Vessel Chartering
Full-Spectrum Vessel Chartering for Oil & Gas Cargoes
From VLCC crude oil voyages to chemical tanker specialty trades — Unlimited Logistics B.V. provides expert vessel chartering services integrated with our terminal storage operations.
About Vessel Chartering
Connecting Cargoes to the Right Vessel
Our logistics & delivery team at Unlimited Logistics B.V. provides vessel chartering services for oil and gas clients transporting crude oil, petroleum products, biofuels, and specialty chemicals. Our chartering team maintains relationships with shipowners, operators, and brokers across the global tanker market to secure the right vessel for each cargo and route.
Whether you need a single voyage spot charter to move a cargo out of Rotterdam, a time charter to cover a seasonal position, or a Contract of Affreightment (COA) for recurring shipments, we structure fixtures that align with your commercial timeline and risk management requirements.
Our chartering services integrate seamlessly with our terminal storage operations. Cargoes stored at our Rotterdam, Houston, Jurong, Fujairah, or Ningbo-Zhoushan terminals can be directly loaded onto chartered vessels from our dedicated berths — eliminating the time and cost of additional lightering or multi-party coordination.
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Vessel Types
Charter Options for Every Cargo
| Vessel Type | DWT Range | Typical Capacity | Main Routes | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLCC Very Large Crude Carrier | 200,000 – 320,000 DWT | 2,000,000+ barrels | Long-haul crude oil trades (Middle East Gulf, West Africa, Americas) | Crude oil, heavy fuel oil, dirty products |
| Suezmax Suezmax Tanker | 120,000 – 200,000 DWT | Up to 1,000,000 barrels | Europe–West Africa, Europe–Americas, Med trades | Crude oil, dirty petroleum products |
| Aframax Aframax Tanker | 80,000 – 120,000 DWT | Up to 750,000 barrels | North Sea, Caribbean, Southeast Asia, Mediterranean | Crude oil, fuel oil, refined products |
| MR/LR Medium / Long Range Product Tanker | 25,000 – 80,000 DWT | Up to 500,000 barrels | Clean and dirty product trades globally | Diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, naphtha |
| Chemical Chemical Tanker | 3,000 – 40,000 DWT | Coated / stainless steel tanks | All major petrochemical trade lanes | Specialty chemicals, biofuels, vegetable oils, acids |
Our Process
End-to-End Charter Management
Global Coverage
Access to a broad network of shipowners and brokers covering all major seaborne oil and gas trading routes.
Spot & Time Charters
Flexible charter structures — from single voyage spot fixtures to multi-month or annual time charter arrangements.
Full Fixture Management
We handle the complete charter process: vessel nomination, vetting, fixture confirmation, laytime calculations, and demurrage.
Documentation
Complete freight documentation including charter party agreements, bills of lading coordination, notice of readiness, and statement of facts.
Vessel Vetting
All vessels nominated through our SIRE/CDI vetting review. We only recommend vessels that meet or exceed our clients' safety and quality requirements.
Post-Fixture Support
Proactive laytime monitoring, port agent coordination, and dispute resolution support throughout the voyage execution.
Who We Serve
Chartering for Every Point in the Supply Chain
Oil Traders & Commodity Houses
Spot and time charter cover for physical positions, arbitrage cargoes, and inventory tied to storage held at our terminals.
Refineries & National Oil Companies
Reliable crude and feedstock delivery scheduling through VLCC and Suezmax fixtures aligned with refinery intake programmes.
Fuel Importers & Exporters
MR/LR product tanker charters moving diesel, jet fuel, and gasoline between our terminals and destination markets.
Shipping Companies
Vetting, fixture management, and post-fixture support for shipowners and operators working alongside our terminal network.
Terminal Network
Loading Berths Across Our Terminal Network
Every terminal in our network offers deep-water berths capable of loading chartered vessels directly from tank storage, so a fixture can be arranged wherever your cargo sits.
VLCC-capable berths (4) and the primary hub for our chartering desk — cargo loaded direct from tank to vessel.
Aframax-capable berths (2) supporting Gulf Coast crude and fuel oil charters.
Suezmax-capable berths (3) for Asia-Pacific fuel oil, diesel, Jet A1 and naphtha trades.
VLCC-capable berths (2) with direct vessel bunkering for Middle East trades.
VLCC-capable berths (3) for crude, fuel oil and petrochemical export charters.
Custody Transfer at Loading & Discharge
Vessel loading and discharge at our terminals is supported by draft surveys, tank gauging, and independent inspection coordination, so quantity and quality are agreed before the vessel sails. This runs alongside the charter party documentation and statement of facts prepared by our chartering desk.
See our inspection & custody transfer process →Chartering FAQ
Vessel Chartering — Common Questions
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