Dry Cargo Chartering

10 activities covering bulk commodities, the ships and the paper-work

This module covers a wide range of topics, so if you're interested to learn about ships, the differences between ship types and the differences in the types of ships employed in dry cargo trades and want to understand the nature, characteristics, hazards and stowage requirements of the four main dry commodities: Coal, Ore, Grain and Fertilizers then this is for you!

Discover the role of the Charterers, Shipowners and Operators as well as the structure of the international dry cargo chartering market and find out how merchant trading terms (INCOTERMS) impact the shipping contract and the importance of documentary credits, the Bill of Lading and other paperwork.