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Experience

A strong background in international shipping

International experience across coal, iron ore and mixed commodities, with decades of combined experience between the team.

Faith Dempsey, Managing Director at DesDem

Faith Dempsey

Managing Director

Faith started TransCoal in 1999 to offer a better logistics alternative for a group of Queensland coal mines, and has nurtured and developed the business into a significant player in the Australian coal market.

Renée Moore, Principal Laytime Analyst at DesDem

Renée Moore

Principal Laytime Analyst

Renée is responsible for managing TransCoal’s international despatch/demurrage clients, analysing and arguing points of contract on behalf of clients. Previously in a senior role with Rio Tinto, she brings extensive experience in sales and shipping management across South Africa and Australia.

Joanne Bartholomew, Principal Laytime Analyst at DesDem

Joanne Bartholomew

Principal Laytime Analyst

Joanne is responsible for processing timely laytime calculations and managing demurrage and despatch settlements for clients. Her experience in the Australian coal industry, including over a decade at Mitsui & Co, enables her to successfully liaise with coal producers, ship owners and coal buyers.

Felicia Atmadja, Commercial Officer at DesDem

Felicia Atmadja

Commercial Officer

Felicia has a strong commercial background with accounting and finance roles across various mining operations, including Rio Tinto, where she was involved in coal shipping, laytime and logistics.

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