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    12 May, 2026
    Force Majeure: The Maritime Broker’s Ultimate ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ Card?
    Charter Party, Chartering & Contracts, Chartering Insights, Chartering Knowledge, Chartering Strategy, Maritime Law, Maritime Operations, Market Analysis, Operational Risk, Risk Management in Trade, Ship Chartering, Shipbroking Insights, Shipping Market, Shipping Operation, Shipping Strategy , , , , , , , ,

    In the meticulously planned world of dry bulk shipping, we like to believe that every contingency is covered. We calculate laytime to the minute, fuel consumption to the tonne, and port disbursements to the cent. But then, the universe decides

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    11 May, 2026
    The 1,400-Tonne Time Bomb: A Sarcastic Lesson in Maritime Risk Management
    Chartering Insights, Global Trade, Global Trade & Geopolitics, Maritime History, Maritime Operations, Navigation & Safety, Risk Management in Trade, Shipping Insights, Shipping Operation , , , , , , ,

    In the modern London shipbroking scene, we often discuss “risk” in terms of fluctuating freight indices, demurrage disputes, or the latest geopolitical flare-ups in the Red Sea. However, for those of us based in the UK, the most visceral example

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    30 Apr, 2026
    When a “Valid” NOR Fails: The Hidden Limits of WIPON, WIBON and WCCON
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    In chartering, certain clauses are assumed to “solve” operational constraints. WIPON.WIBON.WCCON. Together, they are often treated as a complete protection package for owners. But there are scenarios where even a Notice of Readiness (NOR) — tendered correctly and accepted without

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    28 Apr, 2026
    SSHEX vs SSHINC: The Small Clause That Quietly Changes Voyage Economics
    Chartering Insights, Maritime Contracts, Maritime Operations, Shipping Operation , , , , , , ,

    In shipping contracts, some clauses look minor. They are often accepted without discussion. But their impact can extend across the entire voyage. One of the most underestimated examples: SSHEX vs SSHINC. What Do They Mean? These terms are commonly defined

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    23 Apr, 2026
    The Cargo That Was Never Ready: A Hidden Risk in Chartering
    Case Studies, Chartering Insights, Chartering Strategy, Shipping Strategy, Strategy , , , , , ,

    In shipping, some of the most expensive problems are not visible. They are not written in the fixture recap.They are not stated in emails.They are not formally declared. But they are there. And they shape the entire operation. The Scenario

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