Hard Skills
AdvancedChartering and NegotiationThe skill of negotiating contract terms between shipowners and charterers to facilitate the hire of vessels for cargo transport.
IntermediateCustoms Clearance and Regulatory ComplianceEnsuring all maritime cargo and vessel movements comply with international customs laws and national import/export regulations.
AdvancedMaritime Market AnalysisMonitoring and interpreting global shipping trends, cargo flows, and vessel availability to forecast market movements.
IntermediateVoyage Estimation and Laytime CalculationCalculating the costs associated with a voyage, including bunker fuel, port charges, and time-based penalties known as demurrage.