Chartering fundamentals · 6 min read
Voyage charter or time charter: choosing the right instrument
The two workhorse contracts of dry bulk shipping allocate cost, risk, and control very differently. Choosing well starts with understanding what each party actually carries.
Read the insightOperations · 7 min read
Laytime and demurrage: where voyage economics are won and lost
Freight gets the attention, but laytime terms quietly decide whether a voyage performs. A practical guide to the clock that starts when the ship arrives.
Read the insightMarkets · 6 min read
Reading the dry bulk market: segments, indices, and cycles
Dry bulk is not one market but several, moving to related but distinct rhythms. Understanding the segments is the first step to timing anything.
Read the insightChartering fundamentals · 5 min read
Contracts of affreightment: turning cargo programmes into partnerships
For shippers with repeat volumes, the COA converts a series of spot negotiations into one structured relationship. Its value lies in the details.
Read the insightThese articles explain market mechanics in general terms. They are not market forecasts, freight quotations, or investment advice. For a live view on a specific stem or position, contact the chartering desk.