Practical chartering knowledge for a sharper desk.
Understand the terms, calculations and commercial checks behind cargo-vessel matching and voyage decisions. Written for shipbrokers, charterers, owners and operators.
From market shorthand to commercial understanding
Chartering communication moves quickly and often arrives as abbreviated circulars. This knowledge center explains the logic behind those messages so professionals can review information consistently before they match, estimate or offer.
- Focused on practical dry-cargo workflow
- Clear distinctions between estimates and contractual terms
- Connected to ShipMatch tools and Captain Atlas
Build confidence before you quote
Start with the commercial concepts that most often affect whether a cargo and vessel are workable together.
Laycan and laytime
Understand laydays, cancelling dates, notice of readiness and the difference between a trading window and allowed cargo-working time.
Read the guide 02FIOST, FILO, LIFO and LILO
See how loading, discharging, stowage and trimming responsibilities change the cost allocation behind a freight quote.
Read the guide 03Cargo-vessel matching
Review route, laycan, capacity, stowage factor, technical limits and commercial availability as one connected decision.
Read the guide 04Demurrage and despatch
Learn the inputs, sequence and safeguards required for a transparent laytime calculation.
Read the guide 05Voyage estimation
Connect sea distance, speed, consumption, port time, bunker cost and commission into a defensible estimate.
Read the guide AICaptain Atlas
Turn cargo and vessel circulars into structured information, explore maritime questions and continue into ShipMatch workflows.
Meet Captain AtlasGuidance supports judgment. It does not replace the fixture.
Market indications, AI responses and voyage calculations should be checked against the actual charter party, vessel particulars, port restrictions, weather, bunker assumptions and counterparty confirmations before commitment.