The Core Services will include but not be limited to-Dry Bulk Cargo TransportationSafe and timely shipment of coal, iron ore, grains, steel, and other dry commodities.Charter vessels of all sizes on Period, Trip Time Charter & Voyage Charter.Provide flexible chartering solutions for traders and miners using own or chartered vessels.Freight Market Intelligence Real-time market insights and analytics to support trading and shipping decisions.Cargo HandlingUnderstand and apply the nuances of loading/ stowage of various cargoes for which vessel will be chartered.Freight Sourcing & Negotiation· Prepare a shipping plan which includes Long, Medium & Short terms strategy. This may include and not limited to chartering vessels on Period, TCT & Voyage.· Source and evaluate suitable vessels for spot cargoes, COA commitments, and longer-term charter requirements.· Negotiate voyage and time charter contracts ensuring competitive and stable freight cost structures.· Conduct voyage estimations and freight economics aligned with trade and pricing teams.· Maintain strong relationships with global shipowners, operators, and shipbrokers.Market Analysis & Strategy· Monitor sector freight indices (e.g., Baltic Dry Index, route TC/spot benchmarks).· Analyze bunker market, vessel supply-demand, port congestion & seasonal trade flows.· Recommend hedging, COA portfolio strategy, and freight budget inputs.· Support expansion into new trade lanes or customers requiring marine logisticsRisk, Compliance & Vetting· Confirm vessel suitability: class, age, performance history, PSC records, P&I cover.· Conduct sanctions checks and review implications of JWC-listed areas (war risk approval).· Maintain compliance with SOLAS, MARPOL and other statutory requirements in both load and discharge ports.· Manage exposure to weather delays, congestion, piracy, and cargo damage risks.Market Analysis & Strategy· Monitor sector freight indices (e.g., Baltic Dry Index, route TC/spot benchmarks).· Analyse bunker market, vessel supply-demand, port congestion & seasonal trade flows.· Recommend hedging, COA portfolio strategy, and freight budget inputs.· Support expansion into new trade lanes or customers requiring marine logistics.Post fixtures, Claims & Disputes· Review SOF, ensure laytime accuracy, and manage demurrage and dispatch settlements· Collaborate with commercial/legal teams on claims avoidance and contract compliance.· Track voyage milestones and performance KPIs.Freight Derivatives (FFA) Trading & Exposure Control· Monitor bulk/tanker market volatility and identify hedging opportunities aligned with physical exposure.· Contribute and assist towards execution of Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) – time-charter and voyage-based routes.· Contribute and assist towards managing freight exposure matching against cargo sales, COA commitments, and vessel employment.· Use Baltic Exchange data and route assessments for pricing and benchmarking.Bunker Hedging Strategy & Fuel Risk Management· Assess bunker consumption forecasts and exposure across voyages.· Contribute and assist towards Trade bunker swaps/futures (e.g., Singapore, Fujairah, Rotterdam benchmarks).· Support procurement strategy by assisting in hedging HSFO/VLSFO/MGO price risk.