Global Chartering Solutions for Complex Maritime Logistics

At Orbis Ltd., our Ship Chartering Division provides comprehensive and analytically driven chartering solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of global cargo owners, commodity traders, and shipowners.

We operate across major shipping markets with a strategic approach built on market intelligence, operational precision, and commercial transparency.

Comprehensive Chartering Capabilities

Voyage Chartering

We negotiate voyage contracts that ensure optimal freight levels, efficient voyage planning, and full commercial control.

Our team evaluates cargo specifications, loading and discharge conditions, port costs, and weather routing to deliver the most cost-effective solutions.

Time Chartering

For clients who require longer-term vessel employment or flexible capacity planning, we secure time charter arrangements supported by performance monitoring, operational supervision, and cost-control frameworks.

Contract of Affreightment (COA)

Orbis Ltd. structures multi-shipment contracts tailored to long-term trade flows, ensuring stability, predictability, and competitive freight across extended periods.

Post-Fixture Operations

Our service continues long after the contract is fixed.

We oversee:

  • Laytime calculations & demurrage/despatch settlement
  • Daily voyage monitoring
  • Position updates & bunker reporting
  • Documentation control
  • Continuous communication with all stakeholders

Cargo Expertise

We provide chartering solutions for an extensive range of commodities:

  • Dry Bulk: grain, coal, clinker, cement, fertilizers, ores, minerals
  • Breakbulk: steel, timber, bagged cargo, pallets
  • Project Cargo: heavy-lift, oversized and special equipment
  • General Cargo & MPP shipments

Our experience spans global routes including the Mediterranean, Black Sea, North Europe, Middle East, Far East, West Africa, and the Americas.

Market Research & Intelligence

Orbis integrates market analytics, freight trend assessments, vessel evaluations, and macroeconomic indicators into every chartering decision.

This ensures our clients benefit from:

  • Real-time competitive freight rates
  • Optimal vessel-cargo matching
  • Accurate routing and timeframe forecasts
  • Reduced operational and commercial risk

Chartering Philosophy

Our commitment is to provide:

  • Transparent negotiations
  • Professional charter party management
  • Efficient operational follow-up
  • Long-term strategic value

Orbis Ltd. offers a chartering environment built on integrity, precision, and global commercial insight.