Teras Cargo Transport (America), LLC, a recognized full‐service marine transport and logistics service provider and BBC Chartering & Logistic GmbH & Co. KG, a recognized global leader in providing tailor‐made flexible shipping solutions for both heavy lift and project cargoes, announced this week that they have entered into a powerful alliance for the joint ownership of the multipurpose heavy lift vessel “BBC Houston”, which is now flagged with the US flag.
According to Svend Andersen, President and CEO of BBC Chartering, the US flagged vessel, m/v BBC Houston, is setting a milestone in the company’s history and “we are proud to be able to now offer a US flag vessel to our global customers through our US Company”.
Joe Sanders, President and CEO of Teras Cargo Transport, said, “This latest edition to our fleet, the m/v BBC Houston, will increase our presence in the United States and worldwide, and it will improve our service on every continent”.
The m/v BBC Houston, a 7,500 dwt multipurpose heavy lifter with combined crane capacity of 500mt and a service speed of 16.5 knots, is operated by the new joint venture company “Teras BBC Chartering Houston LLC” located in Houston. Teras BBC is jointly owned by the US subsidiaries of BBC Chartering and Teras. This new US flag service reinforces the strong commitment of Teras and BBC to the United States and to their clients that require breakbulk and heavy‐lift capabilities, already the unique strength of the Teras and BBC fleets.
About Teras Cargo Transport (America), LLC
Teras is a full‐service marine transport company offering shipping and logistics services for breakbulk, heavy lift, rolling stock, container, bulk and liquid cargoes. Teras is part of a group of financially strong companies with years of experience in the marine transport field and specialized in delivering heavy and uniquely sized project cargoes to ports with limited facilities. Teras maintains and operates a versatile and diverse fleet of Ro/Ro and Lo/Lo vessels, barges, tugs and jack‐up vessels
About BBC Chartering
BBC was founded in 1997, with a fleet of ten vessels serving a small niche in the chartered shipping market. Today, with a fleet of more than 110 vessels, a global network of 24 offices, and an efficient structure staffed by more than 270 experienced and highly educated employees, the company has become a recognized global shipping leader offering diverse cargo delivery options ranging from the traditional tramp service to liner services with regular sailings, serving the Oil & Gas, Mining and Power industries all over the world.
For media inquiries: William Powell,
Vice President of BBC Chartering USA, LLC
Teras BBC Chartering Houston, LLC
6565 West Loop South ∙ Suite 200‐210 Bellaire∙ TX 77401 USA
Phone +1 713 668 4020
Email william.powell@bbc‐chartering.com
Additional information is available at www.terasamerica.com and www.bbc‐chartering.com
