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    14 May, 2026
    Study Case: The Mystery of the ‘Frozen Freight’
    Case Studies, Charter Party, Chartering Knowledge, Chartering Strategy, Dry Bulk Insights, Drybulk, English Law, Maritime Law, Operational Risk, Ship Chartering, Shipbroking Insights , , , , , , , , ,

    Welcome to the Marcenta “Brain-Teaser” series. This isn’t your standard “vessel is late” scenario. This is a technical dive into the dark corners of English Maritime Law and the Gencon 94 nuances. The Scenario A Supramax vessel, the MV Marcenta

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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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    5 May, 2026
    The Clause That Looks Small — But Changes Everything: FIOST in Practice
    Charter Party, Chartering & Contracts, Chartering Knowledge, News & Insights, Ship Chartering, Shipping Operation, Shipping Strategy , , , ,

    In dry bulk and breakbulk fixtures, the headline freight rate often gets the attention. But a single clause can quietly reshape the entire commercial outcome: FIOST. What Does FIOST Mean? Standard charterparty terminology and clauses are widely developed and maintained

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    21 Apr, 2026
    Why “Free Time” Is Rarely Free in Shipping
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    In chartering, certain terms appear straightforward. “Free time” is one of them. At face value, it suggests flexibility — a buffer before costs begin to accrue. But in practice, free time is rarely neutral. And often, it is not truly

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    16 Apr, 2026
    Early Arrival, Early NOR — But Does Time Actually Start?
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    In chartering, timing is not just operational. It is contractual. And sometimes, the most critical disputes arise not from delays — But from arriving too early. The Scenario A vessel is fixed under standard dry bulk terms: The vessel performs

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    15 Apr, 2026
    When Cargo Exists but Capacity Doesn’t: The Hidden Cost of Stowage Miscalculation
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    In dry bulk shipping, most calculations start with a simple question: “How many tons?” But the real question should be: “How will those tons actually fit?” Because in many cases, cargo is not limited by weight. It is limited by

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    14 Apr, 2026
    Notice of Readiness (NOR): The Small Document That Controls Big Money
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    In shipping, timing is everything. And often, that timing depends on a single document: The Notice of Readiness (NOR). It may appear routine.It is anything but. What Is a Notice of Readiness (NOR)? A Notice of Readiness (NOR) is the

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    7 Apr, 2026
    Laycan: The 3-Day Window That Can Cost You a Fixture
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    In shipping, some of the biggest commercial risks are hidden in the smallest details. One of them is laycan. It appears simple.It is often underestimated.Yet it remains one of the most decisive elements in any chartering negotiation. What Is Laycan

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