Bulk and chartering
Bulk cargo moves loose, in large amounts, in the hold of a ship or on a barge. The work is in choosing the right vessel, agreeing the terms and checking the cargo. We arrange these steps and bring in independent parties where checking is needed.
Dry bulk cargo
Dry bulk is cargo carried loose and unpacked, such as minerals and ores or agricultural commodities.
When to use it
When you ship large quantities of one loose cargo and a container would not carry it economically.
What we handle
- Finding suitable vessels for the cargo
- Coordinating loading and discharge arrangements
- Cargo and shipping documents
- Coordinating surveys through independent surveyors
- Keeping you informed by email
What to send us for a quote
Type of cargo, quantity in tonnes, loading and discharge places, laycan (the dates the vessel may arrive to load), Incoterm, and any cargo test reports you have.
Send an enquiry about Dry bulk cargoVoyage and time charter arrangement
A charter is the hire of a whole vessel. A voyage charter hires it for one trip. A time charter hires it for a set period.
When to use it
When you have enough cargo to fill a vessel, or need steady capacity for a period.
What we handle
- Approaching vessel owners and brokers for suitable ships
- Comparing offers with you in plain terms
- Coordinating the charter party (the contract) between you and the owner
- Coordinating loading, discharge and port arrangements
What to send us for a quote
For a voyage charter: cargo, quantity, loading and discharge places, and laycan. For a time charter: the period, the area of use, and the type of vessel you need.
Send an enquiry about Voyage and time charter arrangementTug and barge arrangement
A tug pulls or pushes a barge. Together they carry cargo along coasts and rivers where larger ships cannot go.
When to use it
For bulk or heavy cargo on coastal and river routes, and for loading points without a deep-water berth.
What we handle
- Finding a suitable tug and barge for the cargo
- Coordinating loading, towing and discharge
- Agreeing the terms of hire
- Coordinating surveys through independent surveyors
What to send us for a quote
Cargo type, quantity, loading and discharge places, water depth and access limits at each place, dates, and any weight limits.
Send an enquiry about Tug and barge arrangementCargo and draft survey coordination
A draft survey measures how deep a ship sits in the water before and after loading, to work out the weight of cargo on board.
When to use it
When buyers, sellers or banks want an independent check of bulk cargo quantity or condition.
What we handle
- Appointing an independent surveyor for you
- Sharing the shipment details and timing with the surveyor
- Coordinating access to the vessel and cargo
- Passing the survey report to you
What to send us for a quote
Cargo type, quantity, loading or discharge place, vessel details if known, dates, and the kind of survey requested.
Send an enquiry about Cargo and draft survey coordinationNot sure which service fits?
Describe the cargo and where it needs to go. We will tell you which services apply.