Ship Chartering

Ship Chartering

Efficient cargo transport solutions with access to a diverse fleet of vessels.

End-to-End Chartering Solutions

At APA Maritime, we provide end-to-end chartering solutions designed to optimise your commercial performance, reduce risk, and ensure seamless cargo movement across global trade routes. Whether for bulk, liquid, or gas commodities, our chartering capabilities bring together industry expertise, market intelligence, and a vast network of shipowners and operators.

Our Chartering Approach

We understand that every shipment is unique. Our team takes a consultative approach — analysing your cargo requirements, operational constraints, trade patterns, and commercial objectives — to identify the right vessel at the right time, on the right terms.

Through our extensive market relationships and real-time intelligence, we provide chartering options that maximise efficiency and cost competitiveness while maintaining operational reliability and safety.

What We Offer

1

Spot Chartering

Flexible solutions for single voyages, urgent requirements, or opportunistic market lifts. We secure the most suitable vessel based on laycans, cargo specs, draft restrictions, port conditions, and commercial priorities.

2

Time Charter & Bareboat

Short- and long-term charter arrangements allowing clients to secure predictable capacity and optimise fleet strategies without asset ownership risks.

3

Contracts of Affreightment

Structured multi-shipment agreements tailored to trading patterns and volume commitments — delivering stability, continuity, and improved cost control.

4

Tonnage Procurement

For traders, producers, and shippers needing consistent liftings, we offer long-term fleet coverage and tailored tonnage strategies to support ongoing operations.

5

Market Advisory & Negotiation

We provide continuous market analysis, freight trend monitoring, competitive benchmarking, and negotiation expertise to help clients make informed chartering decisions.

Vessel Expertise

Our team has proven experience across major vessel classes, including:

Dry Bulk

  • Handy
  • Supra/Ultra
  • Panamax
  • Kamsarmax
  • Capesize

Tankers

  • Clean
  • Dirty
  • Product
  • Chemical
  • Edible Oil

Gas Carriers

  • LPG
  • Ethylene
  • LNG Small/Mid-scale

Specialised Carriers

  • Project Cargo
  • Multipurpose
  • Parcel Tankers

This broad expertise allows us to serve a wide range of industries — from commodity traders and refiners to industrial producers, utilities, and shipowners.

Why Choose APA Maritime

Access to a global network of reputable owners, operators, and commercial pools

Real-time market insight enabling faster and more confident decision-making

Transparent negotiations and clear communication from pre-fixture to post-fixture

Strong commercial performance supported by operational excellence

24/7 availability for voyage monitoring, problem-solving, and support

Our goal is simple: to deliver dependable chartering solutions that enhance your commercial advantage while reducing operational complexity.

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