How Sevenstar Yacht Transport navigates Asia’s complex yacht transport market
Bert van Muylwijk
Yacht Transport in Asia: Balancing Reliability, Safety, and Transparency
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As global shipping routes shift and project cargo demand rises, yacht transport companies operating in Asia face ongoing logistical challenges. In this dynamic environment, clear planning and transparent communication have become key to ensuring smooth and reliable yacht shipments.
Asia’s yacht transport schedules are closely tied to vessel availability, which is often impacted by time-critical project cargo taking priority due to higher rates paid—such as components for wind farms and military equipment. Shipping follows trends in the global economy as well as international politics. To address these fluctuations, Sevenstar Yacht Transport offers fixed loading windows and maintains flexible scheduling options to support yacht owners preparing for transport.
Destinations: Phuket, Singapore and Hong Kong
Destinations like Phuket, Singapore and Hong Kong continue to be important hubs for loading and discharging yachts. Phuket offers the advantage of aligning with the November–May cruising season and has robust local yachting infrastructure. Singapore, while sometimes more expensive, provides year-round shipping flexibility due to frequent vessel stops for bunkering. Hong Kong serves as a key destination for the delivery of newly built yachts arriving from Europe for the Chinese market.
A fleet of 140 cargo vessels
Backed by its parent company, the Spliethoff Group, Sevenstar benefits from access to a large fleet of 140 cargo vessels and real-time market intelligence. This allows the company to make informed logistical decisions, particularly when navigating route security concerns as well as vessels shortages. For example, despite some operators resuming Suez Canal transits, Sevenstar’s fleet remains rerouted due to ongoing instability in the region.
Safety remains a key operational principle. A recent example involved delaying a loading in the Seychelles for a full week due to adverse weather conditions—an intentional move to prioritize the safety of the yacht and crew.
Understanding Yacht Transport Insurance
Insurance coverage is another area of concern for yacht owners. Standard yacht policies often do not extend to marine transport. Sevenstar includes all-risk transport insurance in its shipping quotes and offers guidance on comparing coverage options, from liability protection to deductible structures and claims handling. The company emphasizes that understanding insurance terms is critical to avoid unexpected costs. With coverage options that include pre-carriage and additional marine transport needs, the company aims to provide comprehensive support throughout the shipping process.
Sevenstar Yacht Transport reports that it continues to invest in experienced personnel, engineering resources, and safety-certified systems. The company says this approach enables it to maintain high service standards in a challenging and competitive global market.
Contact
For more information about yacht transport to or from Asia, inquiries can be directed to company representatives for Asia.
- Marieke Derks [email protected]
- Chris Jongerius [email protected]
- Charles Massey [email protected]
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