AST Group p.l.c. is a Malta-based holding company. Through its independent subsidiaries and affiliated companies, the Group is involved in shipping, chartering, logistics, commodity trading and marine-related activities across international markets. Each activity is carried out by separate companies contracting in their own name and on their own account.

Through its Group structure and affiliated operations, AST Group combines commercial flexibility with practical maritime expertise, supporting international transportation, trading environments and specialized cargo operations worldwide while maintaining high operational, technical and compliance standards.

Our Activities

Shipping & Vessel Operations
Vessel ownership and shipping operations are carried out by the vessel-owning companies  AST Shipping 2 Ltd and AST Shipping 3 Ltd, operating multipurpose and general cargo vessels in international trades.

Technical Management
Technical and operational vessel management services are provided by DS Shipping Ltd.

Chartering & Commercial Services

Voyage and time chartering solutions, cargo coordination, freight negotiations and commercial support services are provided by DS Chartering Ltd.

Commodity Trading
International trading activities involving agricultural commodities, raw materials and related commercial operations are carried out by Damask Investment Ltd.

Specialized Cargo Solutions
Project cargoes, IMO cargoes, breakbulk cargoes and containerized shipments are handled through the Group’s operating shipping and chartering subsidiaries, depending on the nature of each operation.

Marine & Logistics Support
Operational coordination with ports, agents, surveyors, insurers and marine service providers is performed through the relevant operating subsidiaries and affiliated companies involved in each voyage and commercial operation.

Holding & Finance
Group holding, corporate governance, investment oversight and financing activities are performed by AST Group p.l.c.