Steelcutting P153 - Hong Ha
Alongside the ceremony, we held meetings with the yard team, joined by father and son Van der Plas.
About Handelskade.
Travelled the world, embraced cultures, learned from mistakes, inhaled know-how, chose different ways of working, invented solutions, expanded international network, developed ideas and received certifications. As an accumulated result we offer you since the 1st of January 2018 a wide range of services including turn-key shipbuilding, ship sales, ship valuations, consultancy and project management.
Things that matter to us are longterm relationships, trustworthiness and happiness.
30+
years of
experience
100+
finished
projects
250+
equipment partners
Our services.
Handelskade offers expert shipbuilding, brokerage, project management, and maritime consultancy services, delivering tailored solutions for your needs.
Shipbuilding
Handelskade is a Dutch shipbuilding contractor with over 30 years of experience in inland and coastal vessels. We operate globally, with a strong focus on Vietnam, Turkey, and Romania. Our flexible model without owning a shipyard allows us to select the best available yard for each project, always aiming for the optimal price-quality ratio.
Equipment Supply
Handelskade takes care of the complete procurement of ship equipment, tailored to each project. Thanks to our reliable suppliers, with whom we have a longterm relationship and track record, we are able to compare and assess multiple technical and commercial options always aiming for the best price-quality-performance ratio.
Marine Logistics
Handelskade Marine Logistics (HML) provides complete logistics solutions for the marine and cruise industry. No challenge is too complex: from frozen and refrigerated cargo to oversized equipment or urgent hand-carried deliveries, we take care of it.
Our shipbuilding
projects.
DQS-01 / DQS-02 / DQS-03 / DQS-04.
Ludwigshafen.
EEMS BISON.
RMS Ruhrort.
Handelskade News.
Meet our site team at PVSM, Dung Quat, Vietnam.
Our team on site has grown to 8 people, working at PVSM in Dung Quat and at Hong Ha Shipbuilding in Hai Phong.
Another milestone in our series of four: the mega blocks for P160-DQS02 are now being placed in the dry dock, where they will be joined together into one hull.
Another milestone in our series of four: the mega blocks for P160-DQS02 are now being placed in the dry dock, where they will be joined together into one hull.
Handelskade is looking for a Project Coordinator (Full-time)
Handelskade is looking for a Project Coordinator (Full-time)
Handelskade is attending SMM Hamburg, 1 to 4 September 2026.
Handelskade is attending SMM Hamburg, 1 to 4 September 2026.
Meet our team.
Our team delivers top-tier shipbuilding services, working with partners worldwide—from shipyards and equipment suppliers to financial institutions. Whether sourcing materials, negotiating contracts, or overseeing construction, we ensure quality and efficiency. With a vast global network, we connect buyers and sellers, turning complex maritime projects into seamless successes. Discover the team of Handelskade.