Reach bunker buyers before the vessel arrives.
VesselReach helps bunker suppliers reach fuel buyers before arrival. It shows vessels near or due at your ports, identifies whether the operator, charterer or ship manager is the right company to approach, finds the commercial and chartering contacts, and starts staged outreach by email, WhatsApp and phone.
The sales problem for bunker suppliers
- Bunker stems are often fixed before the vessel arrives, so suppliers need to be in the conversation early.
- The buyer is not always the owner: depending on the charter, the operator, the charterer or the manager may arrange the fuel.
- Traders and brokers compete for the same stems, so speed and a relevant first message matter.
Who VesselReach helps you reach
- Chartering
- Commercial and operations teams
- Port operations
- Fleet managers
- Procurement
- Senior management (CEO, COO, CFO)
How VesselReach works for bunker suppliers
- Choose your supply ports. Pick the ports and anchorages you deliver to. VesselReach shows vessels nearby and those scheduled or expected to arrive.
- Identify who buys the fuel. AI determines which company linked to each vessel (owner, operator, charterer or manager) is the right one to approach.
- Contact the right desk. VesselReach finds chartering, commercial and operations contacts and reaches them in stages, so the same company is not contacted twice.
- Handle enquiries. AI answers questions from your approved information and escalates to your trader on the mobile app when a person should take over.
- Keep the follow-up going. Follow-ups continue on email, WhatsApp and phone, using the conversation history, and stop on a reply or opt-out.
Frequently asked questions
How can a bunker supplier reach vessels before arrival?
VesselReach shows vessels near or due at your supply ports, identifies the operator, charterer or manager that arranges the fuel, and contacts the chartering and commercial decision-makers by email, WhatsApp and phone before the vessel arrives.
Who buys bunkers for a vessel?
Depending on the charter, fuel is arranged by the vessel operator, the time charterer or the ship manager. VesselReach uses AI to determine which company linked to each vessel is the right one to approach.
Does VesselReach avoid contacting the same buyer twice?
Yes. Outreach is staged and personalised rather than sent to everyone at once, and VesselReach avoids duplicate or irrelevant contacts.
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