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Freight Trading
Commercial support across dry bulk freight markets, including opportunity identification, customer dialogue, negotiation and commercial execution.
Expertise
Core commercial competencies
Market knowledge, negotiation strength and hands-on commercial execution across international dry bulk shipping.
Dry Bulk Chartering
Freight Trading
Cargo Sourcing and Procurement
Handysize, Supramax and Ultramax Segments
Voyage Calculations and Optimisation
Contracts of Affreightment (COAs)
Forward Freight Trading (FFA)
Freight Exposure and Hedging
P&L Management
Contract Negotiation
Customer and Counterparty Development
Commercial Strategy
Market Analysis and Intelligence
Fleet Employment Planning
Chartering and Operations Coordination
Daily Use of AI Tools in Commercial Work
Commercial Leadership
Office and Market Establishment
IMOS, Softmar and Shipfix
What I Offer
Creating commercial value through experience and execution
Whether joining an established shipping organisation, helping develop a new commercial platform or supporting a business on an interim or advisory basis, Andreas brings extensive market experience, commercial judgement and a practical approach to execution.
His value lies in the ability to understand markets, engage with customers, identify opportunities and turn commercial strategy into measurable activity.
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Chartering
Support with voyage and time chartering activities, freight negotiations, market evaluation and commercial decision-making.
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Business Development
Development of new customers, cargo relationships, trade lanes and commercial opportunities.
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Commercial Strategy
Practical input into market positioning, customer strategy, commercial priorities and business growth.
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Office and Market Establishment
Support for shipping companies establishing a new commercial office, entering a new geographical market or building a local customer presence.
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Interim Commercial Management
Experienced hands-on support during recruitment periods, organisational changes, expansion projects or temporary management requirements.
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Commercial Advisory
Independent advice relating to freight markets, customer development, commercial organisation and market opportunities.
Why Work With Andreas
Experience that translates into commercial results
Advisory & Interim Assignments- More than 20 years of commercial dry bulk shipping experience
- Experience helping establish new commercial platforms in Copenhagen
- Deep understanding of Atlantic basin and Mediterranean/Black Sea trades
- Strong relationship-building with producers, traders and brokers
- Commercially driven and results-oriented
- Analytical approach grounded in voyage economics and market data
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Used to volatility and unpredictable market conditions
- High level of integrity and professional commitment
- Direct, transparent and dependable communication