Parties involved

Tramp Shipping
Liner Shipping
doesn’t follow any strict schedule and port
fixed port rotation
within a schedule
maritime cargo transportation

A contract of carriage is concluded between the carrier and the consignee, where defines the legal responsibilities of both sides.
Liner Service
Contract of carriage

A contract of carriage of goods by which the owner of a ship lets it to others for use in transporting a cargo
Tramp Service
Charter party
Shipowner
Vessel
hires out the use of
chartering

Shipowner
Charterer
Parties involved in chartering
Shipbroker
Freight forwarder
Ships agent