Global Chartering was established in 2019 as a 50:50 joint venture between leading steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, and DryLog, experts in shipping dry bulk globally. The venture combines ArcelorMittal’s cargo knowledge with DryLog’s extensive technical and commercial vessel management expertise. It handles a large part of ArcelorMittal’s annual cargo business from three bases in London, Mauritius and India.
As global leader in the dry bulk shipping industry, our vision is to be the preferred choice for customers, employees, and investors. We’ll achieve this through deepening our insights, adapting to change, embracing new technologies and always striving to do better.
Our core values unify and guide our efforts in offices and on vessels. They are part of every job description, and are essential in employee performance evaluations.
Safety is our top priority. We make no concessions in order to protect both our people and the environment.
Sustainability is at our core. We constantly pursue innovative solutions for a greener, responsible future in our industry and for the planet.
We consistently deliver high quality services and fulfil our commitments.
We foster collaboration and inclusivity, valuing each team member’s expertise. This is grounded in mutual trust, respect and shared goals.
We live our values daily, demonstrating fairness, trustworthiness, ethics, and respect, even without scrutiny. We stay open to listening and learning
from others.
We continually seek to innovate, testing and adopting new ideas, technologies and practices to offer better services, improve safety and protect the environment.
We handle 25 per cent of ArcelorMittal's dry bulk shipping requirements worldwide, on behalf of AM Sourcing SCA, AM/NS India, AM Mining SA, AM Logistics Belgium NV, and AM/NS Calvert LLC. Our top three customers in terms of cargo lift are AM Sourcing SCA, AM Nippon Steel India and Tata Steel Global. Other customers include Vale International SA, Rio Tinto Shipping (Asia) and Trafigura Maritime Logistics.
Mr Viral C Vora is an executive board member of Global Chartering Limited. With over 48 years' experience in the cargo and freight industry, he has a deep understanding of the unique challenges and requirements of shipping dry bulk around the world.
Vice President / Director
Yannis is responsible for the strategic direction and management of Global Chartering and is also managing director of AMDL Ship Management.
He has been vice chairman of DryLog since 2014. A seasoned director of 35 years, he has been a director of Ceres Shipping and its subsidiaries from 2004 until today.
CEO
Capt. Nitin Mehotra joined Arcelor Mittal in 2003. He is responsible for raw materials and finished goods chartering, all port activities, ship purchasing and leasing, as well as shipping operations.
General Manager
Gurpreet is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation and management of finance-related activities for several shipping companies within the ArcelorMittal Group. A skilled negotiator, he has successfully led financial restructuring initiatives, achieving significant cost reductions and advantageous financing terms.
CFO
Sanjay spent 20 years with Anglo Eastern gaining deep expertise in shipping technical management before joining Global Chartering. He is committed to maintaining the highest standards of vessel performance and his dedication to safety is unwavering.
Technical and ESG Manager
Alper is head of chartering and raw materials at ArcelorMittal Shipping. As an accomplished and seasoned professional in the maritime industry, he has a wealth of expertise as a dry bulk charterer securing and managing charter contracts.
Head of Chartering
Paolo is an experienced chartering manager at AMDL Ship Management. Previously with ArcelorMittal Shipping, as head of the Panamax Desk, he handled on average 30 million metric tons of raw materials cargo per year.
Chartering Manager
Rob has 27 years’ experience in Ship operations, including 15 years with ArcelorMittal Shipping. His commitment to excellence in fuel procurement, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency has consistently delivered positive results.
Head of Operations
Kamlesh, based in Mauritius, is responsible for regulatory affairs and administration of GCL. With over 10 years' experience in the group and a background as a chartered accountant, he has played a key role in ensuring GCL maintains strict financial and regulatory control.
Senior Accountant
Jacob is the senior accountant with responsibility for streamlining financial processes, implementing effective financial controls and contributing to the financial health of GCL.
Senior Accountant
Viral C Vora
London
Philippe Noury
France
Ilias A Iliopoulos
Monaco
Zakir Hussein Niamut
Mauritius
Athanasios Thanopoulos
Greece
Dilshad Rajabalee
Mauritius
