Fleet & Containers | Dole Shipping Corporation

Our Hybrid Fleet Structure

DSC manages shipping capacity through a strategic combination of owned and operated vessels, delivering operational reliability and flexible container solutions for global trade.

This hybrid fleet structure allows us to maintain operational reliability while accommodating varying cargo volumes across global trade routes.

Owned Vessels

Ships directly owned by DSC, providing controlled operations and dedicated container capacity. Our owned fleet ensures consistent service quality, predictable scheduling, and full operational oversight across major trade lanes.

Full operational control
Dedicated container capacity
Consistent service quality
Predictable scheduling

Operated Vessels

Strategically chartered vessels that allow DSC to expand capacity and offer flexible container slot availability to clients. This approach enables rapid scaling to meet peak demand and new market opportunities.

Flexible capacity expansion
Container slot availability
Rapid scaling capability
Market-responsive operations

Container Types

Container Types We Accommodate

DSC supports a wide range of cargo requirements through multiple container formats.

Dry Containers

Used for transporting general cargo such as consumer goods, industrial products, machinery, and packaged materials. Our dry containers meet international standards and are available in 20ft and 40ft configurations.

Reefer Containers

Temperature-controlled containers designed for transporting perishable goods, food products, and pharmaceuticals requiring regulated environments. Precise temperature management from -30°C to +30°C.

ISO Tank Containers

Specialized containers designed for transporting liquids, chemicals, and gases while maintaining international safety standards and compliance. Built to IMDG, ADR, and UN specifications.

Our Target Clients

Who We Work With

DSC collaborates with organizations capable of committing cargo volume through long-term or short-term shipping agreements. Our ideal partners include businesses involved in large-scale international cargo movement.

Partnership Model

How We Partner

Our partnerships are structured around reliable cargo commitments and long-term collaboration. This model ensures efficient vessel utilization while providing partners with dependable container capacity.

Vessel Charter Agreements: Full vessel charters for large-volume cargo requirements.

Container Slot Charter Agreements: Flexible slot allocation on scheduled vessel routes.

Long-Term Cargo Commitments: Sustained partnerships with guaranteed capacity.

Short-Term Capacity Arrangements: On-demand capacity for seasonal or project-based needs.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

1What is the difference between owned and operated vessels?
Owned vessels are ships directly owned by DSC, providing full operational control and dedicated container capacity. Operated vessels are strategically chartered ships that allow us to expand capacity and offer flexible container slot availability based on market demand.
2What types of containers does DSC offer?
We offer dry containers for general cargo, reefer containers for temperature-sensitive goods like food and pharmaceuticals, and ISO tank containers for liquids, chemicals, and gases — all meeting international safety and compliance standards.
3How does the partnership model work?
Our partnerships are structured around reliable cargo commitments through vessel charter agreements, container slot charters, long-term cargo commitments, and short-term capacity arrangements. This ensures efficient vessel utilization and dependable capacity for partners.
4Who are DSC's ideal partners?
We collaborate with shipping lines, shipping agents, NVOCC companies, freight forwarders, exporters, importers, trading companies, industrial manufacturers, and large corporations capable of committing cargo volume.
5Can DSC handle temperature-sensitive cargo?
Yes. Our reefer containers are temperature-controlled and designed for perishable goods, food products, and pharmaceuticals requiring regulated environments throughout the shipping journey.

Owned Vessels & Operated Vessels