Chartering Workshop

Take your chartering skills to the next level

Monday, September 21, 09:00 - 16:30

In partnership with

This full-day 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 full-day workshop and includes two networking coffee breaks and lunch. You will need to be available to attend for the whole duration to be eligible to collect your certification at the end.

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Why take part?

Delivered in partnership with ICS

Delivered in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) – the global authority in maritime professional education – ensuring industry-recognised expertise and best practice throughout.

Build a solid, practical understanding of chartering

Build a solid, practical understanding of chartering – from trade flows and negotiations to laytime, contracts, and risk – so you can make informed decisions in complex shipping environments.

Turn your visit into real value

Maximize your time at Breakbulk Americas and come away with more than just industry connections.

Workshop overview

Major cargoes and trade routes

Chartering terminology

Shipping and market sector definitions

Identifying key stakeholders in a chartering contract

The Profit and Loss levers and rationale of breakbulk cargoes

Shipbroker authority - advantages and limitations

Calculating demurrage and despatch across sectors

Bills of Lading: functions and correct usage; pitfalls and risks associated with incorrect usage

Meet the Speaker

Captain Philip Bacon, Vice-President of Operations at Siem Shipping Ltd

Rob Gardner

Director, RGCV Consulting

Rob Gardner FICS MBA started his shipping career at sea as a deck officer before coming ashore to take up an opportunity in ships agency. He was a partner in a successful South African non liner ships agency, which later became part of the Grindrod Group. Rob has worked in various capacities for Grindrod, looking after operations in southern and East Africa. His role as the executive for marine operations has involved him in ship construction, vessel purchase, time charters, bareboat charters as well as voyage chartering. Having recently retired from Grindrod, Rob has setup RGC Consulting, which has a focus on chartering and project management on the African coast.

Rob has been a tutor with the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers since 2004. He is a past lead examiner and chair of the Education and Training Committee.

2026 Agenda

Monday 21 September 08:30 - 09:00

Registration & Networking

Monday 21 September 09:00 - 10:30

Session 1

Shipping Sector and Definitions
- Major Cargoes and Trade Routes
Major Cargoes and Trade Routes
- Commodities That Make Up Breakbulk and Project Cargo and the Modal Split

Monday 21 September 10:30 - 11:00

Networking Break

Monday 21 September 11:00 - 12:00

Session 2

Chartering Practice
- Key Terminology
  - Understanding Process of Negotiation
- The Profit and Loss Levers and Rationale of Breakbulk Cargoes
- Key Stakeholders in a Charterparty Agreement
  - Shippers, Carriers, Receivers, Brokers, Forwarders, etc.
  - Understanding Brokers’ Authority

Monday 21 September 12:00 - 13:00

Networking Lunch

Monday 21 September 13:00 - 14:30

Session 3

Laytime
- Understanding the Main Terminology
- Calculating Demurrage and Despatch
Bills of Lading (BoL)
- Functions of BoL
- Understanding the Correct Use of BoL and the Risks of Incorrect Usage

Monday 21 September 14:30 - 15:00

Networking Break

Monday 21 September 15:00 - 16:30

Session 4

An Overview of Relevant Selected Charterparties
- Gencon, Heavycon, Projectcon, Supplytime
- Relevant Clauses Relating to Laytime, Freight Payment, Stevedores, etc.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

✓ Full-day workshop

✓ Lunch provided

✓ Two networking coffee breaks

✓ Certificate of attendance once the course is completed

CHARTERING WORKSHOP

$399

Standard workshop ticket

$199

Shippers receive 50% off

How to book

Workshop tickets are not included in your Breakbulk Americas ticket and will require an additional fee.

Breakbulk Global Shipper members receive a 50% discount.

For any queries or difficulties with booking, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] who will be happy to assist you.

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