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CHARTERING AGENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport
  • Regulations (Water Transport)
DEF

The specialized broker involved in securing cargo space on ships.

CONT

Chartering brokers who act as intermediaries between shipowners seeking employment for their vessels and charterers requiring a ship to carry cargo. Shipowner and charterer each use a different broker; actual negotiations are carried on between the two brokers on behalf of their respective principals.

Key term(s)
  • marine contractor

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau
  • Réglementation (Transport par eau)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte por agua
  • Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
DEF

El designado por el fletador para conseguir espacio para una carga, al flete más bajo posible, y en condiciones más favorables para el propietario de la carga.

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