Who we are
Lila Global is an experienced ship owner and operator that provides global shipping solutions. We are committed to providing first-class ship management services and are members of the UAE Shipping Association.
Our dedicated workforce consists of over 1,000 seafarers and shore staff, which blends commercial, operations, technical, finance, legal and IT knowledge and expertise.
Our experienced in-house team provides a fully integrated, one-stop shop solution.
Vision
To own and operate a diversified fleet of well-maintained vessels.
Mission
To transport cargo safely and efficiently with superior quality and performance exceeding all stakeholders’ expectations.
30M +
Tonnes of Cargo Transported
39
Ship Fleet
400+
Voyages Annually
200+
Satisfied Clients
Having forged a 30+ year career in the shipping industry. I understand the importance of
successfully balancing operational excellence, profitability and sustainability.
Steve Kunzer, CEO, Lila Global
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Our Story
Founded in 1992, focus of our parent company, GMS, was to change the ship recycling industry to make it more sustainable. This ethos is reflected in Lila Global.
In 2021, shipowning took a significant step forward with the expansion of the Lila Global fleet. In short span of time, Lila Global has become renowned for owning and operating vessels at the highest operational standards and today operates a diversified fleet of bulk carriers, tankers, chemical tankers and container vessels. Whilst we focus on mid-aged and vintage assets, we have the capability to operate vessels of any age in any sector. This pro-active and sustainable strategy has enhanced our business reliance and enabled Lila Global to ride-out economic cycles whilst steadily acquiring more quality vessels.
Transporting more than 30 million tonnes of cargo annually, we are renowned for operating our fleet at the highest operational standards and delivering exemplary ship management services to our global customer base.
Our founding values of professionalism, integrity and performance form the basis of our decision making, and our business ethics, compliance record and adoption of industry best practices have made Lila Global a first-choice partner for reputable charterers and individual clients around the world.
Our focus on building and maintaining trusted relationships with stakeholders throughout the shipping industry has won us impressive market share – repeat business is always the mark of a preferred service provider.
Lila Global is a first-choice partner for reputable charterers and individual clients around the world
Committed to sustainability, Lila Global's approach revitalizes mid-life vessels, aiming to lower emissions and waste reduction initiatives.
Lila Global actively minimizes its environmental impact by prioritizing emission reduction, fuel efficiency, and the adoption of green technologies, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to sustainable and responsible maritime operations.
Our Leadership Team
Lila Global’s team of experts understand the shipping industry
Our senior management team has decades of experience in the global shipping sector and feeds into Lila Global’s business development and operational decision making.
Steve Kunzer
CEO
Nitin Mehta
COO
Steve Wagner
CFO
Elango Subbiah
Head of Chartering
Dr. Anand Hiremath
Chief Sustainability Officer
Abhishek Saurabh
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