Dry Cargo chartering is a varied and complex market involving more than three billion tonnes of cargo each year. Our experienced team based in 15 countries acts as a vital link between charterers and shipowners who need to transport the goods required by a growing global population.
The Dry Cargo market relies on a wide range of vessels and
covers all the world's major trade routes. It is dominated by three
core sectors: iron ore and steel related products; coal bound for
steel plants and power stations; and food stocks. Outside of these,
the market is extremely diversified, covering more than 37
different commodities including cement, fertiliser, timber and
scrap metal.
One day our
team may be fixing a small parcel of steel or agricultural products
across the English Channel, the next a 160,000 tonne shipment of
iron ore across the Pacific Ocean
Mark Goodall
MD Dry Cargo
We are experienced in spot chartering for individual voyages,
Contracts of Affreightment (CoAs) on behalf of major commodity and
power companies and the timecharter of vessels for short or long
term charter cover, covering all sizes of vessels from Capesize to
Handysize.
Our work is supported by outstanding market intelligence. Our
team of analysts work alongside the brokers and closely with our
Research division (which is responsible for key industry
intelligence publications such as 'Dry Bulk Trade Outlook'),
providing strategic information in the form of market reports,
presentations and consultations to meet the needs of our
clients.
We have skilled
people in all the key producing regions throughout Europe, Africa,
Australia, America and Asia.
Mark Goodall
MD DryCargo
Our offices work closely together and with our colleagues in the
Financial division - so that as well as moving physical goods, we
can help clients finance projects and also manage their exposure to
risk. Different offices focus on different specialities. In
Australia, for example, we are based among the iron ore producers
and miners, whilst in Greece we are located close to the
shipowners. Across the world, the relationships between our people
and our clients are founded on local knowledge and mutual respect -
we speak the language, know the culture and have grown up alongside
many of our clients as neighbours as well as trusted advisers.
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Backed-up by
operational excellence, we offer support to our clients at every
stage of the chartering process, 24/7 365 days of the year.
Mark Goodall
MD Dry Cargo