At APEX Ship Trade Brokers, our Chartering Desk acts as a vital bridge between first-class Charterers, Commodity Traders, and Shipowners. We provide comprehensive commercial chartering services, leveraging real-time market data, extensive regional networks, and deep maritime expertise to optimize vessel utilization and secure competitive freight terms.
Core Chartering Capabilities
Dry Bulk Chartering:
Covering the full spectrum of dry cargo tonnage—from Handysize, Supramax, and Ultramax up to Panamax, Kamsarmax, and Capesize. We match cargo requirements with optimal vessel availability for global spot voyages, period time charters (T/C), and Contracts of Affreightment (COA).
Tanker Chartering:
Specialized commercial coverage for Clean Petroleum Products (CPP), Dirty Petroleum Products (DPP), Chemicals, and Crude Oil tonnage (Small Tankers, MR1/MR2, LR1/LR2, Aframax and VLCC). We navigate complex market dynamics to ensure safe, compliant, and lucrative fixtures.
Spot & Period Fixtures:
Structuring tailored employment strategies, whether securing immediate spot employment to capitalize on market spikes or locking in long-term period coverage for stable cash flows.
Post-Fixture Support & Operations:
Providing continuous operational backing post-fixture—monitoring voyage execution, laytime calculations, demurrage management, and dispute resolution to protect our clients' commercial interests.
Why Partner With APEX Chartering
Direct Market Access:
Extensive, vetted network of shipowners, charterers, and direct cargo operators.
Commercial Precision:
Deep understanding of charterparty terms (GENCON, NYPE, SHELLTIME, etc.) and risk mitigation.
Agile Execution:
Rapid market coverage and tailored solutions for both standard and niche trade routes.
For chartering matters, please contact our department directly.