Who we are

We operate across broking and terminal development

Established in 1985, Riverlake operates across the global maritime industry as a multi-disciplinary shipbroking and marine services platform.

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Riverlake operates across maritime and energy markets, with capabilities spanning shipbroking, terminal development, engineering advisory, and related infrastructure services.

Its client base includes shipowners, trading houses, industrial groups, and energy market participants, active across established and evolving trade flows. The Group concludes thousands of vessel fixtures annually across a broad range of commodities and trading routes.

The Group is engaged in the origination and development of storage terminal infrastructure, covering both conventional assets and energy transition projects. Activities extend from early-stage structuring and investment advisory through to execution, development, and long-term commercial partnerships.

Digital tools and proprietary data capabilities enhance market intelligence, decision-making, and execution quality across teams and clients.

Riverlake is defined by experience, precision, and long-standing relationships, with disciplined execution in complex and evolving markets.

Riverlake’s ESG approach is reflected across its activities in shipping, inland markets, and terminal development, with emphasis on initiatives of practical relevance within the industries in which it operates.

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Environmental

We are involved in the transition towards lower-carbon energy through our activities in shipbroking, inland shipping, and terminal development. This includes the transport of energy-related commodities such as biofuels and hydrogen, as well as engagement in infrastructure linked to evolving energy flows.

Our engineering and advisory work focuses on the development of more efficient storage terminal concepts, supporting conventional and emerging energy products within a changing market environment.

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Social

Support for selected initiatives focused on improving access to healthcare and addressing critical needs in underserved regions, including partnerships with organisations such as Mercy Ships.

Within the maritime and trading ecosystem, certain collective initiatives contribute to the financing of humanitarian programmes. One such initiative, Cargo Day, operates on a designated reference date for freight transactions and supports fundraising efforts for Mercy Ships, which provides essential medical care in regions with limited access to healthcare, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

Under this framework, a defined contribution linked to qualifying fixtures is allocated to the initiative in accordance with pre-agreed participation mechanisms between market counterparties.

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Extending product lifecycles 

Initiatives focused on extending the useful life of existing goods and reducing avoidable waste, including the recovery and redistribution of apparel and footwear with minor defects or production imperfections.

Redistribution is conducted through selected partners in regions requiring additional support, contributing to reduced textile waste and improved efficiency in the use of resources across manufacturing value chains.

The initiative sits within a broader focus on circular resource use and the optimisation of existing consumption systems.

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Governance

Riverlake operates with a strong focus on ethical conduct, integrity, and compliance.

Internal policies govern professional behaviour and interactions across all levels of the organisation and with external counterparties.

The company maintains a safe and respectful working environment, supported by a strict zero-tolerance policy on harassment and inappropriate conduct.

9 million
Storage capacity in cubic meters of terminals
10+ years
Average Riverlake employee seniority
14
Languages spoken at Riverlake