A trusted partner since 1975, Lightship connects charterers, ship owners, and operators.
Lightship Chartering is a leading global shipbroker. Our core service offerings are focused on 2 main areas; Dry Bulk and Freight Advisory. Globally, we provide 24x7 services across all segments.
Why choose Lightship
Our Expertise
Our Commitment
Global Precence
With thousands of trades successfully facilitated and completed worldwide, we are the ultimate dry bulk shipbroking experts.
Our brokers and operations team remain fully committed to the successful completion of assignments from start to finish.
With our offices strategically placed around the globe, we offer 24x7 services to a market that never sleeps.
Dry Bulk
For five decades Lightship has been synonymous with competitive shipbroking.
Our global reach spans all dry bulk commodity segments and our highly skilled team of shipbrokers provides professional expertise and insights that will help you navigate the market. Whether you are looking for a vessel for your cargo or a cargo for your vessel, we will seek out the best options for you.
We deliver brokage services primarily within the Handysize, Supra/Ultramax and Panamax/Kamsarmax sectors.
Freight Advisory
Whether you need a complete freight management solution or just support in enhancing and professionalizing your in-house freight management processes, our advisory team is here to assist.
Lightship can seamlessly integrate with your commodity business, meticulously monitoring your freight costs while optimizing trading efficiency. With us, you can ensure minimized overheads and maximized scalability. Experience the difference for yourself – we have a proven track record of delivering considerable savings on our clients' transportation and trading costs.