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Global Highlights<\/h2>\n \n
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Supporting LDC’s global merchandizing activities, our Freight Platform has grown to become a globally significant chartering entity in the dry bulk market.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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200 Vessels<\/h3>\n \n
Our chartered fleet consists of around 200 vessels across the globe, both for our own business and for third-party customers.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Upgrading Fleet<\/h3>\n \n
We are upgrading our fleet, notably integrating Tier III (NOx emission control) vessels, strengthening our edge with state-of-the art shipping engineering solutions.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Digital Capabilities<\/h3>\n \n
We are increasingly integrating enhanced digital capabilities throughout our freight business, from strategic decision-making to execution.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Fuel Efficiency <\/h3>\n \n
We are optimizing fuel efficiency through focus on newer vessel designs and exploring cutting-edge engineering solutions for reduced emission.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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About Freight at LDC<\/h2>\n

Our dedicated Freight team operates from offices in the US, Switzerland, Bulgaria and Singapore.<\/p>\n

As a major vessel operator with comprehensive risk management and global commercial presence, our Freight Platform supports the growth of LDC\u2019s other businesses while offering a wide range of services to external clients and partners.<\/p>\n

Traditionally focused on agricultural trades, today almost half of our chartering activities support diverse third-party customers, including major global miners, steel mills, utilities and other industrial companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Our Strengths<\/h2>\n

Our long journey through volatile shipping cycles has enriched our experience and strong performance record, and our vision for a sustainable future guides our model for continuous improvement to deliver on our long term commitments.<\/p>\n

LDC maintains the highest standards in maritime trade, and is recognized industry-wide as a reliable long-term partner.<\/p>\n

We abide by strict chartering, compliance and vetting policies to charter safe and efficient vessels.<\/p>\n

A transformative mindset is an essential driver for our team in the pursuit of efficient and sustainable operations through two overlapping innovation efforts:<\/p>\n