Voyage Charter — hire per voyage for single consignments
When standard container shipping doesn't fit your needs, vessel chartering offers a flexible and powerful alternative. Chartering grants exclusive control over capacity, scheduling and routing — ideal for large-volume, bulk or specialised cargo. Our brokers leverage market insight and long-standing relationships to secure the right vessel and terms for your shipment.
We act as your intermediary with owners, negotiate charter parties and manage all operational and documentation aspects, ensuring smooth execution from contract to discharge.
We provide Voyage, Time, Bareboat charters and Contracts of Affreightment (COA), advising on the best structure for your cargo and commercial objectives.
Voyage Charter — hire per voyage for single consignments
Time Charter — hire a vessel for a set period with flexible routing
Bareboat Charter — full operational control under long-term lease
Contract of Affreightment — long-term volume commitments and capacity guarantees
A charter party is the legal contract between a shipowner and a charterer that details terms, responsibilities, costs and liabilities for the hire of a vessel.
Booking a container line uses scheduled liner services and shared space. Chartering hires a vessel (or series of liftings) giving exclusive use, capacity and schedule control — suited to bulk or project cargo.
Laytime is the agreed time for loading/unloading; demurrage is a penalty payable to the owner if laytime is exceeded. Our brokers manage planning to minimise demurrage exposure.
It depends on cargo volume, frequency and control needs. We assess your requirements and recommend the most cost-effective charter structure.
Yes — through our global network of owners and operators we arrange charters to/from most ports globally.
When standard container services don’t fit, chartering gives you capacity, schedule and routing control. Globelink sources the right vessel type and structure to match your operational and commercial needs.
Hire a vessel for a specific voyage; ideal for one-off bulk shipments.
Hire a vessel for a fixed period giving operational flexibility.
Long-term lease of a vessel without crew for full operational control.
Guaranteed capacity over a period for regular large-volume shipments.
In-depth market intelligence, global owner relationships and expert negotiation to secure the right vessel and terms.
Our brokers provide timely market insight to secure competitive fixtures and optimise costs.
Access to a diverse fleet via trusted owner relationships ensures improved vessel availability.
We draft and negotiate charter parties, managing laytime, demurrage and compliance to reduce risk.
Chartering integrates with our Vessel Agency, Stevedoring and Customs teams for seamless execution.
Provide cargo details, volumes and preferred windows to receive tailored options.
We approach owners, compare offers and negotiate optimal terms on your behalf.
We finalise the agreement and handle required documentation and insurances.
We oversee the voyage, coordinate port calls and manage disbursements and reporting.
