Noatum CSM partners with GenPro for maritime procurement framework

Noatum CSM, a ship management joint venture between AD Ports Group and Columbia Group based in the United Arab Emirates, has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with GP General Procurement Company Limited (GenPro) to support sourcing and supply activities across its managed fleet. The agreement, signed in Dubai, establishes a commercial framework covering supplier networks, framework contracts and governance processes.

Cyprus Mail reported that the collaboration will streamline purchasing structures whilst strengthening supplier oversight and ensuring alignment with regulatory, compliance and sustainability requirements across fleet operations. Noatum CSM will gain access to GenPro's contractually compliant supplier ecosystem, enabling consolidated purchasing structures, market benchmarking and improved transparency across supply activities.

The scope extends to digital tools and specialist support services, supporting operational efficiency, cost visibility and control across key spend categories including lubricants. The framework incorporates auditable processes to support environmental, social and governance alignment, enhance supply chain resilience and reinforce regulatory compliance.

Julian Panter, chief executive of Noatum CSM, said the collaboration "reinforces our commitment to structured purchasing, governance and ESG alignment." He added that access to compliant supplier frameworks and auditable processes supports both operational efficiency and supply chain resilience across the fleet, strengthening overall commercial discipline.

Maria Theodosiou, managing director of GenPro, said she was pleased to support Noatum CSM through a "structured and transparent commercial framework." She explained: "GenPro's role is to provide governance, supplier oversight and data led insight, while aligning with Noatum CSM's operational requirements and strategic direction."

The collaboration will be implemented in phases, with initial focus on supplier performance monitoring, quality assurance and compliance oversight. The agreement reflects growing adoption of structured commercial and supply models within ship management as operators seek greater transparency, control and resilience across global supply chains.

Read the complete details for Noatum CSM's maritime procurement collaboration with GenPro.