Logistics

First class operations and logistics are as important as chartering.

Chartering

  • Kimura are true trader’s charterers – Our chartering is impartial, at cost and with no agenda.
  • Seamless integration within trading teams, improving information flow and access to tankers, allowing trading teams to focus on trading and not on logistics.
  • Standalone market intelligence – better access to freight information for clients not looking to charter vessels.

Operations

  • First class operations and logistics are as important as chartering.
  • Kimura have the best available operators with experience of both energy and metal bulk shipping operations, for seamless integration within our client’s trading teams.
  • Operations and Chartering work as one team, utilising modern technology and existing relationships with ship owners to ensure any logistical issue does not become a problem.
  • All chartered vessels on behalf of our clients are continually monitored, and we liaise with our client’s internal departments to ensure seamless operations as required.

Claims

  • Frequent delays at either the loading and/or discharging port can result in substantial demurrage claims, in additional to a multitude of potentially different claims (contamination/off-spec cargoes or bunkers, force-majeure, late arrivals, piracy etc).
  • Our knowledge of multiple charter party forms and experience in both claims and negotiation enable our clients to only pay what is due.
  • As well as negotiating vessel owner claims, we can assist in recovering claims from the cargo suppliers or receivers.
  • Most claims have a time bar element – It is crucial all claims are appropriately dealt with in a timely fashion.
  • Shipowners place an extremely high value in the prompt settlement of any claim, often involving the commercial teams to negotiate or accelerate the recovery of sums due.
  • Standalone operations and claims services can be provided for existing charters not executed by Kimura, please contact us for further details.