Global Project Logistic Solutions

Your trusted partner for project cargo management and shipping container based in Fremantle / Australia.

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Permarinus

is an independent maritime consultancy founded and operated by Michael Warneke, a German-Australian professional with over two decades of international experience in heavy lift shipping, project cargo management, and vessel operations. Since its establishment in 2013, Permarinus has developed into a trusted partner for global shipping companies, freight forwarders, and logistical service providers seeking expertise in maritime transport, container trading, and vessel auditing.

Expertise

Michael Warneke’s career spans positions from ship officer to cargo superintendent and project manager. As Director of Permarinus, he has contributed to some of the world’s most complex logistics operations, including Australia’s landmark energy projects — Gorgon, Ichthys, Wheatstone, Roy Hill, Eliwana, and South Flank. His technical knowledge covers heavy-lift engineering, vessel operations, marine surveying, and project management, supported by a strong background as a graduate industrial engineer for marine transportation.

Global

Based in Fremantle, Western Australia’s primary port, Permarinus operates close to the nation’s key maritime hubs. Its location allows flexible and rapid deployment to project sites throughout Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, supported by international experience and fluency in both European and Australian maritime regulations.

Philosophy

Permarinus is committed to reliability, efficiency, and cost-conscious solutions. The company’s mission is to provide each client—whether ship owner, freight forwarder, or project manager—with deep technical insight and tailored maritime support. With a proven track record of performance and integrity, Permarinus continues to serve as a bridge between global shipping operators and the complex logistical demands of industrial and energy projects worldwide.

Permarinus provides a comprehensive range of commercial and technical maritime services.

Shipping Container

IF YOU NEED A BOX ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

Purchasing, selling and leasing shipping containers for freight forwarders and owners, focused on reliable sourcing, sales, and logistics coordination Worldwide with reliable international partners.

Internal Shipping Audits

IF YOU NEED AN AUDIT IN THE APAC REGION

ISM, ISPS, and MLC compliance audits for international shipping operators such as Container Carriers, MPP and Bulk Carriers as well as all other special types.

Project Cargo

IF YOU NEED TO TRANSPORT ANYTHING SPECIAL

End-to-end heavy lift and transport consulting or management. This includes ocean transport as well as road transport to site. When it gets special and tricky or you want an independent opinion.

Business Development

IF YOU WANT YOUR BUSINESS TO GROW

Permarinus offers business development and market advisory services as well as expert support in client acquisition, partnership strategy, and market entry planning.

Shipping containers

Container

A specialised leasing model built for project logistics — when a standard free carrier container simply isn't flexible enough.

Collect anywhere

Pick up containers at any origin worldwide — a port or an inland location.

Keep as long as needed

Lease for the full duration of your project — no 10-day pressure at the load and discharge port, no surprise detention charges.

Redeliver anywhere

Hand back at any location — or keep some units on site for permanent storage.

Standard

Carrier-Owned Container (COC)

Container supplied free by the shipping line
Only ~10 days to load and 10 days to return
Steep detention & demurrage charges from day 10
Must be returned to a port

Permarinus

Project Logistics Lease

Lease for as long as the project runs
Collect & redeliver anywhere — not just port cities
Option to purchase at origin and we buy back at destination
Keep units on site for storage — either lease or just purchase after the lease ends

Available in all container types from 20′ and larger — including 40′, high-cube, open-top and flat-rack for out-of-gauge cargo.

Proven track record

Experience

Two decades of complex project cargo, heavy-lift and vessel operations delivered across the globe — from renewables and energy to mining, cranes, rolling stock and much more...

Renewable Energy