January 13, 2026

CEO Simon Judson: “Managing vessel capacity during peak seasonal demand continues to be a key challenge across the sector”

Between 2022 and 2025, Peters & May achieved an average annual turnover growth of 17%, exceeding its long-term growth rate from 2010 to 2022. The UK Forwarding division played a key role, with turnover rising 24% between 2021 and 2023, followed by a further 26% increase between 2023 and 2025.

In 2025, the integration of Peters & May’s Netherlands facility enhanced customs clearance and bonded warehousing capacity, improving UK-EU movements. The company also expanded its network through partnerships, including a joint venture with BATI Yacht Transport in Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean, and a partnership with Briese Chartering securing monthly vessel capacity on the Northern Europe-East Mediterranean route.

Sustainability remained a priority, with Peters & May achieving Planet Mark Business Certification for the second year, installing 186 solar panels at its UK warehouse, introducing EV charging infrastructure, and committing to a 90% emissions reduction by 2050.

Simon Judson, CEO of Peters & May, says: “2025 has been a strong year for the group, marked by disciplined growth, an exceptional performance from our Forwarding Division, and continued investment in the capability and resilience of our global network. These developments position Peters & May well as we look ahead to 2026.

“By securing ships through our partnership with Briese Chartering and strengthening our Mediterranean network, we’re making sure clients get reliable service, flexibility, and long-term stability, even as global trade becomes more complicated.”

Looking ahead, Peters & May expects more activity in 2026 as yachts are moved into place for major regattas and boat shows, including the Monaco Yacht Show and Dubai International Boat Show, as well as early preparations for the 2026 America’s Cup.

Assessing market conditions, Judson notes that geopolitical uncertainty and routing constraints are expected to remain influential across certain corridors. “Managing vessel capacity during peak seasonal demand continues to be a key challenge across the sector,” he says. “While the transatlantic route remains our most stable trade lane, shipments via the Suez to and from the Persian Gulf and Asia – supported by our partnership with Bahri Shipping – enable significantly reduced transit times, particularly for movements connected to the Eastern Mediterranean.

“While the mid-sized yacht market remains relatively subdued, we are seeing increased activity in larger motoryachts, particularly those above 35 metres. Performance sailing yachts continue to move seasonally, but the strongest growth is in luxury motoryachts relocating between the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia,” he adds.

Peters & May’s Racing Division also reported a busy year, supporting teams from Australia and Europe for the resurrected Admiral’s Cup in the Solent, as well as return movements to home ports and onward logistics for the Middle Sea Race. Long-standing service partnerships with the 52 Super Series and RC44 Championship remained central to racing activity throughout 2025.
Notable individual yacht movements during the year included logistics support for Black Pearl (54ft), Black Jack (100ft), and Whisper (66ft).