2K Shipping Company (2KSC), based in Türkiye, remains optimistic despite concerns for the wider shipping sector, spearheaded by tariffs and disruptions in the Middle East.
A member of BIMCO, 2KSC currently operates five multipurpose vessels, with plans to increase this figure to seven or eight. Its ships vary between 29,000-33,000 dwt with crane lifting capacities between 120-500 tonnes.
2KSC manages its fleet between the Far East and Europe – and vice versa – via both the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope, given continuing disruptions in the Red Sea. Its fleet is primarily deployed on Asia-Europe and Europe-Middle East routes, with these regions providing the majority of work for 2KSC.
The company’s main clients are those within the freight forwarding industry, with oil and gas, wind, machinery, and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) projects.
“The MPP sector for 30,000 dwt vessels shows promising signs with stabilising rates, but increased tariffs and Middle East disruptions pose significant challenges,” said Taylan Sayın, senior chartering and project manager at 2KSC. “My business strategy will focus on diversifying chartering portfolios, monitoring geopolitical developments, and enhancing vessel security to navigate these uncertainties effectively.”
