At Oil Trading and Shipping Limited, shipping and logistics form the backbone of our trading operations. We are closely connected to key regions through our in-house team and a wide network of trusted logistics partners, so we can handle complex transportation and supply challenges with precision, safety, and efficiency.

Our integrated logistics infrastructure enables seamless global movement of commodities, ensuring that energy and raw materials reach markets on time, in full, and in compliance with the highest international standards.

Integrated Fleet and Storage Network

Oil Trading And Shipping, Limited maintains continuous access to a diverse fleet of tanker vessels operating under voyage and time charters, supporting deliveries for our strategic partners across multiple regions. Through a combination of chartered and controlled tonnage, we efficiently manage operational, technical, and commercial requirements while optimising cost and fleet performance.

Our storage network, strategically located in Malta, Türkiye, Romania, Singapore, and extending from Georgia to Central Asia, underpins our ability to balance supply and demand.

Mitigate logistics risk and capitalise on market dynamics.

These capacities reinforce our resilience, flexibility, and competitiveness across the global commodity supply chain.

Multimodal Transportation Capabilities

Oil Trading And Shipping, Limited’s logistics operations span sea, rail, road, and containerized transport, ensuring that every cargo movement—whether bulk or packaged—is handled with efficiency and reliability.
Our shipping division coordinates the transportation of oil, petroleum products, metals, minerals, and fertilizers, integrating marine and inland logistics into one streamlined framework.

By maintaining end-to-end visibility over cargo movements, we ensure optimized scheduling, reduced transit time, and full traceability for our clients worldwide.

Operational Excellence and Safety Standards

We uphold strict vetting and compliance procedures for all vessels and carriers, ensuring safety, environmental responsibility, and adherence to international maritime standards.
Quantity and quality assurance are managed through independent inspectors and superintendents, who oversee sampling, testing, and loss prevention.

Our risk management protocols cover every aspect of the voyage—from chartering and loading to final discharge—protecting both cargo integrity and client interests.

Oil Trading And Shipping Limited’s Chartering Division

All shipping operations are managed through Oil Trading And Shipping's dedicated chartering and freight trading division. As one of the leading charterers of tanker vessels, including both liquid and dry bulk cargoes, OTAS’ s Chartering team plays a pivotal role in supporting OTAS’s trading activities and serving third-party clients.

Chartering team located in Switzerland, Malta and Türkiye maintains a strong presence in the Mediterranean and global freight markets. Its robust chartering infrastructure enables rapid response to market movements and the ability to tailor freight solutions to each client’s needs.

Leveraging an extensive network of shipowners, operators, and brokers, Oil Trading And Shipping Limited maintains real-time market intelligence on freight rates, vessel positions, and chartering opportunities. This ensures fast, reliable, and cost-effective shipping solutions for OTAS’s principals and external partners alike.