Bulk shipping that just works.
Holst is your outsourced bulk shipping freight desk. We handle cargoes such as biomass, grain, cementitious materials, minerals, and selected recycling fractions (including waste-derived fuels).
Our philosophy summed up
When bulk cargo needs to move, you need fast, realistic answers, clear options, and one accountable partner – from first indication to final laytime. Reliability is earned in the details: the right vessel, the right port window, the right documents checked early, and a Plan B when conditions change.
Holst is your outsourced bulk shipping freight desk. We handle cargoes such as biomass, grain, cementitious materials, minerals, and selected recycling fractions (including waste-derived fuels). We stay close to execution with the parties involved, so risks are flagged early, expectations stay aligned, and hidden costs hurt less – waiting time, demurrage, and avoidable friction in ports and handovers.
Holst Shipping exists to reduce uncertainty, protect your margins, and keep cargo moving – with clear ownership and fewer surprises. We back it up with experience since 1972, long-term relationships, and customer references.
If bulk cargo is critical to your business, Holst is the partner that makes it run smoothly – calm, competent, and accountable.
Established 1972
Experience you can rely on. Since 1972, Holst Shipping has helped customers move bulk cargo with steady follow-through, practical judgement, and fewer surprises.
One freight desk, shared coverage
Seven brokers and dedicated support staff work as one team. That gives you continuity, faster response, and less dependency on a single person.
Accountable from indication to laytime
We stay close to the job from first indication to final laytime. Clear ownership and consistent follow-up help reduce loose ends, delays, and avoidable cost.
Ready for a realistic indication?
Share a few details about your cargo, ports and timing. We’ll come back with 2–3 workable options and the trade-offs that matter.
This is how we do it
We treat every shipment as a controlled process, not a guess. First, we clarify what matters—cargo requirements, timing constraints, and the practical limits at each port. Then we turn the market into 2–3 realistic options and explain the trade-offs in plain terms.
Once you decide, we stay close to execution. We align the parties early, check critical documents and port requirements, and keep the plan updated as conditions change—so small issues don’t turn into costly delays.
From inquiry to options
You share the basics (cargo, ports, timing). We respond with 2–3 workable options—plus clear trade-offs on price, timing, risk, and operational complexity. No long list of “maybes”.
From plan to close-out
We coordinate early, confirm readiness, and flag risks fast. If conditions drift—windows, berth changes, slow operations—we escalate and move to a Plan B before waiting time and demurrage eat your margin. We follow through to close-out and laytime.
Small surprises can make bulk shipping expensive
The freight rate is only one line. What hurts margins is what happens around it: unclear constraints, port friction, waiting time, and late document checks.
Start here before you request an indication
The FAQs to the right cover the essentials in plain English—what we do, when to contact us, what information we need, and what you can expect from first indication to final laytime.
Frequently asked questions
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Do you only cover Northern European sea routes or also longer bulk routes?
We work with bulk shipping across a range of sea routes, including longer ones. If you share your ports and cargo, we’ll confirm fit and options.
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How fast can you respond with an indication?
We aim to respond quickly – often with an initial view the same day – depending on corridor, timing, and how complete the input is. If something is unclear, we’ll tell you what’s missing and why it matters.
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What information do you need to give a realistic indication?
Cargo type and quantity, loading/discharging ports, target dates or windows, any constraints (draft, gear, berth limits), and any special requirements (moisture, sampling, documentation). If you don’t have it all, we’ll help you clarify what matters.
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When should we contact Holst in the process?
The earlier, the better—especially when timing, port constraints, or cargo requirements matter. Early involvement gives more options, clearer trade-offs, and fewer last-minute surprises.
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What does Holst actually do?
We are a bulk shipping freight desk and trusted advisor. We don’t operate vessels ourselves – we find realistic options, explain trade-offs, coordinate the parties involved, and stay accountable from first indication to final laytime.
Let’s talk
Share a few details about your cargo and timing, and we’ll get back with clear next steps. Fast, realistic answers—without the noise.