30 years experience in shipbuilding

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.

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Shipbuilding & Conversions

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. 

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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. 

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Project Management

Handelskade oversees the entire shipbuilding process from start to finish. We coordinate all phases from design and planning to construction, outfitting, inspections, and delivery. With clear communication and hands-on supervision at the shipyard, we ensure that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Our Projects.

DQS-01 / DQS-02 / DQS-03 / DQS-04.
Type: Multi-Purpose General Cargo Vessel
DWT: 5000
Country: Vietnam
Ludwigshafen.
Type: Inland River Container Vessel
DWT: 2470
Country: Romania - The Netherlands
EEMS BISON.
Type: Multi-Purpose General Cargo Vessel
DWT: 4100
Country: Turkey
RMS Ruhrort.
Type: General Cargo
DWT: 2957
Country: Turkey
News.
Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at OSWALD Elektromotoren 3

Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at OSWALD

This week, we attended the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at OSWALD Elektromotoren GmbH in Miltenberg for the first two of four E-motors for our newbuild project in Vietnam, ordered by CMB TECH and Boeckmans. A significant milestone in this collaboration.

Steel cutting ceremony at DQS Shipyard 2

Steel cutting ceremony at DQS Shipyard

On September 18th 2024 Handelskade and her esteemed customer CMB-Boeckmans attended the steel cutting ceremony at DQS Shipyard in Vietnam for the first hull number DQS-01 out of a series of four multi-purpose dry cargo vessels of 5.000 dwt.

EEMS BISON

Launch MV EEMS BISON!

We're extremely proud to have launched the first Eems B-type, EEMS BISON, in Turkey with Amasus and BOGAZICI Shipyard. The B-type, open top MPP shortsea cargo ship, is capable of carrying windmill blades and constructions in open top condition as well as containers, bulk cargo and break bulk cargoes.

Team

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.