March 1, 1986
Founding of Sound Tanker Chartering and Entry into Tanker Shipbroking
STCI is founded in South Norwalk, Connecticut by Jeff Mavelli and two colleagues who exited a New York tanker brokerage. The firm quickly establishes its presence in the tanker chartering market, strengthened by an early merger with Fleets Cove Chartering, then growing organically hiring two key young brokers in year two and year five, Tom Wimmer and Tom Robbins now senior partners in the firm.
September 8, 1996
Launch of Panasia Marine in Asia
With cargo support from BP Chemicals, and Mobil Shipping & Transportation, STCI, with JO Plowright and Aries Maritime partnered with Panasia Marine (HK) , an established Dry and Container presence of the Ahrenkiel Group, and transition their HK employee and sole liquid broker Mike Kardel to the new joint company, Panasia Marine Ltd., established in Singapore. Mike was soon joined by Graeme Finley, who on Mike’s retirement succeeded him as Md of Asia.
May 15, 1998
Expansion into the U.S. Gulf with Houston Office
As U.S. chartering activity grows, STCI opens L+R Sound in Houston office, partnering with L+R Midland, positioning the company at the center
April 4, 2006
Expansion of U.S. Operations and Market Presence
Amicably separating from L+R Midland,The group strengthens its footprint in the United States, creating an independent presence in Houston
April 4, 2006
Entry into the Middle East with Sohar Office Launch
Following the award of Oman Methanol Company’s business, SPI establishes operations in Sohar. Peter Wakely joins to lead the office, supporting the project ahead of its 2007 startup.
June 16, 2007
Expansion into the Middle East Market
With the Sohar office operational, the group secures its presence in the Middle East, expanding its capabilities in project-based and regional shipping markets.
November 6, 2011
Formation of SPI Marine Ltd.
With STCI being the Panasia parent with a cargo portfolio, lines of business and clients in common, the two entities consolidated their marketing, information, operational systems and client cooperation under one umbrella, with a re-branding of both entities to SPI Marine Ltd, with SPI Marine offices in Asia and the USA.
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April 2, 2014
Expansion into Europe with UK Office Launch
SPI Marine establishes its UK presence with the opening of its European office. The business expands into logistics and commodity solutions, enabling broader end-to-end service offerings across the region.
April 2, 2014
Launch of MPLA Joint Venture and Expansion into Logistics
SPI forms Manuport Logistics Asia in partnership with Manuport Logistics NV. Operating from Singapore, MPLA delivers freight forwarding and logistics solutions, marking a strategic move beyond traditional shipbroking.
April 1, 2022
Expansion of Containerized Services in Europe
SPI Marine expands its containerized logistics capabilities in the Netherlands, strengthening its position in ISO tank and bulk liquid transportation across Europe.
April 1, 2023
Launch of CKB Fleet and Expansion into Data Analytics
SPI Marine launches CKB Fleet as a standalone data and analytics platform, providing detailed insights into the global chemical tanker fleet and reinforcing its investment in data-driven decision making.
