with a knowledgeable workforce.
We can help you discover a ship to transport the cargo you sold to customers in other countries or find and trade goods for interested parties.
We can help you improve your supply chain since, for us, the goal isn't just to bring the ship to the docking berth but also to get the goods to its final location. As a result, having a successful supply chain that is properly organized and synchronized can reduce your expenses and boost your profits.
SHIPBROKER
One of the key facets of our business is the brokerage of cargo and/or vessels. In China, Japan, South Korea, and the majority of Southeast Asian nations and regions, we have developed enduring connections with numerous significant ship owners, dealers, shippers, and logistics providers. This enables us to keep track of vessel locations and cargo data, enabling us to provide charterers and owners with useful tonnage and cargoes.
We have started to pay more attention to the global expansion of cargo brokerage services in order to meet the constantly expanding demands of our clients.
The function of Calman International Trade Co., Limited is to operate as a middleman between the two parties involved in a transaction, whether they are buyers and sellers in the sale and purchase market or ship owners and charterers in the chartering market. We might operate as the only broker between the two contracting parties or as one principal. We will participate in all stages of the discussions to ensure that the terms and conditions are favorable to the party we are representing. This would entail purchasing the company, marketing it to prospective customers, negotiating the key terms of the purchase or sale, completing the contract's specifics, and seeing it through to the end.
We see ourselves as shipbrokers who connect ship-owners and charterers with as many eligible cargoes and ships as possible. It goes without saying that owners and charterers who develop strong relationships with us are consistently pleased with our quality of service and want to do business with us again.
Regarding newcomers to the market, our brokers make sure that their interests are fully protected and that they are properly informed about potential turbulent occurrences in the shipping market. Several dry-cargo ship types are chartered by our knowledgeable shipbrokers. To find the ideal solution and accomplish your objectives, our team will work directly with you.
Competitive services that we can offer include:
- determining marketing and sales strategies
- consulting with charterers and brokers during chartering discussions
- negotiating short- and long-term contracts of affreightment
- setting up appointments with port agents, weather bureaus, surveyors, and port captains
- full post-fixture and account tracking
- full voyage results reporting and analysis
- freight management
- setting up surveys of cargo holds or tanks
- monitoring the vessel to ensure adherence to the terms of the charter party
OPERATION AND POST-FIXTURE
Calman International Trading Co.,Limited is a skilled dry-bulk and tanker commercial manager for customers looking for the best returns in challenging market conditions.
Our chartering and operations staff is made up of seasoned shipping experts with broad networks and a solid track record. We have an advantage over our competitors due to our knowledge of shipping and geographic specialization.
The operations team closely monitors each vessel's performance and adherence to the requirements of the charter arrangement. They also closely monitor each vessel's communications and provide ongoing follow-up when necessary. The team also organizes the purchase of fast, affordable, high-quality bunkering for the ships from reliable vendors with fair credit conditions.
Competent port captains inspect the ships to ensure that they are in correct structural condition, have a good appearance, and are operating as intended. They also deal with any operational emergencies and assist in gathering the necessary data to prevent chartering disputes or other claims. The maintenance of the ships is continuously monitored by port commanders with a specific work schedule.
Owners receive the most competitive rates and credit terms available globally from a long-standing, close-knit network of suppliers. In collaboration with the relevant departments, the department closely monitors requests.
Calman International Trading Co.,Limited offers ship-owners complete commercial management services, such as:
- finding and negotiating employment;
- concluding charter parties;
- arranging bunker service;
- operating;
- concluding period, trip, and voyage fixtures on behalf of the principal;
- receiving geo-specific market information;
- tracking performance;
- calculating and billing charterers for payment of freight on behalf of principals;
- laytime and demurrage calculations;
- claims handling, appointment and ongoing liaison with port agents, weather bureaus, surveyors and port captains;
- monitoring of vessel activity, operation, and earnings;
- full post-fixture and accounting, reporting and analysis of complete voyage results are all included.
In order to fulfill their contractual responsibilities and serve its customers, the staff of the organization is committed to monitoring the performance of the vessels under their administration. The daily duties of the operations division include communication with the fleet's ships, port agents, stevedores, bunker suppliers, and a variety of other important connections.
Calman International Trading Co.,Limited is in charge of overseeing all aspects of vessel operation at ports, during loading and unloading before to sailing, and while at sea. This includes designating port agents, appointing port agents, and successfully managing operating costs.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS AND DRY DOCK
For commercial transportation, vessel maintenance is essential. We pay great attention to the vessels' condition and keep a close eye on it so that repairs and/or dry docking can be completed quickly without causing delays or losses to the owners.
