Bedesten Shipping is an independent shipbroking company specializing in dry cargo chartering, based in Istanbul since 2001.
Shipbroking is a profession that demands experience, judgment, and constant market awareness. While entry to the market is easy, true security and performance come from working with skilled and qualified brokers. At Bedesten Shipping, our clients rely on professional expertise, disciplined execution, and trusted market knowledge.
Bedesten Shipping is an independent shipbroking firm focused on chartering and tailored shipping solutions. We act exclusively in the interests of our clients, delivering precise vessel and cargo positioning across global markets.
Our independence allows us to work flexibly with select partners and service providers, enabling bespoke solutions aligned with each client’s commercial objectives..
Our brokers bring [25] years of experience across international shipping markets. Each engagement benefits from deep market insight, disciplined execution, and a strong understanding of chartering dynamics.
Professional judgment, discretion, and long-term relationships define the way we work.
Our team has completed industry-recognized training programs, including courses accredited by BIMCO. This expertise allows us to translate complex chartering structures into clear, actionable guidance.
Clients value our clarity, responsiveness, and professional standards.
Our Services. As shipbrokers, we serve a worldwide portfolio of owners, operators, charterers, end users, and shippers across the following areas:
We are experienced in spot voyage chartering, Contracts of Affreightment (CoAs) for commodity companies, and short-term time charters. Our focus is particularly on mini-bulk and handy-size vessels, serving long-distance trade routes.
We handle project and unitized cargoes on a worldwide basis, providing tailored solutions for complex cargo requirements and long-distance transportation.
Our short sea chartering services cover smaller vessels and regional routes, with particular emphasis on the Mediterranean and European markets.
We provide comprehensive port agency services, including Istanbul and Dardanelles transit agency, as well as full husbandry support to ensure smooth port calls, efficient vessel turnaround, and compliance with local requirements.
Complementing our maritime services, we offer inland truck transportation and logistics coordination, ensuring seamless door-to-port and port-to-door cargo movements.
We assist owners and charterers with laytime calculations, demurrage and dispatch matters, and post-fixture coordination to ensure clarity, accuracy, and smooth contract execution.
We welcome direct communication and professional dialogue. Whether you are seeking market insight, chartering support, or strategic shipping solutions, our team is available to assist with discretion and efficiency.
Connect with Bedesten Shipping to begin a focused, professional partnership.