Vessel Operations & Management
End-to-end management of bulk carriers, tankers, tugboats and offshore platforms for both operators and owners. Performance, compliance and S&P transactions handled by a single desk with a global broker network.
TradEstela Company LDA was founded in 2012 as an innovative maritime brokerage firm. Since then we have grown into a multi-disciplinary group covering brokerage, consulting, chartering, vessel operations and the international trade of bulk commodities.
In 2017 we took a decisive step into international trade, facilitating exchanges between Europe and Mercosur and establishing cargo trading as one of our principal pillars. Today we operate as a respected counterparty in maritime transportation and global commodity flows, with a particular focus on dry-bulk and energy products.
With our headquarters in Porto, Portugal, and representatives in Madrid, Bern, Singapore and Bogotá, we are strategically positioned to deliver tailored solutions to clients, charterers, owners and traders worldwide.
Our work concentrates on three areas where deep operational experience compounds: vessel management, maritime brokerage and the physical trade of energy and agricultural commodities.
End-to-end management of bulk carriers, tankers, tugboats and offshore platforms for both operators and owners. Performance, compliance and S&P transactions handled by a single desk with a global broker network.
Pre-fixture, on-fixture and post-fixture brokerage across dry cargo and tanker segments. Particular expertise in Handymax and Suezmax vessels, with transparent reporting at every phase of the voyage.
Specialised international trade in thermal coal, biomass, fertilisers and agricultural grains. A trusted global supplier network gives buyers reliable access to qualified product in cargo-size volumes.
The TradEstela Group operates through two independent legal entities, each with clearly defined responsibilities within our global maritime and trading operations.
A working list of the cargoes we move and trade, organised by family. Engagements are quoted on a per-cargo basis subject to origin, specification and contractual terms.
Specifications agreed on a per-cargo basis. Origin, granulation and chemical analysis certified at load port by independent surveyors before lifting.
Transports concluded across dry bulk, tanker and project cargoes since the founding of the desk.
Metric tonnes transported on behalf of charterers, traders and end-users worldwide.
Distinct families of raw materials traded — energy, fertilisers, phosphates, potassium and grains.
A cross-functional team of professionals in commercial, operational, chartering and administrative roles — delivering client-centred service across every phase of our operations.
N° 01 / CEO
Porto · PT
Est. 2012
Over twenty years in the maritime industry and more than ten in international trade. Founded TradEstela in 2012 and has led its expansion from a brokerage desk in Porto into a multi-jurisdiction group spanning Europe, APAC and LATAM. Earned the trust of long-standing clients and strategic partners through deep market knowledge and a hands-on approach to every mandate.
N° 02
Singapore
Commercial
Five-plus years in commercial and operations. Based in Singapore, covering APAC market development and anticipating global trends to support TradEstela's continued expansion.
N° 03
Madrid · ES
Charterers
Leads the shipping department since 2023 as a shipbroker specialised in dry and liquid cargoes. Operates from Madrid, overseeing voyage execution and logistics co-ordination.
N° 04
Bogotá · CO
Fleet Ops
Operations & Supply Manager — Fleet Operations. Over thirty years in logistics, international trade and supply-chain. Owns post-fixture, laytime and demurrage, vessel and cargo follow-up, documentation and operational performance.
N° 05
Porto · PT
Partner
Partner and head of General Services. Oversees administrative and office operations, internal organisation and supplier coordination — providing the structural support that keeps the firm running.
N° 06
Trade Desk
Int'l Trade
Pursuing an Advanced Technician Certificate in International Trade (BTS). Supports international operations, cargo follow-up, client management and CRM updates within our commercial desk.
N° 07
Porto · PT
Trainee
Joined TradEstela in 2025 as an internal trainee within the administrative department, supporting document organisation, operational routines and internal coordination.
A snapshot of the fleet currently operated or managed by the desk. Specifications are updated regularly; contact us for availability and full technical details.
Whether you are seeking a vessel, looking to fix tonnage, or sourcing bulk product — write to the desk. We respond personally within one business day, in your time zone.
Praça do Almada, n.º 6/7
3.º Andar, Escritório 9, Fracção P
4490-438 Póvoa de Varzim
Office RM 68, 7/F, Woon Lee Commercial Building
7 Austin Avenue, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Madrid · Bern · Singapore · Bogotá
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