From risk to readiness - navigating chartering amid global trade policy shifts

Chartering professionals in the shipping industry are usually juggling freight rates volatility and laycans, to name only a few of the daily operating challenges. On top of this, since the beginning of 2025, additional challenges and pressure have been brought by the shifting tariffs, sanctions, and trade policies. Each fixture carries a new layer of risk: Is the vessel compliant? Who really owns it? Will it face restrictions at discharge?

In this complex environment, fixing a vessel demands deep, up-to-date intelligence, not just about the ship itself, but about its ownership, management, cargo trades history and origin.