Description
The different services such as liner services, maritime transportation and shipload services offered by maritime organisations and the shipping market including the sale of vessels, goods or commodities.
Alternative labels
sailing industry
shipping business
shipping trade
freight industry
cargo business
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Shipping industry is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Shipbroker: Shipbrokers act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers of ships, cargospace on ships and charter ships for the transfer of cargo. They inform clients on the shipping market mechanisms and movements, report on vessel and cargospace prices and sales, and negotiate not only the cost of the vessels, cargospace or cargo but also the logistical requirements for the transfer of the vessel or commodity cargo to the buyers.
Optional knowledge
Shipping industry is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Shipping industry – ESCO
