Business Details
48 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Shipbroker for Global Freight Solutions
Founded in 1978, Antares Chartering & Shipping has established itself as a trusted independent shipbroker specializing in international freight and transportation services. Our expertise spans dry cargo, container vessels, tankers, and specialized project carriers, serving clients across all major ports worldwide. With decades of experience, we provide tailored solutions for charterers seeking reliable vessel capacity and shipowners requiring optimal employment opportunities. Our team maintains a global network to facilitate efficient cargo movement while prioritizing transparency and direct communication. We operate without affiliations to other companies, ensuring unbiased representation for our clients. Our service portfolio includes bulk carriers, heavy lift vessels, Ro-Ro ships, and specialized transport solutions for commodities ranging from agricultural products to industrial equipment.Committed to maintaining industry-leading standards, we leverage our extensive market knowledge to deliver cost-effective shipping strategies. Our New York-based operations support 24/7 client needs through dedicated chartering departments for dry cargo, containers, tankers, and project cargo. We maintain direct communication channels through multiple contact methods, including phone, email, and digital platforms. Our legacy of independent service continues to serve charterers, shipowners, and cargo brokers seeking professional maritime logistics solutions.
Services
Dry Cargo Chartering
Tanker Chartering
Container Vessel Chartering
Heavy Lift Transport
Project Cargo Logistics
Capesize Chartering
Panamax Chartering
Handy Size Chartering
LNG/LPG Chartering
Sale & Purchase Brokerage
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of independent maritime brokerage experience since 1978
- Our global network covers all major ports worldwide
- We provide 24/7 emergency chartering support through dedicated departments
- We specialize in specialized cargo solutions for project shipments
- Our team maintains direct communication channels with shipowners globally
Services
Dry Cargo Chartering
We specialize in arranging dry bulk cargo transportation for commodities like grain, coal, and minerals. Our services connect charterers with appropriate vessel capacity while ensuring compliance with international shipping regulations. Our team provides market analysis and competitive rate negotiations for efficient cargo movement.
Tanker Chartering
Our tanker chartering services facilitate petroleum product, chemical, and gas transportation. We match cargo requirements with suitable vessel specifications including tank capacity and cargo compatibility. Our brokers ensure safe and efficient transport solutions for liquid commodities worldwide.
Container Vessel Chartering
We arrange container vessel chartering for standard and specialized container sizes. Our services include route optimization, container type selection, and capacity planning for efficient global cargo distribution. We maintain relationships with major container shipping operators.
Heavy Lift Transport
Our heavy lift transportation solutions handle oversized and specialized cargo requiring project carriers or semi-submersible vessels. We coordinate engineering assessments, route planning, and specialized equipment requirements for transporting large industrial machinery and infrastructure components.
Sale & Purchase Brokerage
We provide ship sale and purchase brokerage services for various vessel types. Our team facilitates transactions through market valuation analysis, due diligence coordination, and negotiation support for buyers and sellers in the maritime industry.
Questions
What types of vessels does Antares Chartering handle?
We handle bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, Ro-Ro vessels, heavy lift ships, and specialized transport vessels including LNG/LPG carriers and project cargo ships.
What geographic regions do you cover?
We provide global coverage with expertise in all major shipping routes and ports worldwide.
Do you specialize in specific cargo types?
We handle dry bulk commodities, liquid cargoes, containers, project cargo, and specialized shipments including heavy machinery and industrial equipment.
What chartering options are available?
We offer voyage charters, time charters, and bareboat charter arrangements tailored to specific cargo requirements and market conditions.
How does Antares Chartering support shipowners?
We help shipowners maximize vessel utilization through employment opportunities matching their fleet specifications with current market demands.
