The Wyfold Shipping Company provides independent maritime brokerage and advisory services including ship broker, chartering services, and strategic consultancy services to clients across the global shipping and energy markets mainly throughout the Middle East and Africa.
Comprehensive chartering and shipbroking solutions
At Wyfold Shipping Company, we specialize in providing chartering services, ship broker expertise, and strategic consultancy. These include arranging oil tanker voyage charters, time charter services, and commercial strategic advice to crude oil and petroleum product traders, distributors, and energy companies operating in the Middle East and African markets.
We provide clients with valuable market insights to support informed commercial decision-making across the tanker and energy markets.
Our involvement doesn't end at fixture. We provide full operational and administrative support through the entire duration of the charter.
As a boutique ship brokerage, Wyfold Shipping offers a level of focus and responsiveness that larger multinational brokerages often cannot provide. Every charter receives the same level of attention and professional care, whether for a single voyage or a long-term Contract of Affreightment.
freight@wyfoldshipping.comThe Wyfold Shipping Company was established in 2026 to serve the growing demand for specialized oil tanker brokerage services in the African maritime market. Based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and located near the major ports of Durban and Richards Bay, Wyfold Shipping is well positioned to serve the evolving needs of the region's energy and shipping sectors. Our focus is the chartering of crude oil and petroleum product tankers, supporting traders, shipowners, and energy companies operating in the Middle East and African markets.
As a boutique ship brokerage, Wyfold Shipping offers a level of focus and responsiveness that larger multinational brokerages often cannot provide. We believe that successful chartering relationships are built on clear communication, sound market insight, and careful execution. Every charter we arrange receives the same level of attention and professional care, whether for a single voyage or a long-term Contract of Affreightment (COA). Our clients deal directly with the decision-maker responsible for each transaction, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and consistent service.
Wyfold Shipping Company is led by Will Hermon, a ship broker with deep knowledge of the oil tanker market and 20 years' experience in maritime chartering. Will's expertise spans crude oil and petroleum products, projects, vessel operations, and the commercial dynamics of the energy trade. With a focus on building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and consistent delivery, Will works directly with each client to understand their specific requirements and deliver tailored chartering solutions.
Established relationships across the global tanker markets
Through established relationships with shipowners, operators, charterers, and industry partners worldwide, Wyfold Shipping accesses competitive vessel options and negotiates favourable terms on behalf of our clients.