Dry cargo voyage estimation tutorial now available

Hi All

The software is currently being upgraded (and therefore not available) but for a limited time you can purchase the amazing 'tutorial booklet' which is easily applicable for any dry cargo voyage estimation software.

So any current shipbrokers, charterers or shipowners with access to software you should think about adding my tutorial to your knowledge base

It is much more than a simple - how to do - tutorial. It is a 80 page practical lesson on valuable aspects of freight trading.

Its the only tutorial out there that speaks in 4 different voices...The broker, the charterer the shipowner and the freight trader

Plus I explain

• How to find out port da's including a pro forma email to agents
• How to calculate cargo intake for a bulk carrier
• How to read market reports 
• Difficult to understand concepts like Demurrage, Ballast Bonus, DOP vs APS Delivery, Backhaul vs Fronthaul plus more

This course would cost USD 2k to have someone explain this to you...

And mine is so cheap lah! (Less than 10 Euro for now anyway)

click here

And don't tell your colleagues

get an edge!

Happy fixing

VS (25 years experience as a shipowner, freight trader, charterers in house freight department and shipbroker)

Multiple choice test - on being a good shipbroker

Watch the video and answer the following question 

Bob who seems like a nice chap says that 'Teamwork' is a vital part of Clarkson's business

Bob is 

A) Quite correct - teamwork, lifting each other up is vital in shipbroking. Plus Clarkson's is a big reputable brand and the broker should be happy that the brand itself brings in much of the business. 

B) emphasising teamwork because Clarksons (insert any big shop) are sick and tired of brokers leaving and taking big clients with them. Never let one broker get too close! 

(This despite the fact just about every brokerage shop started out at some point by a rogue broker p......g off with a big client).

C) Less likely to discuss teamwork with older brokers (same may even be in charge!) who if forced to share the spoils with a junior will throw a tantrum and get up and leave (maybe taking the desk with them.....not the physical desk but the close colleagues all from the same team)

D) All of the above


Send me your answer

VS
(On what you don't learn from 'most' books)

BTW - anyone who sends me an email, buys a book etc etc your privacy is paramount. Your business is none of mine...and I never publish any names unless with prior consent. 

Less corona more glamour...

Famous Shipbrokers??

Roger Moore was my favourite....I know that is controversial 

Ok I need this verified - one part at least...

It has been rumoured (and mentioned more recently) that the inspiration for the James Bond character   was infact an ex Clarkson's employee - a gent by the name of Sandy Glen...

Sure he was part owner of Clarkson's 'holiday' division (geez they should bring that back post pandemic) but lets not the truth get in the way of a good story. And his father Pop Glen was a shipowner...so kudos there.

Now the other one is Jason Bourne. And this is where I need your help. I swear that when watching one of the Bourne series I remember his character saying something in a conversation that went some like this

Hot woman: "When you meet my mother be careful what you say". "What job should I say you do?"
JB: After 5 seconds of pondering says "tell her I'm a shipbroker'.

Now is this true or have I completely made that up. I've been running with this story (to friends and family) for a very long time so I hope I'm right..

Who can provide evidence? A clip would be perfect....

Reply in this post or send me a private email at virtualshipbroker@yahoo.com

Stay Safe
VS

What is a shipbroker?

I like this....

Although Im not sure shipbrokers help send the items he mentions...

Unless he helps sell or charter a container ship that eventually sends shoes and laptops...

But good fun nonetheless...

Stay well

VS

10 years and still going strong

Hi all

Can you believe its been 10 years?

A decade is a long time - Shipping has gone through a pretty intense period of consolidation and upheaval.

Slowly I too have gone through a period of change and as you guys know I moved away from being an active poster quite a few years ago. The blog though remains one of my greatest achievements and to this day I receive many a heart felt email from readers who find enormous value from visiting the blog and buying my books. To those who have taken the time to write to me I can only say thank you. Some messages have brought me close to tears hearing about the impact as we have made a journey together navigating the crazy world of international shipbroking and chartering.

I do get the occasional email asking if the books are still available and the answer is yes.

Inside Shipbroking, Shipbroker fast Track and Starting a shipbroking business - although 10 years old are still pretty much spot on and an important read for any new comer (or old timer looking for an edge). There have been some minor technological changes since the books were written but the main premise for each book remains relevant today as it was 10 years ago.

Inside shipbroking has now sold over 5,000 copies into 75 countries, is in 5 maritime libraries around the globe.

These days I am less involved in shipping. My golf game is improving, I am a football (soccer) dad, Ballet dad and husband to an awesome lady. Most of my day is taken up educating young people in a more formal setting (than this blog) so that keeps me young.

I do miss the cut and thrust of the deal though - so I am happy to know that my books are still having an effect. Not only am i happy that my books help close deals - but i reckon in a small way I have influenced the way deals are done. Respect!

Love you all (like a brother)

Send me an email to say hi

VS
email: virtualshipbroker@yahoo.com

Time to say Hello!

Hi Guys


A post in a different thread


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Hi VS! Thank you for the very wonderful blog, it is definitely one of the most informative on the web. I am going to intern at one of the shipping brokerage this summer and had been binge reading your blog. I read all your posts within 2 weeks. The amount of information is really useful and it definitely helped me in my interview in securing the internship. I have 3 questions and I would be glad if you can answer them: 1) Are your books still available for purchase? 2) Any tips on converting my internship position to a permanent job as a trainee broker? 3) Is it a good time to enter the industry now? Thank you so much for your blog! Looking forward to more active posts from you :)


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Thanks for the nice email and congratulations on securing the internship. its a good time to enter the industry. I reckon we are past the worst slump in living history and although the recovery will be slow - WE ARE RECOVERING!


to answer your questions


1) Yes the books are available for purchase - just click on the buy now button!
2) All the info you need to convert and kick goals are in those (my) books!!
3) and yes - As discussed earlier it is a good time to enter.


Keep rocking


The Virtual Shipbroker


BTW - If anyone is interested in the VS Chartering and Shipbroking certificate send me an email at virtualshipbroker@yahoo.com


I may have a spot open...

Im over here!!

Ahoy friends

I am still here but taking a break from posting whilst i circumnavigate the globe with my wife

maybe you have seen me





Books are still for sale and I am answering the occasional email.

Hope you are all well

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