Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for International Freight & Chartering Solutions
Antares Chartering & Shipping has been a trusted leader in international freight and transportation services since 1978. Our team specializes in shipbroking, cargo brokerage, and chartering solutions for bulk carriers, tankers, and container vessels worldwide. As an independently owned and operated firm, we prioritize personalized service and direct client relationships without affiliations with other companies. With decades of experience, we secure optimal shipping solutions for charterers and employment opportunities for shipowners across all major global ports. Our expertise spans dry cargo, project cargo, heavy lift operations, and specialized vessel types, including Ro-Ro, reefer vessels, and offshore support ships.We maintain a global network to address complex shipping requirements while adhering to the highest standards of professionalism and reliability. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive tailored advice without conflicts of interest. Through continuous market analysis and strategic partnerships, we deliver cost-effective and efficient transportation solutions. Our after-hours availability demonstrates our dedication to urgent client needs, supported by direct communication channels via phone, email, and digital platforms. This combination of experience, specialization, and client-centric values has sustained our reputation as a premier maritime services provider.
Services
Shipbroking
Cargo Brokerage
Chartering Solutions
Vessel Employment
Project Cargo
Heavy Lift Operations
Tanker Chartering
Container Vessels
Ro-Ro Services
Reefer Vessels
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in international shipping
- Independently owned and operated since 1978
- Specialize in worldwide chartering and cargo brokerage
- Offer 24/7 personalized customer support
- Secure the right vessel for your shipping needs
Services
Shipbroking
Our shipbroking services connect charterers with appropriate vessels while securing employment opportunities for shipowners. We specialize in dry cargo, tanker, and container vessel transactions across global markets. With decades of industry expertise, we negotiate optimal charter agreements while ensuring compliance with international maritime regulations.
Cargo Brokerage
We facilitate cargo transportation solutions for bulk commodities, project cargo, and specialized freight requirements. Our brokerage services cover agricultural products, construction materials, energy commodities, and industrial equipment. Through global market insights, we match cargo volumes with suitable vessel capacities and routing options.
Chartering Solutions
Our chartering expertise spans time charters, voyage charters, and bareboat agreements for diverse vessel types. We handle technical specifications, commercial terms, and operational requirements for shipping companies and cargo owners. Our solutions optimize cost-efficiency while meeting specific transportation timelines.
Project Cargo
We manage oversized and complex cargo shipments requiring specialized handling equipment and vessel configurations. Our services include heavy lift operations, breakbulk cargo transportation, and specialized stowage planning. We coordinate logistics chains for industrial machinery, infrastructure components, and energy sector equipment.
Ro-Ro Services
Our Ro-Ro expertise handles wheeled cargo transportation including vehicles, rolling stock, and heavy machinery. We arrange specialized vessel deployments and terminal operations for efficient cargo loading/unloading. Our solutions accommodate military equipment transport and large-scale automotive shipments.
Questions
What shipping services does Antares Chartering & Shipping offer?
We provide shipbroking, cargo brokerage, and chartering services for bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, Ro-Ro ships, reefer vessels, and specialized maritime equipment globally.
How does Antares secure appropriate vessels for charterers?
Our team leverages decades of industry experience and global market knowledge to match charterers with optimal vessel solutions based on cargo requirements and operational parameters.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate worldwide, serving all major ports across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America with comprehensive shipping solutions.
What experience does Antares have in the shipping industry?
Since 1978, we've provided maritime services with continuous independent operation, maintaining specialized expertise in international freight logistics and vessel chartering.
Do you handle specialized cargo requirements?
Yes, we manage project cargo, heavy lift operations, military equipment transportation, and specialized commodities requiring specific vessel configurations and handling protocols.
