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    BBC Chartering

    BBC Chartering is a global shipping line specializing in heavy-lift, project, and general cargo transport.

    Ports:6.0K
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    BBC Chartering operations
    $0.155B
    Revenue
    6.0K
    Ports

    Company Overview

    BBC Chartering is a global shipping line specializing in heavy-lift, project, and general cargo transport.

    Key Leadership

    • Ulrich Ulrichs – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    BBC Chartering operates over 30 offices worldwide, serving all major global trade lanes.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • BBC-14K-800A

      Multipurpose heavylifter vessel with nominal container capacity of 958 TEU, including reefer plugs.

    • BBC LakerMax

      New triple-deck vessel with box-shaped cargo holds, optimized for project and heavy-lift cargo.

    Technology Platforms

    • Tramp and Liner Shipping platform
    • apac (any port, any cargo) hybrid service platform

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • Asia

      BBC Chartering Shanghai - Project cargo and operations office in central Shanghai, China

    • Americas

      BBC Chartering Houston - Supports project cargo and energy industry in Gulf of Mexico region

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001

    Global Locations & Network

    BBC Chartering operates a global shipping network with over 140 vessels and 30 offices worldwide. It serves more than 30 major trade lanes, offering flexible transport to any port for any cargo.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    BBC Chartering and Jumbo formed the exclusive Global Project Alliance for project logistics. BBC Chartering has a renewed partnership with Peters & May for Mediterranean-US shipping routes.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Heavy-lift project cargo
    • Global liner service routes
    • Bulk and breakbulk transport

    Contract Logistics

    • Long-term freight contracts
    • Recurring cargo management
    • Custom transport solutions

    Special Cargo

    • Oversized industrial equipment
    • Renewable energy components

    Digital Offerings

    BBC Chartering offers digital platforms for vessel tracking, schedules, and news updates.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    MALA 2024 Shipping Line of the Year – Projects/Breakbulk Operator, Best General Cargo Vessel 2024 – BBC Leer

    Recent Developments

    BBC Chartering opened a new office in Madrid to serve Spain and Portugal effective September 2025.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Largest fleet of multipurpose heavy-lift vessels globally
    • Flexible APAC service covers any port and any cargo
    • Experienced staff in 30 offices worldwide for client support

    Challenges

    • Geopolitical tensions and unpredictable market conditions
    • Offshore wind cargoes are too large for current vessel fleet

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into Spain and Portugal with new Madrid office
    • Fleet renewal with new LakerMax and F500 vessels
    • Growing demand for project cargo amid global infrastructure projects