BPG Shipping
BPG Shipping is a modern dry bulk shipping company which provides our clients with a reliable and cost-effective transportation service for the carriage of dry bulk and break-bulk cargoes worldwide.
We operate out of Piraeus, Odessa, Dubai, New Delhi, Hong Kong and our collective experience gathered over many years are at the foundations of the company, with a customer-oriented approach adaptable for the volatility of modern shipping.
Our history
BPG Shipping Established
BPG Shipping was established in the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) by owners of big logistic company with 25 years presence on the market and Gennadiy Ivanov, who had 20+ years background in the shipping industry both at a senior management level and co-owner/managing director of reputable shipping companies.
Company’s management, chartering and operations team was placed in Odessa. Accounting matters and communication with local authorities were handled by the Dubai office.
Company’s management, chartering and operations team was placed in Odessa. Accounting matters and communication with local authorities were handled by the Dubai office.
2017
The first million tons were transported by BPG Shipping fleet
BPG Shipping has progressively established a good track record of professionalism and competency in its field.
2018
Joint venture BPG Shipping with big UK Industrial Group announced
In order to increase capitalization of the company and thus take advantage of opportunities in the growing freight market BPG Shipping and industrial company Liberty, UK (company within the structure of GFG Alliance, UK) created joint venture under brand ‘Kronos Bulkers DMCC’.
Liberty Commodities Ltd in this project acted as financial partner. BPG Shipping acted as management, chartering and operation one. All chartering and operations staff of BPG Shipping joined Kronos Bulkers accordingly. Such transfer was managed in a smooth manner and that, operationally, Kronos Bulkers activities were simply a continuation of those of BPG Shipping.
Kronos Bulkers entered market mid 2020 and performed chartering and operations from Odessa office.
By the end 2020 by attracting local experienced staff Kronos Bulkers established chartering desk in Karachi, Pakistan.
Company efficiently used the opportunities of the freight market boom 2021.
Liberty Commodities Ltd in this project acted as financial partner. BPG Shipping acted as management, chartering and operation one. All chartering and operations staff of BPG Shipping joined Kronos Bulkers accordingly. Such transfer was managed in a smooth manner and that, operationally, Kronos Bulkers activities were simply a continuation of those of BPG Shipping.
Kronos Bulkers entered market mid 2020 and performed chartering and operations from Odessa office.
By the end 2020 by attracting local experienced staff Kronos Bulkers established chartering desk in Karachi, Pakistan.
Company efficiently used the opportunities of the freight market boom 2021.
2020
New Horizons
By the end 2021 BPG Shipping and Liberty decided to finish (exit) from the partnership “Kronos Bulkers DMCC” under mutual consent.
It was jointly agreed by BPG Shipping and Liberty that during 2022 Kronos Bulkers to close their all executed files (C/Ps) and thereafter suspend its activities on the market. Neither BPG Shipping nor Liberty/GFG can solely use/own Kronos Bulkers name on the market. The split to be fully implemented in 2022.
It was jointly agreed by BPG Shipping and Liberty that during 2022 Kronos Bulkers to close their all executed files (C/Ps) and thereafter suspend its activities on the market. Neither BPG Shipping nor Liberty/GFG can solely use/own Kronos Bulkers name on the market. The split to be fully implemented in 2022.
2021
BPG Shipping: A New Era Beginning
BPG Shipping got fresh restart having on board the time-tested investors and experienced chartering and operations teams.
Since start our professional team transported about 8 mio tons and successfully executed 383 contracts of carriage (169 time and 214 voyage C/Ps).
The branch office of BPG Shipping was established in Greece in cooperation with Alexandros Chasapodimos (Greek ship-owner family with more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry, as owners and managers).
Greece is the centre of global shipping industry - the country where shipping was a key element of economic since ancient times and we believe that such partnership will perfectly contribute to the further development of the company.
Except commercial management Greek office is able to provide the technical management which allow BPG Shipping to make the big step to become a full management company.
Also company got the representative office in Hong Kong, which has always been one of the most important international shipping centers in the Asia-Pacific region.
BPG Shipping launched education platform CP Context enabling to gain practical knowledge for those who would like to engage with the maritime field.
All above changes are perfectly correlated with the market which brings new opportunities with the recovery in the Dry Bulk sector.
Since start our professional team transported about 8 mio tons and successfully executed 383 contracts of carriage (169 time and 214 voyage C/Ps).
The branch office of BPG Shipping was established in Greece in cooperation with Alexandros Chasapodimos (Greek ship-owner family with more than 30 years experience in the shipping industry, as owners and managers).
Greece is the centre of global shipping industry - the country where shipping was a key element of economic since ancient times and we believe that such partnership will perfectly contribute to the further development of the company.
Except commercial management Greek office is able to provide the technical management which allow BPG Shipping to make the big step to become a full management company.
Also company got the representative office in Hong Kong, which has always been one of the most important international shipping centers in the Asia-Pacific region.
BPG Shipping launched education platform CP Context enabling to gain practical knowledge for those who would like to engage with the maritime field.
All above changes are perfectly correlated with the market which brings new opportunities with the recovery in the Dry Bulk sector.
2022
