Description
This book is a first point of reference for anyone looking to obtain an understanding of Shipbroking and Chartering Guide. It provides hands-on explanations of Chartering business and invaluable advise on how the Shipping market operates across a broad range of topics.
The author also deals expertly with the many aspects of Chartering, offering numerous  case studies which clearly link theory to practice.
 # Enriched with practical examples covering crucial aspects of Chartering and Shipbroking business.
# Material on day-to-day laytime principles including "Laytime Definitions for Charterparties", associated commentary and relevant examples.
# Shipping marketing as a modern tool of improving Chartering and Shipbroking business
# Coverage of the background of Chartering including markets, vessels, Cargoes, trades and fixtures.
# Analytical Glossary containing typical terms and abbreviations used in Chartering Negotiations.
 
The Book is an essential  Guide for practitioners in private practice and in-house for Shipowners and Cargo houses, as well as those studying Shipbroking and Chartering only.
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ISBN: 978-9988-3-5183-0
Copyright(c) February 2023
 
Table of Contents
 
(Part 1)- THE PRACTICE
 
A- Basic abstracts (Laydays, Laytime, Laycan, Voyage charters, Time charters etc)
B- Shipbroker discourses (the language of Shipbroking)
C- Shipbroker transactions
D- Chartering terms Abbreviations and definitions.
 
(Part 2)-THE GUIDE
 
Chapters 
1- The Nature of the Bulk Shipping Industry.
2- The Basics of the Bulk Shipping Market
3- Who and Who are in the Shipbroking business
4- Why venture into Shipbroking?
5- Insider's Guide: Essential Industry Insights.
6- Entering Into the business
7- Staying in the business
8- Important shipping Negotiation Skills
9- You are IN! Climb the ladder
10- Trends and opportunities