About this course
Shipping Management and Chartering gives delegates a structured, practical understanding of shipping markets and freight rates and voyage and time chartering, then builds the skills to apply charter party clauses, laytime and demurrage calculations and ship operations and claims in real work. Procurement, logistics and supply chain courses for buyers, planners and managers building resilient, cost-effective supply.
Sessions are led by practitioners with at least 15 years in the field, and mix short input with exercises, case studies and group work, so delegates return with methods they can use straight away.
Who should attend
Procurement, logistics, warehouse, contracts and supply chain professionals. No specialist prerequisites are required for the Practitioner level; Foundation, Advanced and Executive versions are available on request.
What you will learn
- Shipping markets and freight rates
- Voyage and time chartering
- Charter party clauses
- Laytime and demurrage calculations
- Ship operations and claims
5-day course outline
- Day 1
Shipping markets and freight rates
Concepts, standards and terminology, with a diagnostic exercise to baseline the group.
- Day 2
Voyage and time chartering
Methods and tools explained step by step, with worked examples from real operations.
- Day 3
Charter party clauses
Hands-on practice in small groups using realistic data, cases and templates.
- Day 4
Laytime and demurrage calculations
Case studies of successes and failures, and how to apply the lessons in your organisation.
- Day 5
Ship operations and claims
Integration exercise, final knowledge check and a personal action plan.
10-day extended programme
The extended programme includes the full 5-day outline above, plus a second week of applied work.
- Day 6
Applied workshop: Shipping markets and freight rates
Deeper practice with your own data or site examples.
- Day 7
Applied workshop: Voyage and time chartering and charter party clauses
Group exercises that combine methods from week one.
- Day 8
Field case study: Laytime and demurrage calculations
A detailed industry case worked through from start to finish.
- Day 9
Advanced practice: Ship operations and claims
Tools, templates and checklists to take back to work.
- Day 10
Assessed project and presentation
Each delegate presents an improvement plan and completes the final assessment.
Upcoming classroom dates
| Dates | City | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov 2026 to 27 Nov 2026 | Istanbul | 10 days | $4,450 |
| 21 Dec 2026 to 25 Dec 2026 | Istanbul | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 18 Jan 2027 to 29 Jan 2027 | Barcelona | 10 days | $6,250 |
| 1 Feb 2027 to 5 Feb 2027 | Kuala Lumpur | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 21 Mar 2027 to 25 Mar 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 19 Apr 2027 to 23 Apr 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 16 May 2027 to 20 May 2027 | Riyadh | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 6 Jun 2027 to 10 Jun 2027 | Cairo | 5 days | $2,450 |
| 19 Jul 2027 to 23 Jul 2027 | Amsterdam | 5 days | $3,450 |
| 2 Aug 2027 to 13 Aug 2027 | Istanbul | 10 days | $4,450 |
Live online sessions run every month in GCC, Europe and Asia time slots. Other dates and cities on request.
Customise this course
Change the level, language, length and format, combine it with topics from other courses or ask for topics that are not in our catalogue, and add your own case studies, site visits or exam preparation. Open this course in the customiser to see the day-by-day outline and an instant indicative fee.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Shipping Management and Chartering course?
It runs as a 5-day core programme or a 10-day extended programme. The 10-day version adds a second week of workshops, case studies and an assessed project.
Where is the Shipping Management and Chartering course held?
Classroom sessions run in Dubai, Istanbul, London, Kuala Lumpur and Cairo, with more cities opening to 2030. It is also available live online and in-house at your site.
Can the Shipping Management and Chartering course be customised?
Yes. You can change the level, language, length from 1 to 20 days and format, add topics from other courses or new topics, and include your own case studies. Use the online customiser for an instant indicative fee.
How much does the Shipping Management and Chartering course cost?
From $2,450 for 5 days in Dubai, Istanbul, Cairo or Kuala Lumpur, $3,450 in London, and $1,450 live online. In-house delivery for up to 15 delegates starts at $12,900.