Ariston, since its incorporation in 2008, has provided the Maritime Industry with essential Commercial Management services. Ariston utilizes a high level of knowledge of the physical market combined with modern risk management techniques to provide an edge to its customers. Ariston’s platform includes commercial management, marine operations and risk management services, thus representing a total solution for optimizing the performance of commercial shipping portfolios. Ariston is acting as the commercial manager of Maxima Shipping, a new commercial freight operator in the Handysize, Supramax and Panamax dry bulk markets.