Breakbulk is decided by packing and stowage: whether the cargo is crated, bundled, palletised or bare, how it stows in a hold or on deck, how much broken stowage it leaves, and how it has to be lashed and secured for the passage.
From this information we identify suitable vessel classes — geared or gearless, single-decker or tween-decker — check available tonnage through the international freight market and negotiate the commercial terms of the fixture.
We act as independent shipbrokers and do not own vessels.
Cargoes We Work With
- industrial equipment;
- steel products and metal structures;
- machinery and spare parts;
- construction materials;
- electric buses and wheeled machinery;
- oversized and heavy cargoes;
- project cargoes;
- cargoes in bags and big bags;
- other non-containerized cargoes.
Our Role
Our work may include vessel search, freight indications, fixture negotiations, charter party support, communication with involved parties and voyage follow-up from loading to discharge.
For many breakbulk and general cargo fixtures, GENCON may be used as a contractual basis, depending on cargo, vessel, route and agreement between the parties.
Terms, Stowage and Handling
Breakbulk freight depends as much on terms and handling as on the cargo itself. Before fixing we clarify:
- liner terms or FIOS / FIOST — whether loading and discharging costs are included in the freight or paid by the cargo side;
- stowage — how the packages stow in the holds and how much broken stowage they leave;
- under-deck or on-deck carriage — which units must travel in the hold and which may be carried on deck;
- lashing and securing — dunnage, lashing materials and who arranges and pays for them;
- shore cranes or ship's cranes — the lifting capacity available at each port and whether a geared vessel is needed.
Agreeing these points before the fixture means the freight indication reflects the real cost of the voyage.
Information Required
For a freight indication, please send:
- cargo name;
- quantity or number of units;
- dimensions and weight;
- packing;
- loading port;
- discharging port;
- cargo ready date / laycan;
- loading and discharging terms;
- photos or technical drawings, if applicable;
- special requirements or restrictions.