Skip to main content
ELHASHMIA
ELHASHEMYA
2002
★ For Stevedoring and Shipping Agency ★
HomeAbout Us
Core ServicesDischarge, handling and storageAdditional ServicesComplementary coordination when needed
BlogOur FleetFAQContact UsMarine Tools
Get a Quote
الهاشمية للخدمات الملاحية

Your strategic partner at Abu Qir Port — professional discharge, transport, and storage services since 2002. 30-100 staff and 10,000 m² of storage.

Company

  • About Us
  • Our Services
  • Storage
  • Our Fleet
  • Gallery
  • Contact Us

Services

  • Vessel Discharge
  • Storage
  • Inland Transport
  • Cargo Handling
  • FAQ
  • Shipment Tracking

Cargoes

  • Chemicals & Fertilizers
  • Crops & Grains
  • Raw & Industrial Materials
  • Iron & Steel
  • Cement & Clinker
  • Grains & Crops

Contact Info

49 Port Said Street, Abu Qir, Alexandria Governorate
010000491880102096009301000004501
contact@elhashemya.comelhashemya12@gmail.com
FOLLOW

© 2026 Al-Hashemya Navigation Services. All rights reserved.

KEEP SCROLLINGKeep scrolling for the site signature

ALHASHEMYA · EST. 2002

Home/Maritime Glossary/Charter Party

Charter Party

A contract between the shipowner and charterer for hiring the whole or part of a vessel.

Charter Party

Maritime

A contract between the shipowner and charterer for hiring the whole or part of a vessel.

Detailed explanation

The Charter Party is the core contract in bulk shipping.

Types

Voyage Charter - Hire for a specific voyage (load port → discharge port) - Owner bears fuel and crew; freight per ton

Time Charter - Hire for a period (months/year); charterer decides voyages - Hire per day

Bareboat Charter - Hire without crew; charterer operates as owner

Key Clauses

  • •Vessel description, cargo type and quantity
  • •Load and discharge ports
  • •Laytime and demurrage
  • •Freight and payment terms

Related terms

Bill of Lading (B/L)

A legal document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of cargo for shipment and defining the terms of transport. It serves as proof of cargo ownership.

Laytime

The agreed time for discharging or loading a vessel without extra charges. Exceeding it is a delay.

Demurrage

A penalty charged when a container is not pulled from the port after the free period expires.

Back to Maritime Glossary

Need a Quotation?

Contact us now and get the best rates for your maritime services

WhatsApp Us