The Behind the Scenes of Cement Trade

Anyone in the trade of building and industrializing knows the importance of the companies that produce building materials. The cement industry holds a lot of weight in the economy and in politics, as supply and demand for cement affects many facets such as the stock market and the rate of industrialization in less developed countries. Those in this industry know that the largest providers include, among others, France's Lafarge and Mexico's Cemex. We keep up on the news of these businesses to see how they are faring as an indication of how other aspects of the global economy is doing, but what about the companies that help them to function?

Seabulk is an international leader in the field of handling and shipping bulk items, such as cement. It is run by Charlie Bouri, and based out of Greece. To date, this company has shipped over a hundred million tons of cement to 35 countries worldwide, providing cost-effective and efficient shipments to countries with small budgets, making building materials more accessible to them.

Because this company has advanced cement carriers, self-propelled floating terminals, and non self-propelled floating terminals, it is easy to see why the world's leaders in the cement industry would want to use a company like this to their advantage. Lafarge and Holcim as well as most of the other leaders of the industry have made use of Seabulk's services. What with its cost efficiency, expertise on international trade, and fast shipping solutions, companies like Seabulk help keep the cement industry afloat.