- Spot & C.O.A
Our brokers negotiate transportation contracts of a large range of liquids in bulk, such as petrochemicals, ethanol, vegetable oils, biodiesels and clean petroleum products. They identify the charterer’s and owner’s needs and bring them light, the link between vessels and cargoes for maritime transportation either through Spot market fixtures or developing a long-term Contract of Affreightment (C.O.A).
Currently, we manage worldwide C.O.A for cargoes such as lube oil, ethanol and biodiesels with important National and International Trading Companies.
On the Spot market, the main cargoes handled are vegetable oils, ethanol, petrochemicals, biodiesel, clean and dirty petroleum products.
Our brokers have technical knowledge of all Maritime Tanker Contracts and International Regulations in force.
We also have a depth knowledge and experience regarding Brazilian cabotage, its regulation, taxation and other details, having serviced several companies to set their best strategies while shipping coastwise Brazil.
With the consolidation of our Dry Desk, our team brings deep expertise from across the dry bulk value chain, with personnel who have worked extensively on specific trades and held key roles as cargo Charterers, ship Owners, and operators. This diverse experience enables us to provide well-rounded, practical solutions tailored to the unique dynamics of dry bulk logistics.
- Time Charter
We intermediate commercial contract negotiations bringing together Owners and Charterers to time charter vessels on a short- or long-term basis mainly crude oil, clean petroleum products, DPPs, ethanol, biofuels, vegoils, chemical products and dry bulk parcels.
Our team supports decision-making with technical and strategic information, aiming for optimal vessel performance and reliability.
- Post-Fixing
Tide Maritime has extensive expertise in this subject, rendering post-fixing services for all of its fixtures and closely following all stages until every condition of the contract is executed, managing every aspect of contract and ensuring all terms are fulfilled.
We believe that post-fixing is not an administrative formality; it is a critical value-added service that upholds the quality, reliability, and credibility of shipping operation.
Our post-fixture team’s goal is to ensure the smooth execution of the Charter Party for all parties involved. Our services include:
- PROVIDING DAILY UPDATES ON VESSELS’ PROSPECTS, TRANSIT AND POSITIONS
- INFORMING PORT LINE-UP SCHEDULES AND ADVISING ON POTENTIAL RESTRICTIONS
- OFFERING EXPERT DEMURRAGE CONSULTANCY AND LAYTIME CALCULATIONS (SUPPORTED BY MODERN ANALYTICAL TOOLS)
- HANDLING VESSELS APPROVALS, VETTING REQUIREMENTS AND QUESTIONNAIRES
- MONITORING AND REMINDING ALL CHARTER PARTY DEADLINES AND TIME LIMITS
- CHARTER PARTIES AND LETTERS OF INDEMNITY ISSUANCE
- COORDINATING ALL CHARTER PARTY-RELATED PAYMENTS, INCLUDING FREIGHT, HIRE AND DEMURRAGE INVOICES
- FOLLOWING UP ON BILL OF LADING ISSUANCE (WITH OWNERS, CHARTERERS, AND PORT AGENTS)
- Advisory & Consultancy
With all the inbound and outbound cargoes and vessels operated by Tide Maritime, we are able to put together cargoes and vessel synergies optimizing Owners’ worldwide positions. As a result, we bring and create innovative business opportunities, adding value for both Owners and Charterers.
The launch of our Dry Desk has significantly enhanced our ability to deliver integrated logistics and freight solutions to our clients across these critical trade lanes. We handle shipments ranging from parcel sizes to Kamsarmax stems, always with a strong commercial understanding and operational focus.
- Market Report
Weekly Market reports are outlined by relating the latest occurrences on main routes of the Tanker Shipping Market likewise bringing a brief overview of the latest news, stock markets around the globe, oil, bunker prices and chemicals.
- Position List
Tide Maritime provides on a weekly basis a complete vessel’s position list with vessels opening all around the world with special focus on the chemical, clean and dirty petroleum products carriers, enabling us to find the right ship for Charterers’ cargoes.
- Demurrage Consultancy
We are committed to high quality advisory services in regards to laytime and demurrage calculation.
The wide range of brokering services provided by our Commercial Department’s as well as knowledge of the local legislation and shipping laws have allowed us to formulate pioneering project deals for Time Charter and Spot market.
Our strong involvement in both petroleum and petrochemical chartering sets us in a sole position as a consultant to Shipowners and Charterers within inter-related markets.
As a daily routine, we guide customers in market trends on chartering, operations, survey, demurrage and documentation matters, coordinating the maritime transportation from goods plants until the final destination.
- By combining these complementary areas of expertise, Tide Maritime delivers integrated, tailormade logistics, commercial, and strategic solutions that meet each client’s specific needs.
