FRACHTCONTOR CAPITAL is a highly specialized Hamburg-based deal originator focusing on sourcing capital for the green transition of shipping, energy & infrastructure and facilitating sustainable opportunities for institutional investors.
Mobilizing Capital For Sustainable Investment Projects
Frachtcontor Capital was established in 2017 as the finance entity of the leading German shipbroker, Frachtcontor Junge & Co. GmbH founded in 1905.
Today we have grown into a trusted advisor to exclusive institutional investors allocating capital for maritime assets, infrastructure projects and green energy.
Frachtcontor Capital Partners operates at the intersection of capital markets on the one side and maritime assets, infrastructure and energy on the other, serving as the critical bridge between sophisticated institutional capital providers and high-quality finance seekers.
‘Blue Marjan’ – one of 40 sustainable inland waterway barges from Concordia Damen
Frachtcontor Capital developed this innovative transaction in which Concordia Damen signed a contract with institutional investors to build 40 eco-friendly dual fuel inland waterway barges chartered by Shell and operated by the VT Group/Marlow.
Our Service
Our core competence is not merely connecting parties, but the comprehensive structuring and optimization of complex financing arrangements that align the diverse requirements of both capital seekers and providers.
The three main pillars of our services comprise of:
- Project Development
- Project Financing
- M&A Advisory
Our Project Development services are designed to translate strategic investment objectives into tangible, high-performing assets across the maritime, infrastructure, and green energy sectors. Leveraging our deep industry expertise and understanding institutional capital, we guide our clients through every stage of the project lifecycle, from concept and structuring to execution and long-term optimization.
Through a combination of market insight, financial acumen and technical understanding, we create and deliver investment-ready projects that not only generate stable returns but also contribute to the decarbonization and modernization of global trade and infrastructure systems.
As traditional ship finance banks face regulatory constraints and ESG mandates, we have established ourselves as the premier alternative for accessing institutional long-term capital.
Our cash flow-centric approach, combined with our deep understanding of maritime operational dynamics, enables us to structure financing solutions that traditional lenders often cannot accommodate. Through the years Frachtcontor Capital has developed a sophisticated ecosystem that connects both distinct stakeholder groups, Capital Providers and Capital Seekers.
Frachtcontor Capital Partners provides highly specialized M&A advisory services across the maritime, infrastructure, and energy sectors. Our strength lies in combining deep sector knowledge with transactional expertise, enabling us to navigate the complexities of asset-heavy industries and deliver value-driven outcomes for both buyers and sellers.
We support clients throughout the entire transaction lifecycle on both, buy-side and sell-side, from strategic positioning and target identification to valuation, negotiation, and post-transaction integration
Origination
STRONG NETWORK
We understand the increasing challenges associated with financing the shipping industry’s green transition. With our team’s deep experience in shipping, banking, and finance, we know how to match lenders with potential maritime transactions, aiming to ultimately help bridge the industry’s long-term capital gap.
As part of the Frachtcontor Gruppe, Frachtcontor Capital Partners benefits from direct access to the group’s extensive operational network, market intelligence, and long-standing industry relationships. This integration allows the firm to identify and structure high-quality investment opportunities grounded in real asset knowledge and commercial insight.
Together, Frachtcontor Junge & Co. and Frachtcontor Capital Partners embody the group’s philosophy: Combining maritime tradition and operational excellence with financial innovation and forward-looking strategy to shape the future of global shipping and infrastructure and green energy.
Meet the team
Our team exists to create a sustainable maritime industry.
Headquartered in Hamburg our purpose-led international team comprise of specialized professionals and experts with a multi-disciplinary skillset and deep experience in ship finance, banking, sustainability, renewable energy industries, chartering, and commercial as well as technical management.
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Thore SchillerManaging Director, Capital Partners GmbH & Co and Managing Director, Frachtcontor Junge & Co. GmbH, Hamburg -
Kai AfflerbachManaging Director, Frachtcontor Capital Partners GmbH, Hamburg -
Stefan ZineckerManaging Director, Frachtcontor Capital Partners GmbH, Hamburg -
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Contact us
Headquartered in Hamburg, one of Europe’s leading maritime hubs, we support clients worldwide through our representative offices in Copenhagen, Piraeus, Dubai, Gdynia, Tokyo, and Rotterdam.
Hamburg
Frachtcontor Capital Partners GmbH
Burchardstraße 8 • 20095 Hamburg • Germany
• +49 (0) 40 3000-210