Many kinds of maintenance, repair, conversion, and retrofit work are available from Calman International Trading Co., Ltd. Also, we have a team that works nonstop to offer prompt and effective ship repair services. We can come to you whenever you need us, wherever you are, to assist you.
We run a committed, customer-focused business. As our goal is to get your vessel back on the water as soon as possible, we can use our global network of experts to deliver the solutions that satisfy our clients at each of our sites. We can count on a dedicated Offshore & Conversion team for large, difficult projects.
For all types of vessels, from the smallest stopovers to extended programs with special and intermediate class surveys, our network of shipyards offers top-notch maintenance services. We collaborate with our industry partners to offer a full one-stop service that will guarantee that your vessels leave our yards operating at their peak efficiency and in compliance with class regulations. This service covers everything from the most complex mechanical components like engines, thrusters, propulsion systems, and cranes to navigation, automation, IT, and safety systems. We conduct all maintenance work, including overhauls, upgrades, repairs, and mobilizations for the upcoming project. We deliver steelworks to the highest standards along with cleaning, painting, and polishing when it comes to keeping the exterior in top condition and looking nice.
Whatever the assignment, we have the resources and expertise to guarantee the least amount of downtime possible. For regular clients, we also provide a variety of vessel maintenance options, such as condition-based, preventative, and predictive packages that almost minimize the possibility of equipment failure. We are prepared to meet your needs whether they involve an LNG carrier, tanker, Small Bulker, or Panamax.
CREWING
Since our founding, Calman International Trading Co.,Limited has acknowledged human resources management as the primary determinant in success.
By carefully selecting and preparing crews, we develop top-notch professionals who can navigate ships safely and provide the greatest services.
The Calman International Trading Co., Limited fleet is operated safely and effectively thanks to our hardworking staff.
A trustworthy and motivated crew is essential to maintaining a high level of quality and safety on board our vessels. Because of this, crew recruitment is given top attention. We place a strong emphasis on clearly defined crew responsibilities and high crew retention rates, and we provide on-board, computer-based, and on-shore training courses, as well as internal seminars, to aid in the development of our crews' knowledge and skills.
To strengthen crew identification with our fleet and make our sailors an integral part of the Calman International Trade Co., Limited family, is our clearly stated purpose.
VESSEL SALES & PURCHASE
For the selling and acquisition of tonnage of any size, type, or age, Calman International Trading Co.,Limited provides brokerage services.
If our customer wants to order a new-build vessel "off the yard" or just wants to buy "second-hand" tonnage, we can help with the selection, investigation, negotiation, and eventual purchase of the proper vessel for their business, whether it be a tanker, container vessel, or bulk carrier.
Additionally, Calman International Trade Co., Limited can help our customer find potential purchasers both locally and globally if they decide to sell their current tonnage.
The division specializes in project work, particularly complicated sale and leaseback deals. The team has built lasting partnerships with top-tier owners, shipyards, and brokers while continuously watching the market.
In order to help with the sale and acquisition of vessels, Calman International Trade Co., Limited offers an unbiased assessment of the vessel's condition. Depending on the specific needs of the client, this service entails inspecting class records to provide the status of class and statutory certificates and surveys, the status of recommendations and memoranda affecting class, dry-docking records, major and significant overhauls and repairs, and, where applicable, a review of thickness measurement results.
Currently, any sort of ship can be sold for destruction anywhere in the world. Please feel free to contact us at any time if you have a vessel in your possession that you might be considering selling for scrap. The best price and performance are guaranteed by us.
BUSINESS AVIATION
Given the global scope of operations of our shipping division, we like no one else understand the value of urgent travels around the world. In order to meet the needs of the air transportation, we have created an in-house division dedicated exclusively to aircraft chartering and the transport of passengers and cargo by air.
This segment quickly became in demand by our partners and external contractors, and now we are proud to provide air transport chartering services to third parties.
Nowadays, we are the leaders in the industry for business jets, allowing you to hire your very own private aircraft to travel around the globe in the fastest way.
With a vast array of popular private planes to choose from, travelling by private jet charter is the most efficient and comfortable way to fly your company’s senior business personnel.
Company Address:
FLAT /RM 7022 BLK D 7/F
TAK WING INDUSTRY BLDG 3 TSUN WEN ROAD TUEN MUN NT HONG KONG
EMAIL:
ops.department@calman-trading.com
