Jim Bungard, Sales Director at Global Services, returns to the Ben Taylor Podcast at the Monaco Yacht Show to discuss how the company has expanded its presence across Europe and strengthened its role in superyacht supply, refit and new-build projects. Jim explains why relationships remain central to the business, how Global Services has increased its presence in key Mediterranean markets, and how its Rotterdam operation allows the company to buy, store and distribute goods efficiently across Europe. The conversation explores the importance of warehousing and forward planning during refit periods, Global Services’ growing involvement in new-build projects, and how the company supports captains and project teams from initial budgeting through to sourcing and final delivery. Jim also discusses the launch of Global Services’ own purchasing system, designed to give clients greater visibility and transparency across procurement, and the company’s plans to continue expanding its team, customer relationships and international footprint.

Global Services provides procurement, supply and logistical support to yachts, shipyards, refit projects and new builds, with European operations supported by warehousing and logistics infrastructure in Rotterdam. The company is also investing in technology to improve purchasing visibility and make the procurement process more transparent for its clients.

Key Points:

• Strong customer and supplier relationships remain fundamental to successful superyacht procurement.
• European warehousing allows yachts and shipyards to plan ahead, store goods and call them off when required.
• Global Services is combining procurement expertise with new technology to improve transparency across new-build and refit projects.

Thank you to Baglietto for hosting the podcast onboard FAST 50 at the Monaco Yacht Show.