About us
Our Story
About Global Commodities
and Shipping
Founded in 2014, Global Commodities and Shipping Pty Limited (GCOMSL) has grown to become a trusted leader in international trading and shipping services. What began as a specialized broking operation has evolved into a comprehensive global enterprise, with our expertise expanding into chartering ships in 2015 and commodity trading in 2017.
GCOMSL Mission Statement
Our mission at Global Commodities and Shipping is to deliver exceptional value across the global trade ecosystem by connecting markets through seamless, efficient, and reliable shipping and trading solutions.
We are committed to:
- Building enduring partnerships based on trust and mutual growth
- Delivering innovative logistics solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs
- Maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence and integrity
- Creating sustainable value for our clients, partners, and communities
- Leveraging our expertise in the Asia-Pacific region while expanding our global reach
Through our deep industry knowledge and client-focused approach, we aim to be the preferred partner for international trade and shipping services, recognized for our reliability, efficiency, and commitment to excellence.
Our Values
Integrity
We prioritize honesty and transparency in all interactions.
Loyalty
We function as a professional family, supporting our company and each other.
Listening
We attentively consider feedback and concerns from all team members.
Customer-Centric
We nurture customer relationships and strive for service excellence.
Approachability
We maintain an open, flat structure that encourages dialogue.
Trustworthiness
We honor our commitments and respect time and resources.
Discipline
We adhere to policies and procedures, bringing our 100% to work daily.
Our Team
Capt. Sumit R Dobhal
- Master Mariner with 30+ years in chartering, bulk cargo, and global commodity trading
- Leadership roles across India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand, overseeing international shipping, chartering, and trade operations
- Extensive trading experience in pulses, scrap, cement, phosphate, and fruits across Asia, Africa, and Oceania
- Passionate about teaching trade, shipping law, and maritime operations
Hasan Shahzad
- Experienced Commodity trader in pulses, grains, petcoke, and coal across global markets
- Skilled in export documentation, trade finance, contract negotiation, and vessel ops
- Strong sales leadership with $6M+ quotas, market expansion, and key account wins
- Diverse background in trade, logistics, and tech, consistently a top performer
Capt. Amardeep Singh Bhatia
- Master Mariner (FG), ICS (UK) member, trained at T.S. Rajendra
- 9+ years command experience across vessels; strong in stowage, cargo planning
- 12 years as dry cargo broker, 8+ years in chartering/ops; expert in Charter Parties & Liner Trade
- Skilled in leadership, resource planning, and driving operational targets
Vipul Bali
- Commodity trader specializing in aluminium scrap and petcoke; strong in market analysis and negotiations
- Led trading ops, overseeing procurement, logistics, and workflow management
- Skilled in admin, reporting, scheduling, and client communication
- Tech background in SOC and network engineering, with security and infra support experience
Vinay Donthineni
Our Strengths & Commitment
Our Expertise
GCOMSL specializes in dry bulk trading and shipping of essential commodities, including cementitious products, solid fuels, steel products, minerals, and agricultural products. We serve global industrial groups and commodity traders across multiple markets with an unwavering commitment to quality and reliability.
Global Presence
With operations spanning 15 countries across key shipping routes, we maintain a strong focus on the Asia Pacific region while continuing to expand our global footprint. Our strategic presence allows us to efficiently serve clients in China, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, and other ker markets.
Our Approach
We pride ourselves on building lasting client relationships, demonstrated by our impressive client retention rate and continuous growth in our customer base. Most of our clients have been with us since the company’s inception- a testament to our client-first philosophy and service excellence.
Our business model is flexible, value-additive, and customized to fulfill specific client needs. With an industry-leading on-time record and low claims rate, we ensure client satisfaction throughout the entire lifecycle of our services.
Our Growth
Since our founding, GCOMSL has achieved consistent year-over-year growth, expanding both our service offerings and geographic reach.In 2022, we established a significant presence in Australia, Africa, and India, we continue to strengthen our market position with each passing year.
Our Commitment
At GCOMSL, we are committed to operational excellence, risk management, and environmental responsibility. We maintain the highest standards of service while effectively managing currency, credit, operational, and commodity price risks through our prudent risk management approach.
Join the growing number of global enterprises that trust GCOMSL for their trading and shipping needs. Contact us today to discover how we can support your business objectives with our reliable, efficient, and customized solutions.