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Logistics and commercial services

Commercial operations, export logistics and distressed asset protection — all in one place

What our commercial team does

Specialist commercial shipping, logistics and asset solutions across global trade routes

ASP provides added-value services to ship owners and operators, oil majors, banks, private equity, traders and investment organisations. Our size, expertise and agility means we can craft our service to meet client needs at a competitive cost.

Commercial operations

ASP manages a diverse range of commercial shipping activities, from long-term chartering to project-specific asset solutions. Our experience spans multiple sectors and vessel types, including:

  • Time charters for oil majors: Supplying bunker barges and tankers to BP, ExxonMobil, and others.
  • Partnerships with mining houses and traders: Identifying and operating vessels for long-term projects
  • Coastal and island trades: Operating multi-purpose vessels in regional markets
  • Specialised tankers: Commercial oversight of stainless steel and MR tankers
  • Asset investment and management: Taking vessels on bareboat basis and deploying them on time charters, as well as investing in marine assets for specific projects

Export AND commodity logistics

ASP delivers integrated logistics solutions that streamline bulk cargo operations and ensure smooth, compliant trade flows. Our data-driven approach enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and optimises costs across global supply chains:

  • Bulk cargo logistics and oversight: Seamless transportation, freight handling, and commodity management
  • Regulatory compliance: Managing customs documentation, permits, and international trade requirements
  • Customised cargo solutions: Bespoke handling strategies, including specialised storage, refrigerated freight, and multimodal transport
  • Port call and voyage optimisation: Berth scheduling, fuel-efficient planning, and execution management
  • Stakeholder coordination: Customs brokerage, cargo security compliance, and regulatory engagement
  • Risk and incident management: Frameworks for emergency response and cargo damage mitigation

Distressed asset protection

ASP provides end-to-end solutions for distressed vessels and fleets, protecting asset value and enabling financial recovery. Our approach covers technical oversight, commercial operations and strategic stakeholder management to safeguard owner and creditor interests. Our services include:

  • Condition assessment: Inspecting and evaluating vessel status to determine operational or commercial viability
  • Crew and takeover management: Managing safe repatriation and securing vessel handover
  • Urgent repairs and seaworthiness: Carrying out essential work to meet Class, Flag, insurance, and certification requirements
  • Commercial continuity: Operating vessels until markets recover, a new charter is secured, or sale is viable
  • Disposition strategies: Preparing vessels for charter, sale, lay-up, or decommissioning
  • Stakeholder coordination: Acting as liaison with creditors, insurers, and regulators to align recovery strategies
  • Advisory and recovery support: Providing guidance on valuation, financial recovery options, and long-term asset protection