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Chartering Brokers
At Ership Group, we act as chartering brokers, serving as intermediaries between shipowners, operators, and shippers to ensure the most efficient terms for vessel chartering and international maritime operations.
We maintain constant contact with the market through a global network of brokers specializing in different types of cargo: dry bulk, liquid bulk, general cargo, and oversized cargo.
This close connection to the market allows us to anticipate trends, negotiate competitive terms, and ensure a transparent service tailored to each operation and each client.
What Does a Chartering Broker Do?
A maritime chartering broker is the intermediary who connects supply and demand for ocean freight, negotiating the terms of each charter party on behalf of shipowners and shippers.
At Ership Group, our brokers manage the entire process, from finding the vessel to finalizing and thoroughly executing the contract.
We offer comprehensive consulting services in:
- Voyage charter.
- Time charter.
- Spot or long-term contracts.
Our goal is to optimize every maritime operation by ensuring balance, transparency, and efficiency.
International Team and Experience
Our chartering department is made up of a large group of specialized professionals with extensive experience in the dry, liquid, and general cargo markets.
Our technical knowledge of the market and our negotiating skills allow us to offer a responsive, competitive service tailored to each client’s needs.
- Daily monitoring of the international maritime market.
- Direct connections with shipowners, operators, and port agents.
- Continuous analysis of rates, routes, and fleet availability.
- Smooth, secure, and transparent communication throughout the entire chartering process.
Every transaction is managed in accordance with the principles of confidentiality, contractual rigor, and compliance with international regulations.
The Most Competitive Terms on the Market
Ership Group’s strength lies in its international presence and its ability to negotiate directly with the world’s leading shipowners and shippers.
This allows us to offer advantageous and efficient terms for various types of chartering:
- Transportation of dry bulk cargo (grains, coal, minerals, fertilizers, and more).
- Liquid bulk (chemicals and energy products).
- General cargo and industrial machinery.
- Oversized cargo and special projects.
Global Coverage of Chartering Brokers
Our international structure allows us to operate 24/7, with local teams that are coordinated and connected to the most important logistics and maritime hubs.
We offer charter broker services in the following locations
Benefits of Working with Ership Group’s Chartering Brokers
- More than 140 years of maritime and logistics experience.
- International coverage with offices on every continent.
- Direct negotiations with shipowners and shippers.
- Experts in all types of maritime charters.
- Personalized technical and contractual advice.
- Transparency and compliance with international standards.
At Ership Group, we combine the maritime sector’s long-standing experience with the agility of a modern, digitized global network.
Commitment to Efficiency and Sustainability
Our work as chartering brokers is supported by digital systems that improve information traceability and reduce response times.
We are committed to safer and more sustainable maritime operations, promoting charters aligned with international environmental goals (IMO 2030).
Over a Century of Experience Connecting Routes and Markets
With more than 140 years of experience, Ership Group is now a leader in international maritime brokerage, having chartered more than 1,000 vessels in 2025.
Our global network and market expertise allow us to support each client from the planning stage through to the execution of their shipment.
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