Legasea and SeaTrek team up to boost cargo access in Asia

The focus is on trade lanes tied to industrialisation and infrastructure demand.

Legasea Pte. Ltd. has teamed up with SeaTrek Trans Pte. Ltd. to expand cargo access and improve fleet efficiency across key Asian trade routes.

“Our goal is to offer flexible, scalable shipping solutions that help customers manage costs and enhance supply-chain resilience,” Rob Aarvold, CEO at Legasea and SeaTrek, told Marine & Industrial Report.

Under the deal, SeaTrek contributes market knowledge, established relationships, and a commercial network, whilst Legasea provides an operating platform and scalable infrastructure.

“Together, these strengths create a strong partnership that will enhance market reach and operational efficiency in target markets,” Aarvold said in an emailed reply to questions.

Shared leadership is designed to maintain a customer-focused approach. “The underlying synergy is a shared ethos for customer-centric freight solutions,” he said.

The collaboration broadens market access, strengthens counterparty relationships, and brings diverse commercial perspectives to decision-making.

The initial focus will be on Southeast Asia and the subcontinent, where operational and commercial synergies are clearest.

Aarvold said they are targeting high-growth trade lanes driven by industrialisation, energy transition, and infrastructure demand.

Technology is central to the partnership. “Digital tools and analytics are transforming fleet optimisation and customer solutions,” he said. Real-time insights into vessel performance, cargo flows, and market trends support routing, scheduling, and use, whilst enabling tailored services.

Sustainability is also embedded in operations. Aarvold cited initiatives to reduce emissions through efficient fleet use, enhance energy and resource efficiency, and maintain safety, compliance, and social responsibility standards.

Aarvold expects 2026 to be “a year of consolidation for the geared market,” with measured growth for Legasea.

Priorities include optimising fleet deployment, deepening customer partnerships, and enhancing digital capabilities.

Expansion beyond asset classes or intermodal services would depend on market demand, strategic fit, and risk-adjusted returns, he pointed out.

The partnership’s combined market access, operational infrastructure, and commercial expertise would determine where growth can deliver a clear competitive advantage, he added.