Vessel Chartering



Vessel Chartering

Our skilled vessel chartering brokers and specialist analysts help inform cleaner, smarter fixtures. Combining market-leading research, data and intelligence with deep broking expertise, we provide a comprehensive picture of vessel supply, chartering activity, market movements, bunker costs and more across every major market, from raw materials to finished products.

85%

Of world trade is carried by sea

Leaders in our field, we offer an end-to-end, best-in-class service across all sectors of shipping.

12bn

Tonnes of international seaborne trade (2021)

We help keep global trade moving, acting as the intermediary between shipowners and cargo suppliers.

24/7

Client support

Known for our exceptional service, we support clients at every stage of the chartering process, 365 days a year.

Vessel Chartering Services

Deep Sea Tankers

5,000+

Deep Sea tankers in the fleet (2022).

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Dry Cargo

14

Dry cargo shipping offices, offering global coverage.

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Gases

55+

Specialists including brokers, analysts and post-fixture experts.

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Containers

24.7m

TEU container fleet capacity (2022).

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Specialised Products

371m tonnes

Estimated seaborne trade in 2021.

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Towage & Salvage

13,250 miles

Our longest recycling towage of a commercial vessel.

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Car Carriers

20m

Vehicles – Total seaborne volume (2021).

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Government Agency

Multi-market

US government cargo brokerage

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Shortsea

Experts

In-depth knowledge on smaller vessels and shorter routes.

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Benefits of our service

We offer a truly comprehensive end-to-end shipping consultancy service across all sectors of shipping and Offshore. As well as covering all the world’s major trade routes, we have in-depth knowledge of each product and every ship vessel type.

Specialists in the full range of vessel chartering contracts, from shuttle tanker time charters and bareboat charters to spot fixtures and COA contracts – we support our clients at every stage.

We deliver a global shipping service whilst maintaining personal relationships at a local level, providing hands-on expertise and guidance.

Our premise is simple: The better informed we are, the more business our clients want to do with us. And the more business we do, the better informed we become.

We evolve with our clients, providing them with exceptional shipping strategic support in order to foster long-term relationships. This is supported through collaboration across business lines.

Our shipping broker specialists have unrivalled industry knowledge, supported by outstanding market intelligence, from our colleagues in Europe, and industry-leading information and technology tools.

We draw on the strategic information they provide to best meet the needs of our clients. Likewise, by collaborating with our colleagues in the Financial team, we’re not only able to help clients move physical goods, we can also assist them with financing projects and managing their exposure to risk.