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Chartering Workshop
Grow your knowledge of chartering principles
2 coffee breaks and lunch provided
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 day to be eligible to collect your certification at the end.
*Details are subject to change
Workshop overview
The workshop is designed to increase your proficiency in the following key areas:
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Major cargoes and trade routes
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Chartering terminology
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Shipping and market sector definitions
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Identifying key stakeholders in a chartering contract
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The Profit and Loss levers and rationale of breakbulk cargoes
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Shipbroker authority - advantages and limitations
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Calculating demurrage and despatch across sectors
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Bills of Lading: functions and correct usage; pitfalls and risks associated with incorrect usage
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
How to book
This workshop is NOT included in your Breakbulk Americas ticket price and will require an additional fee of $380 USD. BGSN members get a 50% discount.
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 day to be eligible to collect your certification at the end.
Once visitor registration is live for Breakbulk Americas 2026, log in to your registration profile to add this workshop to your Breakbulk Americas ticket.
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2025 Agenda
Registration & Networking
Session 1
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Shipping Sector and Definitions
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Major Cargoes and Trade Routes
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Major Cargoes and Trade Routes
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Commodities That Make Up Breakbulk and Project Cargo and the Modal Split
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Networking Break
Session 2
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Chartering Practice
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Key Terminology
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Understanding Process of Negotiation
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The Profit and Loss Levers and Rationale of Breakbulk Cargoes
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Key Stakeholders in a Charterparty Agreement
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Shippers, Carriers, Receivers, Brokers, Forwarders, etc.
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Understanding Brokers’ Authority
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Networking Lunch
Session 3
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Laytime
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Understanding the Main Terminology
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Calculating Demurrage and Despatch
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Bills of Lading (BoL)
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Functions of BoL
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Understanding the Correct Use of BoL and the Risks of Incorrect Usage
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Networking Break
Session 4
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An Overview of Relevant Selected Charterparties
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Gencon, Heavycon, Projectcon, Supplytime
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Relevant Clauses Relating to Laytime, Freight Payment, Stevedores, etc.
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