The maritime industry has gone through a whirlwind of transformation over centuries, driven by the accomplishment of efficiency, safety, and sustainability. From the sailing vessels of the 18th century to the cutting-edge autonomous ships of today, advancements in maritime technology have revolutionised the way goods are transported across the world. We look at the [...]
Do you need a Ship Broker? (Leveraging Market Insights and Industry Expertise) Shipbrokers have been part of the maritime shipping industry since the beginning of time. They used to act as the middlemen, ensuring that ship owners could find cargo for their vessels and connecting merchants with ship owners. However, the role has evolved [...]
What Are The Three Main Types Of Chartering Services? Chartering involves the hiring and use of a ship from a vessel owner to another individual or company. The charterer (the one hiring the ship) doesn’t necessarily need their own cargo. Sometimes, the charterer will use a charter service to ferry cargo across the world [...]
What are the main types of cargo/bulk moved by shipping and chartering agents? It’s impossible to understate the importance of shipping and chartering agents because without the services that they provide, life as we know it would not be possible. We live in an interconnected world, and shipping companies play an integral role in [...]
