Description
Shipbrokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of ships, cargospace on ships and charter ships for the transfer of cargo. They inform clients on the shipping market mechanisms and movements, report on vessel and cargospace prices and sales, and negotiate not only the cost of the vessels, cargospace or cargo but also the logistical requirements for the transfer of the vessel or commodity cargo to the buyers.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
negotiate with stakeholdersmanage contractstrade shipsnegotiate buying conditionsnegotiate pricenegotiate sales contractshandle financial transactionsconsult shipping ratesliaise with transportation servicesprotect client interestsoversee shipment routingdistinguish various types of shipsmaintain records of financial transactionsdirect logistical functionsprovide financial product informationdemonstrate products' featuresobtain financial informationdevelop professional networkadvise on merchandise featurestrace financial transactions