Maritime and
Industrial Businesses
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THEIA THRIVE – F.Z.E is an Ajman-based advisory and trading house specialising in logistics, procurement, and maritime operations, backed by over 20 years of experience across global freight and industrial supply chains.
About Us
Guiding Logistics, Procurement & Maritime Operations
THEIA THRIVE – F.Z.E operates from Ajman Free Zone, UAE, providing advisory and trading services across logistics, procurement, maritime operations, and industrial supply chains. Our work covers the full trade lifecycle, from sourcing and negotiation to transportation, technical procurement, and final invoice settlement, backed by experience in Mediterranean liner trade, offshore and commercial shipping, and industrial procurement for global oil and gas manufacturing.
20+
Years of Experience
04
Markets Covered
03
Working Languages
Our Areas of Expertise
We bring together expertise in logistics, procurement, maritime operations, and industrial supply chains, delivering end-to-end solutions from strategic sourcing and negotiation to transportation and technical procurement.
Procurement Consulting
Strategic vendor qualification, quotation negotiation, and TCO optimization.
Commercial Brokerage
Freight brokerage and rate negotiation across global trade lanes.
Ship Management
Technical vessel procurement, drydock sourcing, and ISSA-aligned supplies.
Industrial Trading
Cross-border sourcing of mechanical spare parts and plant equipment.
WHO WE SERVE
Logistics & Maritime Operations
THEIA THRIVE serves businesses operating in the shipping and industrial sectors, with a focus on the procurement, logistics, and operational requirements of its target markets. Our four service disciplines cover liner, tramp, freight, and industrial markets, bringing together commercial negotiation, procurement, and supply chain coordination.
Ship Owners
Technical procurement, drydock sourcing, and ISSA-aligned supplies for commercial vessels.
Oil & Gas Manufacturing
ERP-driven buying, global vendor management, and total cost of ownership control.
Drilling Plants
Cross-border import and export of mechanical spare parts and plant machinery.
Our Approach
Built on Trust, Driven by Process
Five core principles guiding every negotiation, trade, and delivery from the deck to the boardroom.
People Before Paperwork
Every relationship starts with a conversation, not a contract template. We take the time to understand the people and pressures behind each deal before structuring the terms.
Good Faith, First and Last
Agreements are only as strong as the trust behind them. We negotiate openly, honour what we commit to, and expect the same, treating good faith as the foundation of every deal, not a fallback when contracts fall short.
Technical Fluency
We speak the language of ship crews, plant engineers, and finance teams alike, so nothing is lost in translation between the deck and the boardroom.
Working Capital First
Every sourcing decision is weighed against total cost of ownership, supplier reliability, and lead time, not just the quoted price.
Documented, Auditable Process
From RFQ to final settlement, our procurement systems are formalised and ERP-tracked, built for compliance and clarity, not guesswork.
Founder
Christina Hakim
Founder & Principal Consultant
Christina Hakim founded THEIA THRIVE after more than two decades navigating the freight forwarding, liner, and tramp shipping markets, from container operations on the Mediterranean/Beirut trade lanes to technical procurement for offshore vessels and buying operations inside a global oil and gas manufacturer. Her career began as a translator for a marine lawyer firm and for a global maritime analytics and vessel-tracking platform. This early exposure grounded her in the technical and legal language of shipping long before she moved into procurement and trade. Her career has been built on a single discipline: protecting working capital while keeping complex, technical supply chains moving.
She combines operational experience with fluency across three languages and a background in education, giving her the ability to translate dense commercial and technical details into clear decisions for the people who need to act on them. Throughout her career, Christina has worked with captains, chief engineers, and vendors across maritime and industrial supply chains. Her approach centres on good faith, keeping commitments, and treating every counterpart as a person first.
Mediterranean Liner Trade
Christina began her career in the Mediterranean liner trade, working with import and export cycles, container control, and demurrage management.
Offshore & Commercial Shipping
She spent over a decade in offshore and commercial shipping, focusing on technical procurement, vessel sourcing, and freight rate negotiation.
Industrial Procurement
Her work expanded into industrial procurement for global oil and gas manufacturing, including ERP-driven buying, compliance, and vendor management.
Professional Credentials
CIFFA – Canada
FIATA – Switzerland
CIPS Level-4 – UK
IMPA / LMA Marine Purchasing & Supply
Incoterms 2020 – ICC France
IAMSP Safety Equipment
Professional Background
Home Country
Beirut, Lebanon
Country of Residency
Dubai, UAE
Working Languages
Arabic, French, English
Career Began
2001
Business Location
Ajman Free Zone, UAE
Our Services
Four Disciplines, One Accountable Partner
We exist to make complex supply chains legible. From the first tender to the final invoice settlement, our services are built around the full lifecycle of trade: sourcing, negotiating, moving, and maintaining the assets that keep operations running.
Logistics & Procurement Consulting
We provide procurement and logistics consulting focused on total cost of ownership, vendor registration and qualification, and end-to-end quotation negotiation across freight forwarding, liner, and tramp markets.
Commercial Brokerage
We facilitate freight and cargo brokerage across FCL, LCL, and consolidated shipments. Our work includes rate benchmarking, carrier and broker relationship management, and structuring competitive tenders across air, land, and ocean transportation.
Ship Management & Operation
We undertake technical procurement for vessels in close coordination with captains and chief engineers. Our scope includes drydock maintenance sourcing, safety equipment, and formalised RFQ-to-settlement systems aligned with ISSA guidelines.
Industrial Plant Equipment & Spare Parts
– Import & Export
We support the sourcing and cross-border trade of mechanical spare parts, bulk consumables, and manufacturing equipment for oil and gas operations and industrial plants. Our approach is supported by supplier reliability tracking and lead-time management.
Contact Us
Get in Touch with THEIA THRIVE
For enquiries relating to logistics and procurement consulting, commercial brokerage, ship management and operations, or industrial plant equipment and spare parts, contact THEIA THRIVE – F.Z.E.
THEIA THRIVE – F.Z.E
Office C1–1F–SF8101, Ajman Free Zone C1 Building,
Ajman Free Zone, UAE.
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