Frachtcontor was founded in 1905 by Deutsches Kohlen-Depot (German Coal Depot), a company established shortly after 1900 by a ... group of leading German shipowners, including Hamburg-American-Line, North German Lloyd, and Rob. M. Sloman & Co. to transport coal to overseas depots for the bunker requirements of steamships. With over 116 years of experience as a shipbroker and port agent, Frachtcontor employs over 100 people across ten offices, offering a full service to charterers and shipowners around the clock. Our Dry Cargo team facilitates 40 million tons of cargo annually – from coasters of 1,000 dwt to bulk carriers of over 300,000 dwt. Our Tanker team is responsible for chartering crude oil, oil products, edible oils, and chemicals on the international spot and long-term market. Our Sale and Purchase team manages the sale and purchase of ships of all types and sizes. Our Port Agencies handle over 2,500 vessels annually. Our subsidiary Poseidon Schiffahrt GmbH has been a pre-eminent Commercial Manager for tankers and bulkers for many years. Frachtcontor is a member of the Association of German Shipbrokers, Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), Baltic Exchange, and International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO). read more