Asia-Pacific ↔ Europe
Asia-Pacific ↔ Middle East
Asia-Pacific ↔ Africa
Connecting markets, enabling trade, and creating long-term value across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, combining Swiss institutional credibility with hands-on maritime expertise.
A specialist shipping operator grown into a diversified, globally connected maritime and logistics platform.
Asia Pacific Bulk Terminal & Shipping S.A. (APBTS) is a Geneva-headquartered international maritime platform connecting global trade flows, strategic markets, and industry partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
With nearly three decades of operational experience, APBTS and its associate network have grown from specialist shipping operators into a broadly diversified, globally connected maritime and logistics platform. Established in one of the world's most internationally prominent business centres, APBTS benefits from Geneva's unique ecosystem of commodity trading, international finance, maritime law, arbitration, and global commerce.
Our chartering and operations team, comprising seasoned maritime professionals, delivers comprehensive shipping solutions on a global scale, maintaining long-standing relationships with shipowners, cargo interests, port authorities, OEMs, financial institutions, and logistics partners across multiple continents.
Proven global maritime operations across multiple shipping segments.
Swiss-based international platform at the heart of global commerce.
An international network of owners, OEMs, terminals and investors.
From Geneva, we coordinate maritime activities, commercial relationships and strategic partnerships spanning multiple continents and jurisdictions.
APBTS combines the precision, reliability, and international connectivity long associated with Switzerland with an extensive understanding of the dynamic markets of Asia, the Middle East, and the wider global economy, from North Asia to Northern Europe, from the Arabian Gulf to the Atlantic seaboard.
Access to global banking, leasing, and maritime finance institutions headquartered in Switzerland and across Europe.
Geneva hosts major international trading houses, providing direct access to global commodity flows and cargo interests worldwide.
Switzerland's legal framework and neutral arbitration institutions provide a trusted environment for international contracts.
Geneva's unique concentration of international organisations and embassies supports APBTS's cross-border business development.
With a strong international orientation and deep engagement across Asian markets, APBTS is strategically positioned to support the growing movement of manufactured goods, vehicles, commodities, and industrial products between Asia and global markets, particularly connecting Vietnam and the wider Asia-Pacific region with Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
Not a marketing exercise: the foundation upon which every commercial relationship and long-term partnership is built.
Exceptional, personalised service characterised by technical proficiency, analytical rigour, and an unwavering commitment to peak operational performance.
We uphold the highest ethical standards, maintaining honesty, openness, and respect in every interaction.
Backed by decades of seafaring knowledge and hands-on maritime expertise. When we commit to something, we deliver without exception.
We embrace the Kaizen philosophy of relentless improvement, striving to enhance every process, relationship, and outcome.
We believe in relationships built over time, founded on mutual respect and a commitment to creating lasting commercial value.
The best global platforms are built one relationship at a time. We never lose sight of that.
The APBTS team is comprised of highly experienced maritime professionals with backgrounds spanning commercial shipping, ship finance, PCTC and automotive logistics, dry bulk operations, commodity trading, and international business development.
From our headquarters in Geneva, our team coordinates with associates, agents, port representatives, and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, maintaining the responsiveness and personal service our clients rely upon.
“Your Partner in Efficiency: Proactive, Reliable, and Always There.”Building Value in Every Endeavour
Comprehensive commercial management and chartering services across a broad range of vessel types.
APBTS serves clients in the transport of essential commodities, manufactured goods, and vehicles across global trade routes. Our experienced chartering and operations team manages the complete lifecycle of each voyage, from fixture to delivery, with a focus on precision, reliability, and cost efficiency.
Bulk commodities, project cargo, and heavy lift.
New vehicle logistics for OEMs and distributors.
Wheeled cargo, machinery, and rolling equipment.
Specialist discharge solutions for terminal-constrained ports.
Containerised cargo across global liner and feeder routes.
Our PCTC specialists provide end-to-end automotive logistics solutions, supporting OEMs from factory gate to final distribution channel, coordinating with manufacturers, terminal operators, inland logistics providers, and port agents across major automotive export corridors, with particular focus on Asia-to-Europe, Asia-to-Middle East, and Asia-to-Africa trade lanes.
As dedicated PCTC operators with deep experience in the automotive supply chain, we understand the strict timelines, quality requirements, and documentation standards that OEM clients demand.
A multinational maritime and logistics platform providing access to a broader ecosystem of services and strategic capabilities.
Our mission extends beyond the traditional transportation of cargo: we design, coordinate, and optimise integrated maritime and logistics solutions that create measurable commercial value for our clients and partners worldwide.
We swiftly adapt to our customers' evolving needs, optimising costs and streamlining logistics networks for maximum operational efficiency, built on integrated managed transportation services that enhance freight management throughout the entire supply chain.
APBTS applies the internationally recognised Kaizen philosophy of continuous improvement across every dimension of its operations and network, embraced by all partners, associates, and staff from senior management to operational teams.
“To do it better. Make it better. Improve it even if it isn't broken, because if we don't, we can't compete with those who do.”The Kaizen Philosophy, adopted across the entire APBTS network
Under the guiding theme of “Power of One,” APBTS empowers every network member to function as a true global participant.
Our international ecosystem brings together a carefully cultivated network of complementary partners, counterparts, and stakeholders, each contributing specialist expertise, market access, and operational capability to the broader APBTS platform.
Fleet owners and maritime partners seeking reliable commercial management, chartering relationships, and long-term fleet deployment.
Automotive manufacturers, industrial exporters and commercial shippers requiring specialist PCTC, Ro-Ro, and cargo logistics.
Strategic port infrastructure providers integrated into our global routing, vessel scheduling, and logistics network.
Banks, leasing companies and maritime investors supporting vessel acquisition, fleet development, and capital structures.
Freight forwarders, inspection agencies, commodity traders and supply-chain specialists across our international network.
International institutions supporting long-term platform growth, joint venture development, and cross-border initiatives.
To deliver exceptional maritime and logistics solutions that create enduring value for clients, partners, and stakeholders across the global maritime ecosystem.
To become a trusted, globally recognised international maritime platform connecting the world's major trading regions from Geneva, Switzerland.
Combining Swiss excellence with Asian market depth, building an integrated maritime, logistics, and investment platform that grows with the global economy.
To support the next generation of global trade through long-term partnerships, continuous innovation, and an unwavering commitment to reliability.
APBTS actively pursues strategic joint ventures, co-investment structures, and long-term commercial partnerships with organisations that share our commitment to excellence, reliability, and international growth. We welcome dialogue with shipowners, terminal operators, OEMs, financial institutions, and strategic investors.
Through our Geneva base and international financial network, APBTS engages with a wide range of shipping finance structures: vessel acquisition financing, sale-and-leaseback arrangements, tonnage investment partnerships, and project-specific capital solutions.
We welcome conversations with shipowners, OEMs, terminal operators, financial institutions and strategic investors who share our commitment to excellence and long-term value creation.
“Cultivating Long-Term Partnerships Through Continuous Improvement and Reliability.”
Building Value in Every Endeavour · Exceptional Service, Every Time.
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