Ship Broking
The right vessel, at the right rate.
We connect cargo owners with the right ships — and ship owners with the right cargo — negotiating every fixture, sale and purchase with full market transparency.
What ship broking means for you
Ship broking is the work of matching cargo with ships. As your broker, we represent your interests in the freight market — finding suitable vessels, negotiating the freight rate and contract terms, and making sure the fixture is clean before anyone signs.
We work on dry bulk and tanker business as well as vessel sale and purchase. Every recommendation comes with the reasoning behind it: current market levels, the vessel's suitability for your cargo and ports, and the commercial risks to watch.
Why work with us
- Access to a wide range of owners and operators
- Rates benchmarked against the current market
- Clear, balanced charter party terms
- One point of contact from enquiry to discharge
Our ship broking services
Dry bulk chartering
Handysize to Capesize tonnage for coal, ore, grain, fertiliser and more.
Tanker chartering
Clean and dirty petroleum products, crude oil and chemicals.
Sale & purchase
Second-hand vessel sales, purchases and valuations, handled discreetly.
Market intelligence
Freight rate insight so you fix at the right moment.
Contract negotiation
Clear charter party terms, negotiated on your behalf.
Post-fixture support
Laytime, demurrage and voyage follow-up until discharge.
Four clear steps
- 01
Share your requirement
Cargo, quantity, ports and laycan — or the vessel you want to buy or sell.
- 02
We scan the market
We shortlist suitable tonnage or buyers and compare the options.
- 03
Negotiate & fix
We negotiate rate and terms and agree a clean contract.
- 04
Follow it through
We stay with the voyage until the cargo is discharged.
What we need from you
Share these details and we can come back with options quickly.
- Cargo type and quantity (with tolerance)
- Load and discharge ports
- Laycan or preferred loading window
- Special requirements — gear, draft, ice class, etc.
Who we work with
Typical clients for this service.
- Cargo owners & commodity traders
- Ship owners & operators
- Exporters and importers of bulk goods
- Industrial buyers of raw materials
How is a ship broker different from a freight forwarder?
A ship broker arranges the vessel itself — whole ships or large parcels — for bulk and project cargo. A freight forwarder books space for smaller shipments, usually in containers, and manages the paperwork end-to-end.
How is a broker paid?
Usually through a small commission on the freight, agreed upfront in the charter party. We are open about it from the first conversation.
Which vessel sizes do you work with?
From coastal vessels to large ocean-going bulk carriers and tankers. Tell us the cargo and route and we will suggest the right size.
Other services
Let's talk about your ship broking needs
Tell us about your cargo and timelines — our team will reply within 24 hours.