About us

About Hartel

Due to our experience over the last 3 decades we are convinced that we can offer you our reliable service and good reputation in the market.

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About us

Trusted project cargo shipping

Hartel started purely as brokering company. After approximately 5 years it was noticed that there was a need of vessels between Continent and East Mediterranean, able to handle BreakBulk and especially Project Material.This was the beginning of Hartel’s service between Continent and East Mediterranean / Black Sea v.v.. At present Hartel operate 5 modern tweendeckerwhich are on long term Time Charter with their principal, carrying Project Materials for major engineering companies and project forwarders.

Hartel has built up a reliable reputation amongst ship owners, cargo owners and forwarders, same has been achieved by excellent performance, trust and honesty. Therefore we value long term business relationships with our contractual partners providing first class and timely performance on each shipment.

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History

Hartel Shipping & Chartering B.V. was founded December 1990 by John Hartman and John Brobbel, both having more than 20 years of experience in chartering business. Since January 2008 Mr John Hartman is enjoying his early retirement and the company is now fully owned by Mr John Brobbel.

Companies

Part of Hudig & Veder Group

Hudig & Veder

Hudig & Veder has evolved from a ship broker to a full-service logistics provider, offering comprehensive logistical solutions. We combine three main departments—Agencies, Bulk, and Chartering—into our ABC-concept. This concept ensures a seamless supply chain under our control: we charter vessels, inspect goods during loading, handle formalities, and manage the entire journey.

Hudig & Veder

Bulk Maritime Agencies

As an independent and committed company, BMA operates in the field of tramp agencies, comprising dry and liquid cargo vessels. Our well skilled and experienced operators provide you a 24 hours/7 days a week service. Apart from ship agencies, we can provide you with a large range of ship related services in the HARAG range.

Bulk Maritime Agencies

Fairway Shipping Agencies

Fairway Shipping Agencies was founded on the 1st of July 2003 and is part of the Hudig & Veder Group. FSA acts as an independent port agent on behalf of both charterers and owners even since. We are your dedicated partner in the major NW European ports, linking all the relevant parties within the port guaranteeing a smooth dispatch. We are continuously improving and expanding our services securing our high level of quality, efficiency and sustainability, which you and your vessel deserve!

Fairway Shipping Agencies

Gans Cargo Operations

We are a Rotterdam headquartered shipping and forwarding company, specialized in international supply chain logistics. Based on our experience and detailed discussions with our customers, we can offer innovative and tailor-made solutions for your logistic challenges. An increasing demand has influenced our decision to focus on the development of covered storage for dry bulk products at strategic locations worldwide.

Gans Cargo Operations

Maripro

At Maripro, we specialize in providing comprehensive ship agency services. From coordinating loading and unloading to handling customs procedures and husbandry matters, our team of maritime experts ensures that your ship operations run smoothly and efficiently. We offer tailored solutions for all your maritime needs. Renowned for our personal approach, reliability, expertise and round the clock assistance we go beyond the standard agency services

Maripro

Ovet Shipping

The main activity of Ovet Shipping, with offices located in Terneuzen and Flushing (Vlissingen), is providing shipping agency services in the Western Scheldt area. Mainly dry-bulk related tramp-agencies and chemicals/liquefied gas tankers but also husbandry- and offshore related owners agencies. Next to the services as shipping agent, Ovet Shipping is an experienced logistic service provider: freight forwarding, coastal- and deepsea chartering, barging, trucking, storage and warehousing and customs agency represent an important part of the provided services.

Ovet Shipping

Our history

228 years of agility

2025

The Christening of the Maasvliet

Surrounded by partners, colleagues, and maritime professionals, we officially welcomed the Maasvliet into our fleet. The vessel will be chartered by Subsea Environmental Services and deployed for vital subsea cable projects over the coming years.

2021

New at H&V Group: Hartel Shipping

After many years of intensive and successful cooperation, Hudig & Veder and Hartel Shipping have decided to strengthen their cooperation even more by integrating the organizations.

2020

New at H&V Group: BMA and OVET Shipping

H&V participates in Bulk Maritime Agencies B.V. and Ovet Shipping B.V.

2019

Laurenshaven Warehouse

H&V expands its activities and builds a warehouse in the Laurenshaven. This warehouse has special features like moving rooftops, possibility to move walls and mixing of cargoes.

2017

Gans Cargo is expending their activities

Gans Cargo invests in agency and forwarding business in Egypt.

2012 - 2014

2 more ships for Vliet Shipping

During these years Vliet Shipping expands its fleet with 2 more ships.

2011

H&V Vliet Shipping

Together with Hartel Shipping & Chartering, Hudig & Veder starts H&V Vliet Shipping, a shipping company focused on project cargo. This shipping company operated 6 (sister) vessels.

2010

New at H&V Group: Gans Transport BV.

H&V participates in Gans Transport BV. Like Hudig & Veder Bulk Logistics, Gans Transport BV is a bulk agency and forwarding company.

2005

Participation in the ms Rhoon

H&V participates in the ms Rhoon. In 2006 a second ship is launched named ms Brielle. In 2008 both ships are sold.

2003

Fairway Shippping Agencies x Hudig & Veder

H&V starts with shipping agent Fairway Shipping Agencies.

2002

Peterson Control Union becomes shareholder of H&V

Family owned company Peterson Control Union becomes shareholder of Hudig & Veder. This year Hudig & Veder invests in a bulk warehousing terminal. With this investment H&V expands its services.

2000

H&V as an independent forwarder

From the turn of the millennium, Hudig & Veder develops more and more as an independent forwarder with related activities such as chartering, bulk shipping, project shipping and bulk storage.

1994

H&V takes over company Dammers

H&V takes over forwarding and agent company Dammers. This acquisition creates a long-time relationship with Seatrade Reefer Chartering.

1975

Launch of ms Echo

During the launch of the ms Echo you see G.A. Fontein and the captain of the ship.

1940 - 1945

World War II

During World War II the ministry of war transport charters 4 Hudig & Veder ships. During that time Hudig & Veder lost 41 of its crew members and 4 of its ships.

1925

J.G.A. Fontein

J.G.A. Fontein becomes partner of the company.

1912

N.V. Maatschappij Zeevaart

In this year N.V. Maatschappij Zeevaart is founded. In this same year they launced their first ship: ss Arundo

1903

Hudig & Veder Company

Hudig & Blokhuyzen will continue using the name Hudig & Veder.

1884

ss Echo and ss Ino

Hudig & Veder firsts ship was built: steamship ss Echo. The same year they launched a second ship: ss Ino

1882

Shipping company Hudig & Veder

J. Hudig and L.W. Veder start a shipping company named Hudig & Veder.

1857

Jan Hudig partnership with L.W. Veder

Jan Hudig enters into a partnership with L.W. Veder. They continue using the well-known name: Hudig & Blokhuyzen

1818

Titel toevoegen

Closely connected to Hudig & Veder is John Hudig & Son BV. Since 1818 they acted as agent of Lloyd's insurance market in London and also represented the Institute of London Underwriters.

1800

Our company in the colonial era

Hudig & Blokhuyzen acknowledges its historical involvement in the trade of colonial goods, some produced through slave labor. While the partners' exact views on slavery are unknown, the company recognizes the lasting impact of this past. They are committed to further examining their history to contribute to current discussions on the Dutch slavery legacy.