Samonas Brothers Shipbrokers

The brothers Leon D and John D Samonas launched Samonas Brothers in July 2007, having spent 14 years with John Samonas & Sons and Efploia Shipping - family businesses which were both established by their grandfathers in the 1960s. The Samonas family is a well known and respected force in the maritime world with a tradition of active hands-on shipping activity. The establishment of Samonas Brothers is the next chapter in this success story. In uncertain times, Samonas Brothers believes that clients need to turn to shipbroking companies with the experience, contacts and in-depth knowledge in order to achieve the success they deserve.
Samonas Brothers is a member of the Baltic Exchange, the world renowned independent market for shipping whose members are expected to meet the highest levels of business integrity and are governed by the 300 year old motto “our word our bond.” Samonas Brothers adheres to the rules of the Baltic Exchange and applies the highest of standards to all its dealings with counterparties and clients.
Integrity is key to a successful shipbroking business and Samonas Brothers enjoys strong relationships with its shipowning, financial and insurance clients, providing them with a complete solution to their vessel investment needs. These services include chartering, sale & purchase, the supervision of newbuild projects and the arrangement of finance.
Based in central London at the heart of the global shipping business, Samonas Brothers benefits from the flow of ship market information which makes London the shipping capital of the world. The company receives and shares market knowledge with the world’s leading shipbroking firms. Whether fixing a ship for a single trip or a five year contract, negotiating with a yard or arranging finance with the bank, the Samonas Brothers’ in-depth market knowledge gives it the edge enabling its clients to maximise their potential.