Who We Are & What We Do

Who We Are

Bedesten Shipping is an independent shipbroking company specializing in dry cargo chartering, based in Istanbul since 2001. Positioned at the crossroads of major trade routes, we operate with a clear focus on professionalism, discretion, and long-term value creation for our clients.

Shipbroking is a profession that demands experience, sound judgment, and constant awareness of fast-moving markets. While access to the market may be open, sustainable performance and commercial security are achieved only through skilled and qualified brokers. At Bedesten Shipping, our clients rely on disciplined execution, trusted market intelligence, and hands-on involvement throughout every stage of a transaction.

As a fully independent firm, we act exclusively in the interests of our clients. Free from external affiliations or conflicts, we are able to represent owners, operators, charterers, end users, and shippers with objectivity and precision. Our independence also allows us to collaborate selectively with trusted partners and service providers, creating bespoke solutions aligned with each client’s commercial and operational objectives.

Our team brings over 25 years of combined experience across international shipping markets. Each engagement benefits from deep sector knowledge, strong negotiation capability, and a clear understanding of chartering dynamics. Professional judgment, discretion, and long-term relationships define the way we work.

Our brokers have completed industry-recognized training programs, including courses accredited by BIMCO, ensuring up-to-date knowledge of charter party structures, contractual standards, and market practices. This foundation allows us to translate complex shipping matters into clear, actionable guidance. Clients value our clarity, responsiveness, and consistently high professional standards.

What We Do

Our Services
Bedesten Shipping serves a worldwide portfolio of shipowners, operators, charterers, end users, and shippers, providing integrated shipbroking, agency, and logistics services across the following areas:

Dry Cargo Chartering
We specialize in spot voyage chartering, Contracts of Affreightment (CoAs) for commodity traders, and short-term time charters. Our activity is particularly focused on mini-bulk and handy-size vessels, serving long-distance and intercontinental trade routes.

Project Cargo & Unitized / Container Booking
We manage project cargoes and unitized shipments on a global basis, offering tailored transportation solutions for oversized, heavy-lift, or non-standard cargoes, with careful coordination from planning to delivery.

Short Sea Chartering
Our short sea chartering services support regional trades, primarily within the Mediterranean and European markets, utilizing smaller vessel segments and flexible routing to meet specific cargo and schedule requirements.

Port Agency & Husbandry Services
We provide full port agency services, including Istanbul and Dardanelles transit agency, as well as comprehensive husbandry support. Our focus is on efficient vessel turnaround, regulatory compliance, and smooth coordination with local authorities and service providers.

Inland Truck Transportation & Logistics
To complement our maritime services, we arrange inland truck transportation and logistics coordination, ensuring seamless door-to-port and port-to-door cargo movements as part of an integrated supply chain solution.

Laytime, Demurrage & Post-Fixture Support
We support owners and charterers with laytime calculations, demurrage and dispatch matters, and post-fixture coordination, helping ensure accurate settlement, contractual clarity, and smooth execution after fixtures are concluded.