Services

Sale & Purchase

Acquisition and disposal of commercial vessels across all asset classes.

We act for buyers and sellers across the full range of commercial vessel types - bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, general cargo, and specialist tonnage. Our principals have executed transactions across all major ship registries and financing structures, providing clients with informed guidance on valuation, due diligence, negotiation, and closing. Whether acquiring a single vessel or managing a portfolio disposal, we bring the same rigour and discretion to every mandate.

Chartering

Voyage, time, and bareboat charter arrangements for owners and charterers.

Our chartering desk covers voyage, time, and bareboat arrangements across a broad range of cargo types and trade routes. We represent both shipowners seeking employment for their tonnage and charterers requiring reliable, cost-effective freight solutions. With established relationships across the principal trading desks, we are well-positioned to identify and secure appropriate fixtures in a timely manner.

Ship Finance

Structured finance solutions, debt advisory, and capital markets access.

We provide comprehensive ship finance advisory services, working with owners, operators, and investors to structure and arrange debt and equity solutions for vessel acquisitions, refinancings, and fleet expansions. Our network spans traditional maritime lenders, alternative credit providers, and capital markets participants. We advise on facility structuring, security arrangements, and covenant packages, ensuring clients achieve the most appropriate and competitive financing terms.

Strategic Consultancy

Market intelligence, fleet strategy, and transaction advisory services.

Our consultancy practice supports owners, investors, and institutions requiring independent market analysis, fleet strategy review, or transaction support. Engagements range from one-off market assessments to ongoing strategic advisory retainers. We draw on deep sector knowledge and proprietary market data to provide clients with clear, actionable intelligence - whether evaluating an entry into a new trade, assessing fleet renewal options, or preparing for a corporate transaction.

Power & Infrastructure

Advisory and facilitation for energy and infrastructure developments.

London Dock Trading Company supports clients engaged in power generation and infrastructure development, providing advisory services on the maritime and logistics dimensions of energy projects. This includes vessel requirements for fuel supply, offshore construction support, and the facilitation of project cargo movements. We work alongside developers, contractors, and financiers to ensure the maritime component of infrastructure projects is efficiently and competitively managed.

Fisheries, Commodities & Fuels

Fisheries advisory, soft commodity trading, and fuel product facilitation.

Our commodities practice encompasses fisheries advisory work, the trading of soft commodities, and the facilitation of fuel product transactions. We advise fishing vessel owners and operators on fleet management, licensing, and asset transactions. In soft commodities, we facilitate the movement and trading of agricultural products, leveraging our shipping expertise to provide integrated logistics and trading solutions. Our fuels desk supports clients in the procurement and trading of marine and industrial fuel products.