AAL Shipping

Founded in the Netherlands in 1995 and since 2009 headquartered in Singapore, AAL is a global multipurpose shipping operator that serves the breakbulk, heavy lift and project cargo industry.

We have grown into one of the world’s largest and most trusted carriers and our customers represent industries like energy, oil & gas, mining, forestry, leisure, agriculture and construction. Our vision is to be the best at what we do and create sustainable growth and an unparalleled reputation, built on trust and service. Added to our multiple industry awards, in 2019 AAL won ‘Shipping Line of the Year 2019’.

We offer our customers a unique ‘total’ multipurpose shipping solution, comprising THREE distinct service models: Chartering Solutions deliver tailor-made and competitive chartering options for any cargo type and to any compass point on a spot, or long-term engagement basis. Liner Services provide scheduled and regular sailings that connect the main ports of Asia Pacific and Oceania and Europe across to Asia. Our growing portfolio of Semi-Liner Services combine fixed-routes with highly flexible port calls on trades between Asia, Middle East, the Americas and Europe.

AAL’s expanding global infrastructure of offices and supporting agencies stretches from Asia and Oceania to the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. With our award-winning team of multinational professionals on land and sea – including our best-in-class engineering and technical team – we swiftly and effectively address the 24/7 demands of a global customer base.

Our growing fleet of specialist multipurpose, heavy lift vessels is one of the sector’s youngest and largest. It comprises multiple vessel sizes and combines significant cargo intake with heavy lift capability.