Calyon offers a full range of products and services in capital markets, brokerage, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international private banking.
Calyon, an inescapable player in shipping finance
Active in this field for 30 years now, Calyon ranks amongst the world's leading banks in shipping finance. It finances a modern and diversified fleet of over 1,150 ships for an international customer base of ship-owners.
A 30-year expertise, a portfolio of 1,150 ships
Active for 30 years in shipping finance, Calyon ranks amongst the top leaders on the world market. The bank finances a modern and diversified fleet of over 1,150 ships for an international customer base of ship-owners. Its portfolio totals EUR 10.2 bn at the end of 2008.
Calyon finances a broad variety of new and second hand ships: very diverse cargoes (bulk carriers, oil and gas tankers, containerships, ro-ro ships…), passenger ships (liners, ferries), ships and oil rigs for the offshore oil industry.
In 2008, Calyon continued to develop its activity in a highly competitive environment, closing 86 new deals, of which 90% as arranger or sole lender, for a total volume arranged of USD 4.75 bn and EUR 3 bn net final take.
Our detailed offering
- Medium and long term mortgage loans including prefinancing during building,
- Export credits (Coface, KEXIM, KEIC, SACE….) and financial credits,
- Finance with a tax component (French or English tax lease),
- Hedging products for interest rate, forex or commodities risks,
- Financial advisory, investment in equity.
Confirmed specialists
Six commercial teams comprised of confirmed specialists follow Asian, European or US ship-owning customers. Based in Hamburg, Hong Kong, Oslo, Piraeus, London and Paris these teams work in close cooperation with the HO functions located in Paris.
In 2007, Calyon opened an office in Hamburg to develop its presence in a very active German shipping market.
