Deepwater Commodities
Dry bulk vessel at a mineral loading terminal

PHYSICAL COMMODITIES & OCEAN FREIGHT

African minerals. Global delivery.

Deepwater Commodities connects West African mineral producers with industrial buyers across China and wider Asia. We combine physical trading, specialist ocean freight and coordinated logistics to support competitive delivered costs and reliable supply.

About

Physical trading. Specialist freight. Integrated delivery.

Deepwater Commodities is a UAE-based physical ores and minerals trader and dry bulk freight specialist. We connect production, ocean transportation and industrial demand, coordinating the commercial and operational requirements of each trade from origin to discharge.

For Producers

Access international buyers and develop competitive CIF sales programmes, with freight structured to help protect netbacks and sustain export volumes.

For Buyers

Source minerals through one accountable trading counterparty, with coordinated cargo supply, shipping and documentation to support consistent delivery.

For Shipowners

Discuss cargo programmes and chartering opportunities with a commercially focused counterparty specialising in Capesize and Newcastlemax transportation.

The Freight Advantage

Competitive freight. Consistent supply.

Freight is central to the economics of bulk minerals. When shipping costs rise, producer margins come under pressure and cargo supply can become less reliable. Deepwater integrates freight strategy with physical trading to help preserve competitiveness throughout the market cycle.

Manage freight exposure

Combine spot and longer-term tonnage commitments according to cargo requirements and market conditions.

Protect producer economics

Structure freight around delivered competitiveness and producer netbacks.

Support reliable supply

Align cargo programmes and vessel commitments to help maintain consistent deliveries to industrial buyers.

Supply Chain

From mine gate to final discharge.

One coordinated chain linking mineral production with industrial demand.

01

Origination

Cargo sourcing, specifications and commercial terms.

02

Inland Logistics

Coordination of transport, weighing and stockpile movements.

03

Loading & Transshipment

Coordination of terminal operations, barging, inspection and vessel loading.

04

Ocean Freight

Capesize and Newcastlemax chartering and voyage coordination.

05

Buyer Delivery

Shipping documentation and coordination through to discharge.

Disciplined Execution

Disciplined execution.

Reliable trade depends on clear responsibilities, careful counterparty selection and accurate documentation.

01Counterparty due diligence and sanctions screening
02Independent cargo inspection and quality verification
03Clear chartering terms and voyage coordination
04Structured trade and shipping documentation

Commodity Focus

Focused on major bulk minerals.

Bauxite

Connecting Guinean production with alumina demand in China. Our focus combines cargo origination, large-parcel ocean freight and coordinated CIF delivery.

Iron Ore

Developing trade and freight opportunities linking Atlantic Basin supply with industrial buyers across China and wider Asia.

Deepwater Developments

Infrastructure that enables trade and industrial growth.

Deepwater Developments, a division of Deepwater Commodities, originates and develops practical infrastructure projects in the markets where we operate. Our initial focus is Guinea, where improved transport and power infrastructure can support mining, processing, industrial development and broader economic growth.

Primary focus: Guinea

01

Land-based transportation

Transport and logistics infrastructure designed to strengthen connectivity between mines, production centres, ports and domestic markets — removing physical bottlenecks and enabling greater volumes of minerals, materials and goods to move efficiently.

02

Power and energy

Power generation and associated infrastructure supporting mines, processing facilities, industrial users and surrounding communities — scalable solutions capable of supporting both industrial activity and wider productive economic development.

Contact

Discuss your next cargo or freight requirement.

Speak to Deepwater about mineral supply, CIF sales programmes or Capesize and Newcastlemax freight.

Contact Deepwater

Address

Level 54 Almas Tower, JLT, Dubai, UAE

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Deepwater Commodities

Connecting African production with global markets through physical trade, freight and integrated supply chains.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 for metal ore trading, reflecting our commitment to consistent processes, customer requirements and continual improvement.

Certificate No. MSC10263011

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