Vessel Charter & Chartering

Vessel Charter & Chartering

Vessel Charter & Chartering Services

Vessel Charter & Chartering Services

TimeScan provides comprehensive vessel chartering solutions with access to a global fleet of specialized vessels, offering flexible charter options tailored to your specific cargo and scheduling requirements.

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Our Vessel Chartering Process

We follow a structured approach to ensure your vessel charter meets your specific requirements while optimizing cost, reliability, and performance.

Requirements Analysis

We analyze your cargo specifications, route requirements, schedule, and budget to define the optimal vessel parameters.

1

Market Research

Our brokers search the global market for available vessels matching your requirements and obtain competitive offers.

2

Vessel Evaluation

We assess vessel suitability, including age, classification, performance history, and compliance with relevant regulations.

3

Charterparty Negotiation

We negotiate favorable terms and charter rates, ensuring all critical operational and commercial aspects are properly addressed.

4

Vessel Operations

Our operations team monitors vessel performance throughout the charter period, addressing any issues promptly.

5

Post-Voyage Analysis

We provide detailed reporting on charter performance, costs, and areas for optimization in future fixtures.

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Commercial cargo vessel at sea

Tailored Vessel Chartering Solutions

Our vessel chartering services connect you with the ideal vessel for your specific cargo requirements, trade route, and schedule. With access to an extensive global network of shipowners and operators, we secure competitive charter rates while ensuring vessel quality, reliability, and compliance with all relevant regulations.

  • Access to global network of bulk, container, and specialized vessels
  • Competitive charter rates through established relationships
  • Technical vessel assessment and inspection
  • Charterparty negotiation and documentation
  • Dedicated charter operations support
  • Cargo loading and discharge supervision

Comprehensive Vessel Chartering Services

We offer a complete range of vessel chartering options to meet your specific shipping requirements, from single voyages to long-term dedicated vessel arrangements.

Voyage chartering (single or consecutive voyages)
Time chartering (fixed periods with operational control)
Bareboat chartering (full commercial and operational control)
Contract of affreightment (multiple shipments over time)
Project vessel chartering
Specialized and heavy lift vessel chartering
Tanker and bulk carrier chartering
Container vessel chartering
Offshore support vessel chartering
Pre-fixture vessel inspection and assessment
Post-fixture operational support
Charterparty management

Our Vessel Chartering Capabilities

TimeScan delivers exceptional chartering services through global reach, market expertise, and operational excellence.

1,000+
Vessel Network

Global fleet access

17
Years Experience

Market expertise

98.5%
Fixture Success

Reliable execution

12-18%
Cost Savings

Vs. market average

Vessel Types & Specifications

We provide access to a diverse range of vessel types to accommodate virtually any cargo requirement, route limitation, or operational need.

  • Bulk carriers (Handysize, Supramax, Panamax, Capesize)
  • Container vessels (Feeder, Panamax, Post-Panamax)
  • Tankers (Product, Chemical, Crude Oil, LNG, LPG)
  • Multi-purpose vessels with heavy lift capabilities
  • Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) vessels
  • Project and heavy lift specialized vessels
  • Offshore support vessels
Various vessels in a busy shipping port
Ship chartering contract documentation

Charter Types Explained

We offer different chartering arrangements to suit your specific operational control preferences, financial considerations, and risk profile.

  • Voyage Charter: Hiring a vessel for a specific voyage between designated ports
  • Time Charter: Leasing a vessel for a fixed period with operational control
  • Bareboat Charter: Taking full operational and commercial control of a vessel
  • Contract of Affreightment (COA): Agreement for multiple shipments over time
  • Trip Time Charter: Time charter for a specific voyage or consecutive voyages
  • Project Charter: Specialized arrangements for complex project cargo movements

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about our vessel chartering services.

Charter rates are influenced by multiple market factors: Supply and demand balance in the specific vessel segment, seasonality and regional trade patterns, bunker (fuel) prices and projected consumption, vessel specifications including age, size, and equipment, charter duration (longer periods often secure lower daily rates), positioning costs if the vessel needs to reposition for the charter, trading restrictions or special requirements that limit vessel choices, and prevailing freight market conditions at the time of fixture. Our chartering experts monitor these factors continuously to identify optimal chartering opportunities and secure the most competitive rates for your specific requirements.

Ready to Charter the Perfect Vessel for Your Cargo?

Contact our vessel chartering experts today to discuss your shipping requirements and discover how our tailored solutions can optimize your maritime logistics.