Peters & May is proud to announce a new partnership with Briese Chartering, strengthening its commercial marine transport capabilities between Northern Europe and the East Mediterranean. This agreement allows Peters & May to secure a minimum of one vessel per month on this strategic route, delivering reliable capacity and fixed schedules for commercial, breakbulk, and project cargo.
The first vessel under this new collaboration, BBC Bahrain, successfully loaded multiple cargoes across six ports in June, with a mix of underdeck and on-deck loads. From July through October, Peters & May will utilise a panel of 11 Briese vessels, all geared and well-suited to complex and heavy-lift operations.
Simon Judson, CEO, Peters & May:
“This is a significant step forward for our commercial division. Historically, we’ve been constrained on this trade lane due to limited vessel availability. With Briese Chartering now on board, we can offer secured space, consistent routing, and the operational flexibility our commercial clients demand.”
What This Means for Our Clients
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Guaranteed monthly sailings from Northern Europe to the East Med
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Fixed port rotations and improved scheduling confidence
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Geared multipurpose vessels, ideal for breakbulk and out-of-gauge cargo
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Additional ports, including Gibraltar, Malta, Split, and Tivat, available subject to demand
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Direct access to Briese’s L-type and B-type vessels – equipped with cranes (2 × 80T)
Guenther Siemens, Managing Director, Briese Chartering:
“Our vessels are designed for project and commercial work, and we’re confident this partnership will bring measurable value to Peters & May clients across the region.”
This enhanced route also complements Peters & May’s renewed agreement with BBC Chartering, launching a Mediterranean–U.S. connection this September — offering continuity for clients across multiple corridors.
Upcoming Commercial Sailings – Space Available
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BBC BANGKOK – 7 July
Rotation: Rotterdam – Southampton – Palma – Nice/Genoa – Lavrion – Marmaris/Izmir -
BBC LISBON – 4–10 August (incl. Malta)
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BBC LONDON – 5–15 September
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BBC BERGEN – 5–15 October
About Peters & May – Commercial Marine Transport
For over 50 years, Peters & May has provided dependable shipping solutions across land, air, and sea. Our commercial division supports complex marine logistics, from project cargo and breakbulk to sensitive freight requiring technical handling. With a reputation for reliability and personal service, we deliver logistics solutions that work in the real world — no matter how challenging the cargo or destination.
Contact for media and commercial enquiries:
Sophie Edgerley — Peters & May
📧 sophie@petersandmay.com
Karen Bartlett — Saltwater Communications
📧 k.bartlett@saltwater-comms.com
