Chartering Workshop
Tuesday 13 May 2025, 09:00 – 16:30
This workshop, presented in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, is an intermediate level course that provides a deeper understanding of chartering principles and applications. It is suitable for full-time chartering professionals as well as those who work with chartering contracts.
This is a full-day workshop and includes lunch plus two networking coffee breaks. You will need to be available to attend the full course to be eligible for your certificate of attendance.
Workshop overview
The workshop is designed to increase your proficiency in the following key areas:
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Major cargoes and trade routes
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Chartering terminology
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Shipping and market sector definitions
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Identifying key stakeholders in a chartering contract
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The Profit and Loss levers and rationale of breakbulk cargoes
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Shipbroker authority - advantages and limitations
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Calculating demurrage and despatch across sectors
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Bills of Lading: functions and correct usage; pitfalls and risks associated with incorrect usage
Target audience
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Cargo owners
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Freight forwarders
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Ship-brokers
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Carriers
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Insurers
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Agents
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Stevedoring companies and terminals
How to book
This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Europe ticket price and will require an additional fee. BGSN members get a 50% discount. You can book your place on the workshop when you register or edit your profile.
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