77. Freight Trading & Grains Chartering Explained | Charterer | Gregory Mussa

In this episode I interview Gregory Mussa, Freight Trader in the grains market.

With more than 20 years of experience in the shipping industry, Gregory broke down the fundamentals of freight trading and grains chartering, offering real-world insights valuable to both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the shipping and commodity industries.

What you'll learn:

1️⃣ The role of a Freight Trader

2️⃣ Overview of the Grains Market

3️⃣ Major grain shipping routes

4️⃣ Types of dry bulk vessels used in the grains market

5️⃣ The relationship between commodity traders and freight traders

6️⃣ Backhaul vs. Fronthaul explained

7️⃣ The fixing process (On subs, Clean fixture...)

8️⃣ Charter party contract templates used in the grains market

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