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Highlights<\/h2>\n \n
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Supporting LDC\u2019s 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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250 Vessels<\/h3>\n \n
Our chartered fleet consists of more than 250 vessels across the globe, operating from Handysize to Newcastlemax bulk carriers and transporting around 75 million tons of cargo.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Upgrading Fleet<\/h3>\n \n
Integrating Tier III (NOx emission control) vessels and 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
Increasingly enhancing 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
Optimizing fuel efficiency through focus on newer vessel designs and exploring cutting-edge engineering solutions for reduced emissions.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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About Freight<\/h2>\n \n
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Our dedicated Freight team operates from offices in Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland and the US.<\/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 two-thirds of our chartering activities support diverse third-party customers, including major global miners, steel mills, utilities and other industrial companies.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \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

We abide by the highest standards of chartering, compliance and vetting policies to charter safe and efficient vessels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Focus on Innovation<\/h2>\n

As an essential driver for our team in the pursuit of efficient and sustainable operations, our transformative mindset centers on two connected efforts:<\/p>\n