Asset Classes
The vessels, the segments, the opportunities. Understanding what you're investing in.
Borderless
Operating across international trade routes, serving global demand.
Diversified
A rare blend of geographic, contractual and macroeconomic diversification.
Tangible
Backed by operating vessels with long term intrinsic value.
Vital
Powering the flow of essential commodities across the world.
Dry Bulk
Vessels designed to transport unpackaged major bulks (iron ore, coal, grain) and minor bulks worldwide — the most cost-efficient mode for commodity flows tied to steel, energy, and agriculture. Freight reflects global supply and demand and tonne-mile trade patterns.
Dry
Cargo Type
14,000
Global Fleet Size
12.5 yrs
Avg. fleet Age
Tankers
Liquid cargo carriers transporting crude oil, refined petroleum products and chemicals across global trade routes. Generating revenue through short or long term charter contracts with oil majors, refiners and energy traders.
Wet
Cargo Type
7,800
Global Fleet Size
13.2 yrs
Avg. fleet Age
Containerships
Ships moving manufactured goods in standardized containers on fixed routes. Yielding income through service contracts with liner companies, forwarders and major retailers worldwide.
Containerized
Cargo Type
6,500
Global Fleet Size
14.2 yrs
Avg. fleet Age
LPG / LNG Carriers
Specialized gas carriers operating under long-term contracts and spot exposure in global energy distribution chains.
Wet
Cargo Type
1,450
Global Fleet Size
11 yrs
Avg. fleet Age
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