Kiev Shipping Ltd has provided ship chartering and maritime brokerage services since 2000, working with cargo owners, traders, operators and other participants in the international freight market.

With 25+ years of experience, Kiev Shipping Ltd focuses on dry bulk cargo, breakbulk cargo and project cargo chartering. The company acts as an independent shipbroker and does not own vessels.

Corn, Wheat and Other Dry Bulk Cargoes

Grain cargoes such as corn, wheat and barley are regularly transported by sea in bulk.

The commercial result of a shipment depends on more than the freight rate alone. Cargo quantity, stowage factor, vessel size, route, port restrictions, laycan and loading or discharging conditions can all affect the final transportation cost.

Each cargo requirement should therefore be evaluated individually before a vessel is fixed.

Information Required for a Grain Chartering Enquiry

A complete enquiry should normally include:

• exact cargo description;
• total quantity;
• stowage factor, where available;
• loading port;
• discharging port;
• laycan;
• loading rate;
• discharging rate;
• draft restrictions;
• terminal restrictions;
• any special cargo requirements.

Accurate cargo information allows shipowners and brokers to identify more suitable vessel options and provide more realistic freight indications.

Vessel Selection

An available vessel is not automatically suitable for a particular grain shipment.

Important factors may include:

• vessel deadweight;
• cubic capacity;
• hold capacity;
• vessel draft;
• hatch dimensions;
• loading and discharging capabilities;
• port restrictions;
• vessel position.

The vessel should be matched to the actual cargo quantity and port conditions before commercial terms are finalized.

Stowage Factor

Stowage factor is an important consideration in dry bulk chartering because different cargoes occupy different amounts of space inside a vessel’s holds.

Two shipments with the same weight may require different cubic capacities.

For this reason, vessel deadweight alone does not determine suitability. The relationship between cargo weight, stowage factor and available hold capacity should also be checked.

Port Restrictions

Loading and discharging ports may directly influence the choice of vessel.

Typical restrictions may include:

• maximum draft;
• berth length;
• vessel beam;
• air draft;
• tidal limitations;
• loading equipment;
• discharging equipment;
• terminal restrictions;
• local navigation requirements.

A vessel that is suitable for the cargo may still be unsuitable for one of the nominated ports.

Freight Market Factors

Dry bulk freight rates vary according to market conditions.

Important factors may include:

• vessel position;
• cargo quantity;
• vessel size;
• route;
• laycan;
• bunker prices;
• port costs;
• canal costs;
• seasonal grain flows;
• congestion;
• loading and discharging rates;
• availability of suitable tonnage.

A freight indication therefore reflects a specific cargo requirement and a particular market situation.

Commercial Terms

Before fixing a vessel, cargo interests should also consider the main commercial terms, including:

• freight payment;
• laytime;
• demurrage;
• despatch;
• loading responsibilities;
• discharging responsibilities;
• notices;
• cargo documentation;
• charter-party conditions.

Clear fixture terms help reduce the risk of commercial disagreements during voyage execution.

The Role of the Shipbroker

Kiev Shipping Ltd acts as an independent shipbroker between cargo interests and the international freight market.

The company assists with:

• searching for suitable tonnage;
• obtaining freight indications;
• comparing vessel alternatives;
• negotiating freight;
• negotiating commercial terms;
• coordinating fixture negotiations;
• charter-party coordination;
• commercial voyage follow-up.

The broker’s role is to help match the cargo requirement with suitable tonnage and commercially workable transportation terms.

More information about dry bulk cargo chartering is available on the dedicated Kiev Shipping service page.

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