Main principle:
- TMA Bulk Pool Inc. (Pool Manager) employs the vessels in the Pool and collects the freight and hires on behalf of the pool members
- TMA Bulk GmbH & Co. KG (Commercial Manager) pays for all voyage related expenses (port costs, bunkers, commissions etc.)
- Highly skilled and experienced team. TMA markets the pool fleet as one homogeneous unit resulting in excellent market access
- "Owners Pool", TMA Bulk Pool was established from shipowners for shipowners.
- Performance monitoring and benchmarking
- Transparent and detailed monthly reporting (Financial and Operational reports). Semi-monthly distributions according to an established pool point system corresponding to the evaluation of each member vessel.
- Audited Pool Accounts
Advantages:
- Reduced market exposure and secured income due to forward freight agreements (e.g. Contract of Affreightments or Timecharter) and combined chartering strategies
- Worldwide geographical presence of Pool fleet - broad and varied client base
- Stable and reliable cash flow, reduced positioning costs
- Generally a reduced counterparty risk
- Competitive Pool Fee
- Personalised and responsive service
Advantages:
- Reduced market exposure and secured income due to forward freight agreements (e.g. Contract of Affreightments or Timecharter) and combined chartering strategies
- Worldwide geographical presence of Pool fleet - broad and varied client base
- Stable and reliable cash flow, reduced positioning costs
- Generally a reduced counterparty risk
- Competitive Pool Fee
- Personalised and responsive service