Voyage Chartering Essentials Workshop
**This event was held at Breakbulk Middle East 2025 which is now over. Register your interest for Breakbulk Middle East 2026**
Grow your knowledge of chartering principles
Tuesday 11 February 2025, 13:00 - 17:00
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 half day workshop and includes one networking coffee break. You will need to be available to attend the full course to be eligible for your certificate of attendance.
How to Book
This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Middle East 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.
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
Meet the instructors
Agenda
Registration & Networking
Introduction, Legal & Contractual, Commercial & Operations
Session 1: Introduction to Voyage Chartering
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Overview of & Key Players in voyage chartering
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Differences between voyage chartering and time chartering
Session 2: Legal Framework and Contractual Aspects
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Standard forms – CP & B/L (e.g., GENCON, CONLINE B/L, HEAVYLIFTVOY)
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Negotiating contract terms & dispute resolution
Session 3: Commercial and Operational Considerations
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Freight rates and market factors
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Laycan and cancelling dates
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Laytime and demurrage calculations
Networking Break
Risk Management & Financial, Case Study & Practical Application
Session 4: Risk Management and Financial Aspects
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Identifying and mitigating risks in voyage chartering
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Insurance considerations (cargo, hull, P&I)
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Financial instruments and hedging in shipping
Session 5: Case Study and Practical Applications
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Real-world voyage chartering scenarios
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Group exercise: Negotiating a voyage charter
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Discussion of common pitfalls and best practices
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Q&A session and workshop wrap-up
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