TR Intelligence

Riverlake assists clients in setting up Shipping Desks. 

One of Riverlake’s specialty is to help clients who do not have a shipping department to establish one based on internationally recognized organizational standards. This includes providing guidance and support to set up the necessary processes, systems, and personnel to efficiently manage shipping operations in accordance with global best practices.

As one example, in the late 90s, Riverlake was tasked by Lukoil to establish a transparent shipping desk. Riverlake created and registered Eiger Shipping, a 100% Lukoil subsidiary, to handle shipping activities through its Geneva office. Riverlake was responsible for organizing and developing the shipping desk and fleet and ensuring profitability and market leadership.

At its peak under Riverlake management, 44 vessels were operating under the Eiger Shipping entity. In 2007, Lukoil decided to bring in-house a high-quality shipping operation that had been built up over eight years of exceptional growth by Riverlake.

A track record of producing in-depth feasibility studies.

Our Intelligence unit has a successful track record of producing in-depth feasibility studies for a wide range of countries, for instance Cameroon, Angola, Nigeria, various locations across Asia and more.

We specialize in conducting thorough market research at the country level and focus on our core business of offshore and onshore maritime operations and transportation. Contact us to know more.

Our training courses and seminars have drawn hundreds of attendees.

Over the years, hundreds of people from the maritime industry have attended our seminars and training courses. Aware of the importance of knowledge transfer and training, you will review:

• Oil Market Trends
• Bills of lading
• Demurrage
• P&I clubs
• Types of vessels and hulls, ship’s measurements
• Ship to ship operations, including risks and difficulties
• Chartering vessels and cargoes
• How to set up a shipping department
• Charter agreements – Spot, COA, Time Charter, Bare Boat
• Legal liabilities and insurance

The courses also cover freight invoices, calculation of freight costs, Worldscale, documentation. Additionally, you will explore maritime regulation including vetting, insurance for oil tankers, IMO and Class, and more.