Meet George Katout: A Chartering Expert with 25+ Years in Shipping.
George has spent over 16 years in chartering at Trafigura, after 6 years as a tanker broker at BRS Shipbrokers. With more than two decades of industry experience, he shares invaluable insights into the world of tanker chartering.
Chapters :
1:00 - Guest Introduction
6:20 - Competitive vs. In-House Chartering
9:48 - Clean Petroleum Product (CPP) Market Overview
15:03 - Chartering: Shipowner vs. Charterer
17:00 - Freight Trader vs. Chartering Manager
19:18 - Step-by-Step Process of Tanker Chartering
22:36 - The Logic Behind TCE (Time Charter Equivalent) vs. Dollars Per Tonne
27:51 - How to Select a Suitable Vessel (Due Diligence Process)
33:58 - Remuneration in Tanker Chartering
39:52 - Big Trading House Supply Chain Explained (From Refinery to Fuel Station)
48:36 - Different Types of Commodities in Chartering
51:13 - Challenges and Stressful Situations in Ship Chartering
53:15 - Geopolitics: Impact on Tanker Chartering & Biggest Events
55:32 - Role of a Competitive Ship Broker in Chartering
58:26 - Stories and Anecdotes
1:04:17 - Career Tips in Tanker Chartering
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