Dry Bulk Chartering Explained | Thomas Stjernholm

Meet Thomas Stjernholm : A Senior Chartering Manager & Managing Director at Tomini Shipping In this episode, you'll gain a clear overview of the fundamentals of dry bulk chartering. 6:21 - How Shipowners Find Cargo 8:02 - The Cargo Fixture Negotiation Process 9:39 - Ballast vs. Laden: Key Differences Explained 15:09 - What is a Ballast Bonus? 22:23 - Tariffs for Chinese-Built Vessels 25:50 - Exploring Alternative Fuels for Dry Bulk Vessel Owners 30:31 - How to Select a Charterer: The Due Diligence Process 33:40 - Payment Methods: How Charterers Pay Shipowners for Hire 39:12 - Booked Cargo vs. Firm Cargo 41:55 - Understanding the Stowage Plan 46:30 - Demurrage: What It Is and How It Works 58:25 - Voyage Estimation: How to Calculate 1:06:55 - Types of Dry Bulk Vessels 1:14:41 - Charter Parties Explained (Recap) 1:18:20 - Recap Template 1:19:48 - The Role of AI in Dry Bulk Chartering The maritime vision social media and podcast link : https://linktr.ee/themaritimevision