Navin Arjun Soni

Created a new line of business for Heidmar in Dry bulk and identified new customers and business models based on customer needs. Successfully set up and operationalized a brand-new start-up Cape size operating company, BH Cape Holdings Pte Ltd, with market presence amongst industrial customers.

Built a Dry cargo and ship operating business and market presence for ArcelorMittal in Cape size and Panamax cargo ship operating. Successfully set up a profitable Panamax and Cape size cargo and ship operating company, Umang Shipping, in the market.

Commercially managed and grew a dry bulk fleet while ensuring liquidity and profitability for shareholders. Successfully led the commercial operations team to achieve on average 10% higher superior risk-weighted returns, navigating market volatility and profitability targets.

Commercially managed Dry cargo and long-term charter in tonnage, focusing on market, operational, and counterparty risk. Supervised a team of five chartering executives to execute cargoes and ship fixtures within the framework of market, operational, and counterparty risk.

Built and operated a profitable third-party Dry cargo and Dry bulk ship business across major bulks, performing an average of 200 dry bulk fixtures per year. Executed and traded multi-year profitable FFA trades across all sizes of the Dry bulk sector.

Handled dry bulk and Sale & Purchase activities in an early commercial career role. Gained foundational experience in shipbroking.

Progressed to First Officer on VLCCs, fully refrigerated gas carriers, bulkers, and RoRos/Containers. Gained extensive hands-on maritime operational experience.