CHARTERING / OPERATIONS / POSTFIXTURE
• Search and selection of best suitable employment in line with vessel’s cargo/ trading exclusions, using our selective network of direct cargo clients;
• Close coordination with the Master of the vessel regarding intake/ stow plans/ itinerary/ suitability for the ports call/ restrictions;
• Preparation of voyage estimation, negotiate and fix the cargo or time charter employment;
• After fixing, sending detailed instructions to the master together with clean recap and any other relevant information/ details for Master to plan and prepare for the voyage;
• Making sure port agents are appointed in line with employment type and details;
• Negotiation and arrangement of bunker supply concurrent with vessels itinerary/ bunkers remaining on board/ trading pattern at a competitive price;
• Detailed reporting to owners before/ after fixture;
• After voyage completion, preparation of lay time calculations and negotiations in case of dispute;
• Issuance of freight invoices in line with the charter party terms;
• Follow-up on outstanding payments;
• Preparation of a final voyage report and review.
• Ship to ship services.
Our reliable chartering team is at your full disposal for any queries in transporting your goods to various destinations around the world. Dry cargo chartering and brokerage services as an integral part of our company's activities represent the logical extension of taking care of our clients needs ensuring to round up the provision of complete shipping services to our partners. We are committed to offer the best possible solutions for cargo shipments and vessel's employment and be your ultimate professional partner in the full range of maritime activities.
Efficient chartering out of vessels owned and operated by the company.
Negotiations, preparation of fixture recaps and charter parties.
Through knowledge of charter party clauses, terms, and their implications.
Maintain and update and manage the list of all potential customers, brokers and ship owners who are potential customers of the company.
To liaise with brokers, owners, charterers, logistics service providers alike on a regular basis to understand market sentiment and competition.
Keep abreast of the latest fixtures and market sentiment by word of mouth (including telephone) and reading market reports.
To ensure a safe, timely and cost-efficient voyage is paramount for our Operations Department. In close cooperation with the shipping company and the ship's officers, we make sure that the charter contracts are met. We coordinate the travel arrangements and the port calls, organize the supply of bunkers and other consumables and take care of the proper settlement of freight rates and demurrage.
The postfixture department carries out all accounting tasks for each vessel, both - settlement of freight and charter accounts, payment of invoices in connection with daily business, settling of accounts for each crewmember, as well as complete ship-accounts. The department is in the day-to-day business in close cooperation with the Crewing Department, among other things, in connection with drawing up budgets, and the control of crewing-costs, for the entire fleet as well as the single vessel.
SHIP TO SHIP SERVICES (STS)
At your service, 24/7
Transferring cargo from ship-to-ship is a delicate process that requires a combination of high-quality equipment and expert supervision.
At Weex Trading L.L.C-FZ, we have both. Our seamless, efficient and environment-friendly ship-to-ship (STS) transfer services protect both your cargo and your reputation, thanks to the skilful handling and supervision of our world-class equipment.
Weex Trading L.L.C-FZ is a ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore service provider with more than 10 years’ experience in bulk cargoes and crude oil / petroleum products.
Our expertise is evidenced by a strong track record of successful STS transfer operations worldwide. We will work closely with you to review your operational requirements, aligning our processes to your needs, to offer you a complete STS transfer solution offshore or in-port.
Furthermore, with our in-house Mooring Masters and their comprehensive global experience of both commercial as well as emergency STS transfer operations, we ensure that all our operations are conducted in line with all applicable industry standards.