Dry Bulk Cargo Chartering and Vessel Brokerage

Dry bulk chartering for grain, fertilizers, coal, salt and other bulk commodities — get a realistic freight indication matched to your cargo, route, laycan and current market conditions.

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Grain Fertilizers Coal Salt

Since 2000

On the market

350+

Fixtures handled

25+ yrs

Market experience

Worldwide

Black Sea & intl routes

Cargoes we charter

01

Agricultural products

Grain, oilseeds and similar agricultural bulk cargoes.

02

Fertilizers

Fertilizers, urea and similar commodities.

03

Energy commodities

Coal and other energy-related bulk cargoes.

04

Ores and minerals

Ores, mineral concentrates and similar cargoes.

05

Construction materials

Cement, aggregates and other construction bulk.

06

Phosphates

Phosphate rock and phosphate-based cargoes.

Our role in dry bulk chartering

Kiev Shipping Ltd arranges dry bulk chartering and sea freight brokerage for bulk cargoes worldwide.

We do not own vessels. We work as experienced shipbrokers and charter suitable tonnage through the international freight market according to cargo, quantity, route, laycan, port restrictions and current market conditions.

For bagged and steel cargoes see also breakbulk cargo chartering; for heavy and oversized units — project cargo chartering.

For a freight indication, please send us:

  • cargo name;
  • its stowage factor;
  • quantity;
  • loading port;
  • discharging port;
  • laycan.

SYNACOMEX 2023

For grain cargoes, SYNACOMEX 2023 may be used as a contractual basis for voyage chartering, depending on the cargo, vessel, route and agreement between the parties. Earlier fixtures may still refer to SYNACOMEX 2000; the applicable edition must be expressly agreed by the parties.

Grain pouring from a grab bucket — dry bulk chartering by Kiev Shipping Ltd

How we work

Scope of work

  1. 01

    Freight indications

    Cargo details, stowage factor, port conditions, laycan, vessel availability and market situation reviewed first.

  2. 02

    Vessel search

    Suitable tonnage through the international freight market.

  3. 03

    Fixture negotiations

    Direct market communication with shipowners, operators and brokers.

  4. 04

    Charter party support

    SYNACOMEX, GENCON and other frameworks.

  5. 05

    Voyage follow-up

    Commercial support from loading to discharge.

Frequently asked questions

No. We work as experienced shipbrokers and charter suitable tonnage through the international freight market according to cargo, quantity, route, laycan, port restrictions and current market conditions.

Cargo name and quantity, loading port, discharging port, laycan, loading/discharging terms and any special requirements. We review options against the current market and reply with realistic figures.

From 3,000 to 50,000 metric tons per voyage, depending on the commodity, route, port restrictions and available tonnage.

For grain cargoes, SYNACOMEX 2023 may be used as a contractual basis. Earlier fixtures may still refer to SYNACOMEX 2000, so the applicable edition must be expressly agreed by the parties. GENCON and other voyage charter party forms may also be considered depending on the cargo, vessel, route and agreement between the parties.

Have cargo to move?

Send cargo name, quantity, loading port, discharging port, laycan and terms — we reply with realistic figures.

Have a vessel open?

Send vessel type, DWT, current position, open date and trading limits. Kiev Shipping will review suitable employment opportunities.

Commercial Ship Management Services

Example of a Complete Vessel Chartering Enquiry

The more complete the initial enquiry, the faster suitable tonnage and realistic freight indications can be obtained.

A. Commercial Terms

Account:
First-Class Charterers or Nominee
Cargo:
PTA in 1.2 MT Jumbo Bags (1 × 1 × 1.15 m)
Quantity:
15,000–20,000 MT ±5% CHOPT
Loading Port:
1 SP / 1 SB Kuantan, Malaysia
Discharging Port:
1 SP / 1 SB Hazira, India
Laycan:
18–22 October
Loading Terms:
FI, 2,000 MT PDPR, BSS 2 working cranes
Discharging Terms:
Liner Out
Turn Time:
12 hours at both ends, EIU
Freight Idea:
USD 55 PMT (illustrative only)
Charter Party:
GENCON; all other terms as per Charterers’ terms

B. Vessel Requirements

  • Bulker / General Cargo vessels only.
  • Twin-deck vessels are not acceptable.
  • Ship’s cranes only, all in good working order with valid cargo gear certificates as per the Indian Cargo Gear Book.
  • Crane outreach must exceed 11.0 metres from the ship’s rail.
  • Minimum hatch opening: 11 × 11 metres.
  • No obstructions on tank tops, bulkheads or deck sides.
  • Maximum departure draft at Kuantan: 11.2 metres.

C. Required Vessel Proposal

Interested Owners and Brokers should submit:

  • vessel name
  • IMO number
  • full TCD
  • crane specifications
  • valid cargo gear certificates
  • vessel position
  • availability
  • freight indication

Important: For vessels with larger carrying capacity, an increase in cargo quantity may be considered, subject to vessel suitability, available capacity and Charterers’ approval.

This is an illustrative example only. Names, dates and commercial figures are not intended to represent a current cargo order or market quotation. Actual requirements and terms depend on the cargo, ports, vessel and prevailing market conditions.

Have a cargo to move? Send us your chartering enquiry.

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