TRANSSHIPMENT
Since we initiated our first transshipment project in Türkiye in 2001, this division has come a long way. We have invested about US$ 600 million in the segment and now run nine projects, employing over 400 people. More than 200 million mt have been transshipped by OLDENDORFF CARRIERS so far.
23 FLOATING UNITS
OUR TRANSSHIPMENT DIVISION
Our current annual volume of 40 mtpa sets us apart from our competitors. We offer bespoke logistics solutions that result in substantial freight savings. Insufficient port facilities or a shallow draft do not mean that you have to use small ships with poor economics. We can transship your cargoes from or onto larger vessels, giving you a lower freight rate per ton on long-haul trades. In some cases, transshipment solutions can also increase throughput or actually make a commodity competitive in the first place.
We arrange the ocean transportation as well as the transshipment in a safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner. We assume full responsibility for the entire package.
Our task is to assist clients in achieving their goals by designing, building and operating an efficient system. Our dedicated team consists of material handling experts, naval architects, engineers and captains. Let us develop a tailor-made solution for your project.
WE TRANSSHIP 23 MTPA AT 7 LOCATIONS
| Location | Commodity | Since | mt per year | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | Coal | 2002 | 3.5 mtpa | Cape > Barges |
| Bahrain | Iron Ore | 2012 | 3.5 mtpa | Capes > Transloaders |
| Saudi Arabia | Iron Ore | 2011 | 1.4 - 1.8 mtpa | Capes > Transloaders |
| Qatar | Iron Ore | 2014 | 1.0 mtpa | Capes > Transloaders |
| Trinidad | Ore/Coal/Bauxite | 2012 | 3.0 mtpa | Panamax & Supra > Cape |
| Vietnam | Coal | 2021 | 4.0 mtpa | Capes > Transloaders |
| Kamsar | Bauxite | 2021 | 6.0 mtpa | Post-Panamax - Cape |
SERVING THE
ARABIAN GULF
We transship around 12 mtpa in the Arabian Gulf with four transloading vessels, four barges and two tugs. The first project started in 2007.
POWERING TÜRKIYE
In the Gulf of Iskenderun, two miles off the coast in deep water, we operate the world’s most productive floating coal transshipment terminal.
HUB FOR THE AMERICAS
In Trinidad, we established a multi-user, multi-commodity transshipment hub in 2012, handling iron ore, coal, bauxite and other cargoes.
COMPLEMENTING KEY SUPPLY CHAINS IN WEST AFRICA
In 2021, Oldendorff signed a time charter contract with EGA (Emirates Global Aluminium), for using the transshipment vessel ‘Albert Oldendorff’ to load bulk carriers with bauxite in deep water near Kamsar.
COAL IN CAPES FOR VIETNAM
We have signed a 25-year coal transportation agreement with Nghi Son 2 Power Limited Liability Company (NS2PC) to transport 100 million tonnes.
OUT FLEET OF SELFUNLOADERS
Oldendorff Carriers has been successfully operating self-unloading bulk carriers since 1990. We currently operate a fleet of 7 hybrid self-unloaders used primarily for transshipment in the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and South China Sea.
MARINE SALVAGE
We have recently performed 13 major ship-to-ship cargo salvage operations. Our unique side-mounted cranes can unload up to Capesize bulk carriers.
NO DISCHARGING TERMINAL?
Oldendorff Carriers has been successfully operating self-unloading bulk carriers since 1990. We currently operate a fleet of 7 hybrid self-unloaders used primarily for transshipment in the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and South China Sea.
We are always looking for qualified people for our transshipment projects. If you are interested in working for one of our transshipment projects at Oldendorff Carriers then please visit our transshipment careers page to find out more.
JUST ADD WATER
OUR ECO FLEET
Oldendorff Carriers normally operates around 700 vessels at any one time.
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