Commercial Services | FFA | Commodity trading | Vessel Management | Chartering
with Great lakes Shipping.
Ship Technical management, Manning, Broking, Operating, & Chartering.
Marine Surveys, Dredging, Pilot service, Tugs, Bunkering etc..
We Do Both.
GLS provides professional support in Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) trading, enabling ship owners, operators, and charterers to hedge freight rate exposure and optimize commercial performance levraging the mighty power of AI and Experts the lethal combo. Through our established relationships with leading global FFA brokers, we offer reliable market access, timely intelligence, and execution support across major dry bulk routes.
Our FFA Trading Services Include:
GLS provides professional ship broking and commercial services specializing in dry cargo chartering, freight brokerage, and charter party management. We support ship owners, charterers, and cargo interests with market-driven chartering strategies and strong regional expertise across Indian ports and the Indian Ocean trades.
Key Services:
GLS delivers comprehensive technical ship management and marine services covering maintenance, inspections, safety, and port operations. Our experienced technical team supports a wide range of vessel types with a strong focus on operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle asset management.
Key Services:
GLS supports port and terminal operations through qualified marine pilots, efficient mooring services, and outsourced harbour crafts. Our teams ensure safe vessel navigation, berthing, and unberthing while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational reliability.
Key Services:
Why GLS:
We offer integrated ship broking, commercial, technical, and marine services under one platform, ensuring seamless coordination and faster decision-making.
Why GLS:
Our team combines real-time market intelligence, regional trade expertise, and FFA market access to support proactive chartering and freight risk management.
Why GLS:
We deliver hands-on technical management, planned maintenance, and performance monitoring, minimizing downtime and protecting asset value.
Why GLS:
We ensure strict compliance with ISM, ISO, and port regulations, supported by experienced Master Mariners and Marine Engineers.
Why GLS:
We combine deep regional knowledge of Indian ports and Indian Ocean routes with international best practices and global brokerage partnerships.
Why GLS:
Through our FFA trading support with leading brokers and clearing houses (GFI, SSY, Braemar, BPI, Straits), we help clients manage freight risk and stabilize returns.
Great Lakes Shipping was founded in 2019 by a seasoned maritime stalwart with close to 3 Decades of industry experience.
We are an independent brokerage and advisory firm specializing in Freight Forward Agreements (FFAs), commodities. Our services also include Vessel ,Commerical ,Marine and chartering solutions.
We provide tailored FFA brokerage services , chartering support, and operational ship services, with a strong focus on risk management, market insight, and client confidentiality.
B 325 B, Neptune Eastern Business District, LBS Marg , Kanjurmarg West , Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400048
Tel - +91- 8652220411 Email - marine@greatlakesshipping.in
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