What is a shipbroker in sea freight?

What is a ship broker?
A ship broker is a ship charterer who organizes transport contracts between the shipowner and the shipper (provider of the cargo), an intermediary between shipowner and shipper. As a representative of one or more shipping companies, the shipbroker ensures that ships are assigned berths and that ships are chartered and unloaded according to schedule. A ship broker is also known as a ship's agent or ship's broker. In sea freight, a ship broker is an important pawn. More info? Get in touch.