VARAMAR

VARAMAR
Company typePrivate
IndustryShipping
Founded2009
Area served
Worldwide
ServicesBreakbulk, Dry-bulk, Oversized, RO-RO, Containers
WebsiteVARAMAR Official Website

VARAMAR is a shipping company founded in 2009, specializing in breakbulk, heavy & oversized, and dry-bulk cargo.[1][2][3]

The company operates globally, offering tramp and semi-liner services. Its offices are located in 13 countries.

It has also has a wide network of agents in numerous African countries, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

History

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VARAMAR was founded in 2009.[4][5][6] It has developed customized transport services for complex cargo, including dismantled plants, wind turbines, and bridges.[7] In October 2023, VARAMAR opened a new office in Istanbul and appointed Emre Öncü as its Managing Director.[8][9] In 2023, VARAMAR's founder launched an online fixing platform that enhances efficiency in the shipping industry.[10][11]

The company operates globally, offering tramp and semi-liner services. Its offices are located in 13 countries.

Fleet and operations

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Varamar primarily operates a fleet of vessels ranging from 3,000 to 30,000 deadweight tons (DWT), allowing the company to handle various cargo sizes and types. The company initially focused on trade routes connecting Europe with the Middle East, Asia, and the Far East. However, it has since expanded its services to include routes to Africa and the Americas. Varamar has established a global presence through its network of offices and agent representations. Key office locations include Belgium, Germany, Italy, Greece, Ukraine, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, China, Canada, the United States, and Spain.[12][13][14][15]

The company also has a wide network of agents in numerous African countries, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.[16][17][18]

VARAMAR offers specialized shipping services for various types of cargo, including:

  • Breakbulk: handling large, heavy, and unconventional shipments, such as dismantled factories and green energy equipment.
  • Dry-bulk: transporting materials like grains and minerals securely and timely.
  • Oversized: expertise in shipping large industrial machinery and structures.
  • RO-RO: facilitating smooth transport of wheeled equipment and heavy machinery.
  • Containers: providing efficient container shipping services for both small and large shipments.

Varamar is also recognised for its capacity in the breakbulk sector, where it ships cargo such as wind turbine components, cables, drilling rigs, cranes, industrial equipment, yachts, transformers, engines, turbines, vehicles, and various steel products.

The company maintains strategic partnerships with several shipping firms, including Vartom, Cosco, and ECL.

References

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  2. ^ Allen2025-04-08T07:44:00+01:00, Joshua. "Varamar launches Middle East, India and Australia service". Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. Retrieved 2025-05-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Athens (undefined), Harry Papachristou (2016-05-05). "VARAMAR spreads global footprint". TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  4. ^ Allen2025-02-10T09:50:00+00:00, Joshua. "Nuclear-powered Remora vision". Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. Retrieved 2025-05-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ 2023-05-18T10:12:00. "HLPFI meets: Alexander Varvarenko". Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. Retrieved 2025-05-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "VARAMAR, Other type - Details and current position - MMSI 255512000 - VesselFinder". www.vesselfinder.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  7. ^ "Crewing › VARAMAR". popeye-crew.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  8. ^ Bajic, Adnan (2023-10-03). "Varamar opens office in İstanbul, names Emre Öncü as managing director". Project Cargo Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  9. ^ "Shipping companies agree on commercial partnership to boost respective trades - India Shipping News". 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  10. ^ Papachristou (undefined), Harry (2017-10-02). "VARAMAR founder launches online fixing platform". TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  11. ^ "Ukrainian Shipping Company Plans to Accept Bitcoin". Bloomberg.com. Archived from the original on 2020-02-15. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  12. ^ "Varamar Expands Multimodal Capabilities Through Varamar Trans". Hellenic Shipping News. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  13. ^ Bajic, Adnan (2023-10-03). "Varamar opens office in İstanbul, names Emre Öncü as managing director". Project Cargo Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  14. ^ "Hellenic Shipping News Worldwide". hellenicshippingnews.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  15. ^ "Varamar forms partnership with COSCO's ASL Shipping & Logistics". Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  16. ^ "COSCO SHIPPING Lines". coscoshipping.com. Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  17. ^ "Varamar and COSCO Shipping agree to commercial partnership". Marine Construction Magazine. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  18. ^ "Varamar, and a shipment firm partner to boost trade". Riviera. Retrieved 2025-05-01.