What We Do
We investigate and advise on the cheapest and quickest routes for all bulk cargoes, including trans-shipment where appropriate. We then oversee and co-ordinate shipping programmes, in particular:
1. Advise the current market freight rates between ports when client is negotiating the purchases/sales of cargo.
2. Discuss with the client the terms of the commodity purchase/sale contract in order to ensure compatibility with charter party conditions and ensure as far as possible that the two contracts will agree on a "back to back" basis.
3. Draft and review the charter party with client before fixing a vessel so that all parties responsibilities are clearly understood.
4. Enter the freight market on the client's behalf as charterers' agent, and negotiate the fixture of the most suitable vessels under instructions at the best possible rate and terms.
5. Draw up the charter party and present for signature to both parties.
6. Look after the client's interests and to behave as though we were in every respect a branch office. If required, we could liaise between the shipowner and supplier/shipper on client's behalf, as well as with the receivers. We can appoint port agents/surveyors and arrange inspections at both or either end as needed.
7. Manage all post-fixture work including reporting on the progress of the voyage(s) and dealing with any problems or disputes that may arise.
8. Calculate any demurrage/despatch arising and discuss with shipowner, subject to client's final approval.
9. Finalise freight accounts with owners after the voyage, subject to client’s final approval.
Companies who are already involved directly or indirectly in the international bulk movement of cargo should ask themselves the following questions about their current shipping operation:
1. Are we seeing the best range of freight offers and the most competitive rates?
2. Are we satisfied with the service we are receiving?
3. Do we sometimes feel that shipowners get the better of us?
4. Are we increasing profit?
5. Are we minimising risk?
6. Are we satisfied that our charterparties meet our needs and protect our interests?
7. Are we satisfied that laytime calculations are always finalized on the most advantageous terms?
8. Do we lose valuable time becoming involved with post fixture work?
9. Do we feel as if we get embroiled in avoidable and unnecessary disputes?
10. Does our current shipping operation have the professional specialisation and the time available to represent our interests on equal terms with the shipowner?
11. What is the present overall cost of our shipping department?
12. Is it in the interests of our business to take a look at outsourcing our chartering operations?
What We Do
We investigate and advise on the cheapest and quickest routes for all bulk cargoes, including trans-shipment where appropriate. We then oversee and co-ordinate shipping programmes, in particular:
1. Advise the current market freight rates between ports when client is negotiating the purchases/sales of cargo.
2. Discuss with the client the terms of the commodity purchase/sale contract in order to ensure compatibility with charter party conditions and ensure as far as possible that the two contracts will agree on a "back to back" basis.
3. Draft and review the charter party with client before fixing a vessel so that all parties responsibilities are clearly understood.
4. Enter the freight market on the client's behalf as charterers' agent, and negotiate the fixture of the most suitable vessels under instructions at the best possible rate and terms.
5. Draw up the charter party and present for signature to both parties.
6. Look after the client's interests and to behave as though we were in every respect a branch office. If required, we could liaise between the shipowner and supplier/shipper on client's behalf, as well as with the receivers. We can appoint port agents/surveyors and arrange inspections at both or either end as needed.
7. Manage all post-fixture work including reporting on the progress of the voyage(s) and dealing with any problems or disputes that may arise.
8. Calculate any demurrage/despatch arising and discuss with shipowner, subject to client's final approval.
9. Finalise freight accounts with owners after the voyage, subject to client’s final approval.
Companies who are already involved directly or indirectly in the international bulk movement of cargo should ask themselves the following questions about their current shipping operation:
1. Are we seeing the best range of freight offers and the most competitive rates?
2. Are we satisfied with the service we are receiving?
3. Do we sometimes feel that shipowners get the better of us?
4. Are we increasing profit?
5. Are we minimising risk?
6. Are we satisfied that our charterparties meet our needs and protect our interests?
7. Are we satisfied that laytime calculations are always finalized on the most advantageous terms?
8. Do we lose valuable time becoming involved with post fixture work?
9. Do we feel as if we get embroiled in avoidable and unnecessary disputes?
10. Does our current shipping operation have the professional specialisation and the time available to represent our interests on equal terms with the shipowner?
11. What is the present overall cost of our shipping department?
12. Is it in the interests of our business to take a look at outsourcing our chartering operations?
What We Do
We investigate and advise on the cheapest and quickest routes for all bulk cargoes, including trans-shipment where appropriate. We then oversee and co-ordinate shipping programmes, in particular:
1. Advise the current market freight rates between ports when client is negotiating the purchases/sales of cargo.
2. Discuss with the client the terms of the commodity purchase/sale contract in order to ensure compatibility with charter party conditions and ensure as far as possible that the two contracts will agree on a "back to back" basis.
3. Draft and review the charter party with client before fixing a vessel so that all parties responsibilities are clearly understood.
4. Enter the freight market on the client's behalf as charterers' agent, and negotiate the fixture of the most suitable vessels under instructions at the best possible rate and terms.
5. Draw up the charter party and present for signature to both parties.
6. Look after the client's interests and to behave as though we were in every respect a branch office. If required, we could liaise between the shipowner and supplier/shipper on client's behalf, as well as with the receivers. We can appoint port agents/surveyors and arrange inspections at both or either end as needed.
7. Manage all post-fixture work including reporting on the progress of the voyage(s) and dealing with any problems or disputes that may arise.
8. Calculate any demurrage/despatch arising and discuss with shipowner, subject to client's final approval.
9. Finalise freight accounts with owners after the voyage, subject to client’s final approval.
Companies who are already involved directly or indirectly in the international bulk movement of cargo should ask themselves the following questions about their current shipping operation:
1. Are we seeing the best range of freight offers and the most competitive rates?
2. Are we satisfied with the service we are receiving?
3. Do we sometimes feel that shipowners get the better of us?
4. Are we increasing profit?
5. Are we minimising risk?
6. Are we satisfied that our charterparties meet our needs and protect our interests?
7. Are we satisfied that laytime calculations are always finalized on the most advantageous terms?
8. Do we lose valuable time becoming involved with post fixture work?
9. Do we feel as if we get embroiled in avoidable and unnecessary disputes?
10. Does our current shipping operation have the professional specialisation and the time available to represent our interests on equal terms with the shipowner?
11. What is the present overall cost of our shipping department?
12. Is it in the interests of our business to take a look at outsourcing our chartering operations?