The trusted Chartering Executive for the drybulk market.
Welcome to Handysize Chartering Pool, the premier independent shipbrokers firm specializing in chartering pool operations on the drybulk market. With offices in New York, Izmir and Istanbul, we serve as the trusted Chartering Executive for our pool companies.
We prioritize reliable and efficient client services. We have established partnerships with investors and hedging specialists to support booking and hedging operations. Our team manages future shipments, assists with risk management, and facilitates vessel arrangements through Bunker and Hire hedge trading.
The Handysize Pool system emphasizes fair trade and transparency. It provides owners with break-even freight calculations and pre-freight estimation tools. Pool membership grants access to collective expertise and resources far beyond standard chartering services.
The Freight Platform
Handysize operates The Freight Platform, an online chartering and trading system using advanced algorithms and market analysis. Features include vessel searches at loading zones with freight-rate estimates, online cargo quotations, and shipment bookings — with AI capabilities that assess and manage client-specific risks. Learn more at thefreight.net.
Customer relationship
We prioritize strong client relationships and retention through flexible arrangements beyond standard agreements.
“Open and effective communication is the cornerstone of building strong client relationships.”
Regular market updates keep our clients informed of industry trends.
Corporate responsibility
Our commitment spans public service through volunteering and charitable partnerships, environmental sustainability compliance, and workforce diversity and inclusion.
Transparency
Transparency is a core value at Handysize Chartering Pool, especially when it comes to risk management and hedging processes. We negotiate fair rates and use market data-driven freight models.