tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post4837395794455613168..comments2024-02-23T00:46:53.433-08:00Comments on The Virtual Shipbroker: The Business of ShippingThe Virtual Shipbrokerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-12689223219223614922009-06-02T20:15:34.854-07:002009-06-02T20:15:34.854-07:00I have known a lot of friends who went into ship w...I have known a lot of friends who went into ship works and they have shared stories on how hard it could it be but the pay is very satisfying and the chance to see the world is great as well. but, isn't it scary as there are some pirate attacks?shipping employmenthttp://www.cruisejobinsider.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-30358422518875368232009-05-05T01:19:00.000-07:002009-05-05T01:19:00.000-07:00When I say many shipbrokers have survived 5-10 yea...When I say many shipbrokers have survived 5-10 years doing a deal like the one mentioned I am obviously referring to a 5-10 year time charter or a contract of affreightment that last 5-10 years.The Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-41597538241403205172009-05-04T16:50:00.000-07:002009-05-04T16:50:00.000-07:00Hi Jeremy
Commission is worked per day. So lets ...Hi Jeremy <br /><br />Commission is worked per day. So lets say the operator takes the ship for 350 days the brokerage commission is usd 375 x 350 = usd 131,250 bucks! Time for a drink! <br /><br />Many shipbrokers survive for 5 or 10 years doing just one deal like the one you have mentioned. <br /><br />This is now pure cashflow for the broker - needing less than 30 minutes per day upkeep for The Virtual Shipbrokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13194680475223774516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1301590790606020.post-60625061120499404362009-05-04T13:09:00.000-07:002009-05-04T13:09:00.000-07:00Very true. This does not just pertain to the shipp...Very true. This does not just pertain to the shipping industry but to jobs in general. I know a couple 1st year employees who are receiving job promotions without the pay rise. Basically they sacking from the top and pushing up the young essentially getting productivity next to nothing. Junior guys are delighted since they get to keep their job and better yet a promotion whereas everyone else is Jeremynoreply@blogger.com