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A trailblazer in shipping services

A Global One-Stop Maritime Leader 

Your Premier
Gateway to Innovative,
End-to-End
Shipping Solutions

Since its inception, Optima has served as a leading gateway to shipping services.

We deliver a wide range of innovative and pioneering solutions that have positioned us as one of the industry's top players. As a one-stop-shop, we empower our clients with all the resources and expertise they need to thrive in the shipping sector.

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Optima Shipping Services operates across five strategic locations —Athens, Istanbul, Dubai, Singapore, and Shanghai—serving a global network of clients.

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Our History

Optima was established with the aim to lead the shipbroking industry, and it quickly rose to prominence as the largest shipbroker in the Greek market. 

We’ve built a reputation for reliability and excellence by adapting to market demands and exceeding client expectations, fostering strong, lasting relationships in the industry.

For decades, Optima Shipping Services has been at the forefront of the shipping industry, offering a comprehensive suite of pioneering services. As a one-stop partner, we provide our clients with everything they need to succeed.

1

Tailoring solutions for buying and selling vessels across all segments.

2

Providing cost-effective solutions and high yields from the pre-project research phase to vessel delivery.

3

Prioritizing environmentally responsible practices for a seamless vessel decommissioning.

4

Elevating long-term vessel performance from repairs and proactive maintenance to cutting-edge conversions and retrofitting.

5

Utilizing data-driven and entrepreneurial thinking to develop customized reports and recommendations, driving successful investment strategies.

6

Offering financial solutions including debt issuance, private partnerships, joint ventures, leasing structures with BBHP options, and IPOS.

7

Delivering comprehensive valuation services for various maritime vessels, providing forward-looking insights to meet each client's needs.

8

Empowering clients with innovative carbon market strategies and tailored ESG solutions for a greener, more responsible future.

9

Providing strategic tanker chartering and acquisition solutions, leveraging market intelligence, tailored execution, and seamless end-to-end support.

10

Delivering proactive cyber risk management solutions for the maritime industry, with risk assessment, continuous threat monitoring, and incident response to ensure robust security.

We combine innovation, expertise, and commitment to deliver exceptional results, driven by a focus on:

Comprehensive Offerings -
a one-stop experience

Client-centric Solutions

Knowledge
Leadership

Long-term, Global  Partnerships 

At the heart of everything we do are our values, which guide our actions and drive success:

Integrity

Innovation
& Excellence

Sustainability

We stand as a beacon of commitment, providing a full spectrum of shipping services and solutions

as a trusted, one-stop partner.

-CEO, Dimitrios Koukas

Optima Shipping Services in Numbers

60+

Employees

Top 10

Lloyd's List awards| 2023, 2022

200+

Sale & Purchase Transactions/Year

$9B+

Total Newbuilding Value

1500+

Total Recycled Vessels

300+

Repairs/Year

Join Our Team

We’re looking for highly-motivated and talented people to join our global team. Submit your application today to join the Optima Shipping Services talent pool!

Recent News

Optima Shipping Launches Cybersecurity Firm to Address Rising Maritime Threats

Optima Shipping Services Partners with LISW25 as the Shipbroker for Practical Sustainability Solutions

Optima Shipping Services Strengthens ESG Consulting with Norwegian Partnership

Optima Shipping Services Expands to Singapore, Strengthening Global Maritime Connections

Trade Winds

 


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