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FIXSHIPS Ship Brokering and Shipping Trading Ltd.

Navigating Trust, Delivering Results: 35+ Years of Owner-Led Maritime Chartering, Brokering, and Ship Management

Operational Certainty in a Volatile World—FIXSHIPS Delivers Excellence Where It Counts

For over 35 years, FIXSHIPS TRADING INC. has been the steady hand guiding complex cargoes, vessels, and shipping stakeholders across the challenging waters of the Azov, Black Sea, and beyond. Led by veteran Captain Ozcan Yavuz, we blend the deep-rooted knowledge of a master mariner with the agility and attention of a boutique firm—ensuring every voyage, fixture, and fleet under our care benefits from strategic insight, operational discipline, and unwavering personal commitment.

Value Proposition 

Comprehensive Ship Solutions—Chartering. Brokering. Management.

• Ship Chartering: FIXSHIPS  specializes in dry bulk, general cargo, and commodity shipments, expertly arranging voyage, time, and COA contracts for river/coastal and Panamax vessels in the Azov, Black Sea, Mediterranean, and European corridors.
• Exacting Ship Brokering: As your  advocate in freight negotiations, we deliver transparent, competitive, and      timely fixtures—even for the most demanding cargoes—backed by daily market      intelligence and trusted relationships throughout the region.
• Proactive Ship Management: From technical oversight to port operations, compliance, insurance, bunkering,  and maintenance, our experienced team optimizes operational efficiency and      cost control for owners and operators alike.
• Support Services: Customs clearance, ship repair coordination (Tuzla, Yalova), maritime consulting,      and on/off-hire surveys—your cargo, vessel, and crew are in expert hands.

Proof & Reputation 

Trusted by Industry Leaders—a Track Record Built on Reliability, Retention, and Results

• Over three decades of zero-incident navigation and successful fixtures
• Direct leadership from a Master Mariner with an international career commanding dry cargo and tanker fleets, plus strategic expansion of      managed vessels across multiple companies
• Long-standing partnerships with commodity traders, shipowners, and operators—many clients have trusted us for 15+ years
• Regulatory mastery throughout Turkish ports, Russian river systems,  and key European gateways.

The FIXSHIPS Difference - Where Others Automate, We Orchestrate—Maritime Services With a Human Touch

Unlike the commoditized giants, at FIXSHIPS every client receives principal-level guidance, 24/7 responsiveness, and tailored strategies crafted for your operational goals and risk profile. We thrive on complexity, solving problems before they arise and staying accountable from contract to cargo delivery. Discover the confidence of working with a partner who treats your shipment as their own.

Call to Action 

Ready to Move—Or Need Expert Guidance? Contact FIXSHIPS Today

Experience the certainty, agility, and expertise that only decades of owner-led maritime service can provide. Reach out now for a confidential consultation or tailored proposal—let us take your chartering, brokering, or vessel management challenges aboard with precision and care.

  📞 Contact FIXSHIPS Today   

Let our experienced shipbrokers assist with your next voyage. 

📧 Email: chartering@fixships.com    and/or     fix@fixships.com  

🚢 We provide Professional Shipbroker Services in Turkey | Vessel Chartering & Maritime Logistics | Ship repairing and surveys

Are you Looking for a reliable shipbroker in Turkey or everywhere in The World ? Our expert team specializes in vessel chartering, freight forwarding, and maritime logistics across global trade routes. Whether you need dry bulk, tanker, or container shipping, we connect cargo owners with trusted vessels efficiently and cost-effectively.

🌍 Why Choose Our Shipbroker Services?

•  ✅ Experienced shipbrokers with global network access

•  ✅ Specialized in bulk cargo, tanker chartering, and project cargo

•  ✅ Strategic location in Istanbul, serving Europe, Asia, and the Middle and Far east

•  ✅ Transparent pricing and fast turnaround

📦 Our Services

•  Dry Bulk Shipbroker – Iron ore, coal, grain, and more

•  Tanker Chartering – Crude oil, chemicals, and petroleum products

•  Freight Forwarding – End-to-end cargo management

•  Vessel Chartering – Spot and time charters tailored to your needs

📍 Local Expertise, Global Reach

Based in Bosphorus of Istanbul, we offer localized support with international standards. Whether you're a cargo owner, trader, or logistics manager, our shipbroker solutions are designed to optimize your supply chain.

🚢 Our Shipbroking Specializations

• Dry Bulk & General Cargo Shipping

• Tanker & Chemical Cargo Chartering

• Single Voyage, Period Charter & COA Shipbroking (up to Panamax)

• Through-Freight Solutions with competitive rates

📦 Cargo Expertise

We handle a wide range of bulk and neo-bulk commodities, including:

• Grain

• Steel

• Fertilizer

• Scrap

• Coal

• Other industrial cargoes

🌍 Global Coverage

FIXSHIPS operates across key maritime regions:

• Russian Azov Sea & River Ports

• Black Sea

• Far East

• Americas
• Africa

• European Markets

⚓ Fleet Advantages

• Our versatile fleet includes Handy, Panamax, and shallow-draft vessels optimized for efficient cargo operations:

• Fixing also Volgobalt, Omsky, Sormovsky, Don-type vessels for river-sea navigation

• Box-shaped cargo holds for faster loading/unloading and enhanced cargo safety

• Ideal for bulk commodities like steel, grain, fertilizer, coal, and project cargo

🛠️ Additional Maritime Services

• Expert management of Turkish Straits & Ports

• Customs Clearance for ships and cargo

• Ship Repair in Tuzla and Yalova shipyards

• Marine Surveys including on/off-hire inspections

 
📞 Contact FIXSHIPS Today

Let our experienced shipbrokers assist with your next voyage.

📧 Email: chartering@fixships.com    and/or     fix@fixships.com