Our Chartering department manages and oversees fixtures and day-to-day chartering activity for bulk vessels operated and chartered by the Company. We maintain a structured process to keep real-time visibility on available tonnage and market opportunities, enabling faster and better commercial decisions.
Our chartering team stays in continuous contact with brokers and vessel owners, tracking vessel positions, freight levels, market sentiment, and emerging trends. This market intelligence is reviewed internally and shared across the team so we can respond quickly and competitively, while aiming to secure the best possible terms for our clients. We also believe in constant learning and improvement—adapting proven industry practices to stay efficient, agile, and market-ready.
We handle the transportation of a broad range of dry bulk commodities, including construction materials, iron ore, concentrates, minerals, coal and pet coke, and grain/agricultural products. Leveraging long-standing relationships with cargo interests and industrial end-users, we are able to match the right cargo with the right vessel—efficiently and reliably. Our strong operational background, market experience, and close working relationships with established charterers, owners, and brokers allow us to deliver practical solutions and competitive outcomes for our customers. Spot Freight
We offer spot freight solutions for customers looking to fix a single shipment within a specific laycan window. Depending on prevailing market conditions, spot coverage can be a strategic option—particularly when bunker prices and/or freight levels are favorable versus benchmark expectations.
COA Solutions For customers seeking longer-term freight coverage, we provide Contract of Affreightment (COA) solutions. COAs help manage freight exposure over multiple shipments, reducing risk from market volatility and offering more predictable logistics and budgeting across a defined period.
Ship owning is more than an investment—it’s a long-term commitment to operating assets safely, efficiently, and profitably through changing markets and regulations. At Cassini, we combine practical shipping knowledge with a hands-on approach to help owners protect asset value, manage risk, and maximise returns across the vessel’s life cycle. What We Do as Ship Owners
Whether you own a single vessel or a growing fleet, we support the complete ownership journey—from acquisition planning to daily oversight and eventual disposal—ensuring every decision is backed by commercial logic and operational discipline.
We assist with identifying suitable tonnage based on trade profile, age, class, maintenance history, and earning potential. Support includes pre-purchase evaluation coordination, documentation review, and a clear view of operating costs and expected returns.
We ensure vessels are operated to consistent standards with strong attention to safety, compliance, and cost control. Our approach is proactive—issues are identified early and handled before they become expensive disruptions.
A ship’s earnings depend on the right employment strategy at the right time. We evaluate market conditions and recommend employment options—spot, COA support, period charters, or strategic positioning—to reduce idle time and optimise revenues.
We maintain structured financial control with clear reporting. From daily running costs to voyage performance, we focus on reliable numbers, timely settlements, and visibility for the owner—so decisions are fast and informed.
Ship owning today demands strict compliance with class, flag, charterer requirements, and international regulations. We support risk assessments, documentation readiness, audit preparedness, and a culture of “right first time” compliance.
Environmental requirements are evolving rapidly. We support owners in planning for efficiency upgrades, emissions compliance, and operational improvements that keep vessels competitive and acceptable to charterers. Why Work With Us
Owner-minded thinking: We treat every vessel like an asset that must perform.
Practical execution: Decisions are backed by real operational experience. Transparent reporting: Clear visibility of performance, costs, and risks. Long-term value: Focus on maintaining condition, reliability, and reputation.
Commercial management is a vital part of shipping, focused on running a vessel’s commercial activities day to day in a way that improves earnings, controls costs, and supports efficient operations. As a ship-operating company, we recognize how much value strong commercial management brings, and we offer practical services that help owners meet their commercial objectives.
Our commercial management offering spans chartering, operations, accounts, and marketing. We partner closely with clients to build tailored approaches that suit each vessel and trade, while working to enhance overall performance and value.
Chartering sits at the core of our commercial services. We support both voyage and time charter fixtures—covering market assessments, negotiations, contract support, and freight rate optimization. Our chartering team follows global market movements closely and helps clients identify opportunities while managing commercial risk effectively.
Alongside chartering, we provide operational assistance to keep vessels running smoothly. This includes coordinating day-to-day operational activities and supporting compliance with applicable regulations and industry requirements. We work with owners and onboard teams to ensure safe, efficient operations and to resolve issues quickly and professionally.
Supported by modern IT tools, we maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reporting. We use structured systems for voyage estimation and planning, hire and freight calculations, invoicing, demurrage/despatch calculations, accounts monitoring, voyage results, and performance analytics.
On the cost side, we verify and process key operational payments—such as bunkers and survey-related expenses—ensuring timely and correct settlement. These activities are managed through an ERP-based workflow, enabling real-time visibility of voyage and commercial performance.
Marketing is another important part of commercial success. We help position vessels effectively and generate new business through targeted promotion, industry networking, participation in relevant events, and relationship-building with charterers, brokers, and other key stakeholders across the shipping sector.
We are committed to delivering dependable, high-quality service to our clients. Our team brings strong commercial experience and a results-focused mindset, supported by continuous improvement and the use of proven tools and best practices. If you would like to know more about our commercial management services, please feel free to contact us.