The ship broking sector becomes ever-increasingly competitive as more and more
companies step into this business. Located in Korea, the center of shipbuilding across
the globe, however, ASTRO stands out in this field with the active support and cooperation
from the shipyards, especially chief executives.


The collection of correct and detailed information about shipyard is requisite before
shipowner orders a newbuilding. Our customer will save a great deal of time and money
thanks to our latest and exact information. Our company will be with you through the whole
process, from the inquiry to agreement sharing information with shipbuilder in real-time.


All our employees are firmly equipped with technical knowledge and communication skills
inevitably required in this profession. In line with our effort to make a deal, our company is
also closely linked to the leading broking companies. It will strengthen our sales forces,
thus contributing to your successful transaction.


New building shipbroking - From order to delivery


ASTRO remains at the forefront of knowledge and experience in newbuilding contracting
in this increasingly volatile shipping world. Located in a strategically key region, Korea,
ASTRO maintains an intimate awareness of Korean and china shipyards capacity, ability
and pricing. Korean shipyards have been competitive and aggressive enough to enjoy a
substantial percent of the newbuilding orders worldwide. China emerges as a potential
world shipbuilder, simultaneously.


ASTRO's dynamic work force is in direct and regular contact with China yards as well as
all leading Korean shipbuilders.

ASTRO grants the latest and customized information to our client through the entire
newbuilding process with the active support and cooperation from the shipyards,
especially chief executives. ASTRO also offers a technical expertise and addresses any
commercial and regulatory issues to the satisfaction of its client with an in-depth view of
newbuilding market and tremendous experience in the area of newbuiding project.

Fields of activity

A wide range of consultancy work

Market research on shipyards

Yard tour arrangement

Offer evaluation

Advice on a technical and commercial basis

Offer assistance in the contracting process

Now, financial crunch is occupying shipping community worldwide. Due to the incredible
economic dynamism of the developing countries, however, we are optimistic that
newbuiding market will rebound shortly after it corrects its own excesses. Irrespective of
market conditions, all our staffs work around the clock to further strengthen and consolidate
its position as being one of the leading brokage house in Korea.