信德海事网-专业海事信息咨询服务平台 登录 | 注册 [ 设为首页 ] [ 加入收藏 ] 中文版 ENGLISH WeChat Mobile --> --> ENGLISH   >   MARKET --> Wallem takes ship management opportunities as outsourcing trend continues 2026-03-20 11:30 By： xinde marine news 分享： --> --> --> 评论 --> --> Wallem takes ship management opportunities as outsourcing trend continues    Increasing specialization in shipping is tempting new and established owners to use managers so they can focus on core interests, says Wallem Managing Director of Ship Management Ioannis Stefanou   Opportunities for third-party managers are expanding as the rising intricacies of operating vessels encourages exporters new to ship owning to delegate and established owners increasingly seek ways to focus on the rewards available from core business.     For Hong Kong-based Wallem this means expansion among emerging Chinese operators and younger Greek owners, said Managing Director of Ship Management Ioannis Stefanou, after the group increased its presence across all shipping sectors in 2025.   Existing and new clients entrusted more vessels to Wallem, said Stefanou, boosting its fleet of pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs), tankers, LPG carriers, bulkers and container ships.    “Our client base increased, but also we had a lot of organic growth from clients that were already with Wallem which is always a good sign about our service delivery,” he said.   “There are still opportunities out there for third party managers. I believe the opportunities are actually increasing because ship management is becoming so specialised and something an owner might want to outsource to be able to focus on what they do best, which is the commercial side of shipping - operating, buying and selling assets.”   Wallem’s closeness to Chinese markets has helped it gain business from car makers, like BYD, which seek greater control over the export process. Wallem has become the largest third-party manager of