01 — Rapid mobilization
Deployed within 8 hours
CHC team deployed within 8 hours of order confirmation, at any major Indian port.
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Cargo Hold Cleaning.Inspection-ready.
Fast. Reliable. Inspection-Ready. A dedicated CHC division mobilised within 8 hours — so your vessel is ready for its next cargo.
The challenge
Every idle hour is lost time and cost.
Every hour a vessel remains idle translates into lost time and increased operating costs. At Cross Trade Shipping, we understand the pressure vessel owners, operators, and charterers face to prepare cargo holds for the next voyage within tight schedules.
Vessels arriving at Indian ports after discharging cargoes such as coal, fertilizers, clinker, iron ore, and other bulk minerals are often scheduled to load grain, salt, sugar, steel, bagged cargo, and other clean cargoes from the Indian Coast or the Persian Gulf.
Meeting cargo hold cleanliness standards within limited turnaround time can be a major challenge. Crew fatigue, manpower limitations, and stringent inspection requirements can result in delays, failed hold inspections, and unnecessary operational costs.
Our solution
A dedicated CHC Division.
Cross Trade Shipping has established a dedicated Cargo Hold Cleaning (CHC) Division to deliver professional, efficient, and inspection-ready cargo hold cleaning services.
Our experienced in-house team is equipped with the manpower, expertise, and specialized equipment required to restore cargo holds to the standards demanded by surveyors, charterers, and cargo receivers.
Why choose us
Six reasons owners call our CHC team first.
02 — Experienced professionals
Trained for every dry bulk cargo
Skilled personnel trained in cargo hold cleaning for all major dry bulk cargoes.
03 — Reduced downtime
Faster turnaround
Faster turnaround to help vessels meet their loading schedules.
04 — Inspection-ready holds
Cleared first time
Cleaning performed to meet charterer and surveyor requirements.
05 — 24/7 operational support
Whenever, wherever
Reliable service whenever and wherever required.
06 — Cost-effective
Off-hire risk minimised
Minimizing delays, off-hire risks, and avoidable operational expenses.
On board
Manpower, equipment and cradles — all ours.
We don't just clean cargo holds —we help keep your vessels moving.
Reducing turnaround time, maximising operational efficiency, and making sure your vessel is ready for its next cargo with confidence