Independent tanker commercial management from Dubai.

Reedham Shipping FZCO provides commercial management, ownership support and market advice for LR2 and MR oil tankers. Based in Uptown Tower Dubai, with reach across Fujairah, Singapore and global clean and dirty trades.

LR2 & MR Tankers
Commercial Management
Owner Representation
Founded and led by William Berney, Owner & CEO
18+ years’ experience in oil major chartering and global shipbroking.
LR2 tanker alongside – example vessel Stavanger Star
STAVANGER STAR
LR2 Example
Illustrative reference vessel, showing our core LR2 segment focus for long-haul crude & clean trades.
Dubai • Fujairah • Singapore time-zones covered

About Reedham Shipping FZCO

Reedham Shipping FZCO is an owner-led commercial platform focused on value-driven employment of LR2 and MR tankers, combining oil major chartering insight with brokerage execution.

From Uptown Tower Dubai, Reedham Shipping connects tanker owners, commodity traders and refiners across the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and East-West routes.

  • 18+ years in spot & period chartering for oil majors and trading houses.
  • Hands-on commercial management for both owned and third-party LR2/MR tonnage.
  • Deep familiarity with AG, Red Sea, Med, Atlantic Basin and Far East product flows.
  • Strong relationships with charterers in Dubai, Fujairah and Singapore.
Why owners work with us
Commercial edge

Real-time market feel across AG/East & West of Suez, with practical tanker operations know-how.

Transparent

Clear reporting, open book approach and alignment on risk, reward and charter party terms.

Owner mindset

Decisions taken as shipowners, not intermediaries – preserving asset value and reputation.

Services

Commercial management and advisory for LR2 and MR tankers, tailored to individual owners, investors and trading desks.

Commercial Management & Ownership Support

End-to-end commercial coverage for time-charter and spot-trading LR2 and MR tonnage.

  • Cargo program design and voyage selection for CPP, DPP and fuel oil trades.
  • Negotiation of spot, COA and period charters with oil majors and traders.
  • TCE and P&L tracking, performance benchmarking and bunker consumption review.
  • Charter party drafting, rider clauses and vetting-friendly employment structures.

Market Advice & Asset Strategy

Independent perspective on where and how to position your tanker exposure.

  • LR2 vs MR exposure strategy across AG/India, Singapore and Atlantic basins.
  • Time-charter coverage recommendations and period vs spot balance.
  • Input on S&P timing, newbuild vs resale vs older tonnage plays.
  • Benchmarking against Baltic routes, FFA curves and refinery flow changes.

Fleet Focus – LR2 & MR Tankers

Reedham Shipping’s sweet spot is modern LR2 and MR vessels trading clean and dirty products across key refining hubs.

LR2 tanker on the move at sea
Example LR2 deployment: long-haul AG → Europe / US Gulf clean & crude routes, leveraging refinery dislocation and storage plays.

While Reedham Shipping can advise across the tanker spectrum, our core focus is:

LR2: 105–120k DWT
MR: 45–55k DWT
CPP / Gasoil / Naphtha
Fuel Oil / Crude
  • Clean LR2s in AG – East/West programs.
  • Eco MRs trading AG–India, East Africa, Red Sea and cross-regional trades.
  • Ad-hoc consultancy for investors looking at LR2/MR acquisitions or divestments.

Key Trading & Operational Hubs

Our coverage mirrors where our clients trade: Dubai for decision-makers, Fujairah for bunkers and storage, Singapore for Asia-Pacific flows.

Oil terminal and port infrastructure in Dubai
Dubai

Uptown Tower – Commercial base

Proximity to trading houses, refiners, owners and banks in DIFC, JLT and DMCC, with direct access to charterers fixing AG-centric cargoes.

Oil storage tanks at Fujairah terminal
Fujairah

Bunkers & storage

Key bunkering and storage hub outside the Strait of Hormuz, influencing LR2/MR routing, lay-by, blending and floating storage strategies.

Oil terminal and jetties in Singapore
Singapore

Asia-Pacific crossroads

Refinery and trading centre for East of Suez flows, with active LR2/MR demand into North Asia, SE Asia and Pacific markets.

Contact

For vessel discussions, market views or asset strategy around LR2 and MR tankers, please reach out directly.

Principal

William Berney
Owner & CEO, Reedham Shipping FZCO

Registered office

Reedham Shipping FZCO
Uptown Tower, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Please note: this site is informational only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities or provide regulated investment advice.