Ship Broker (Noun)
Meaning
An agent for the ship owner; obtains cargo and may arrange for its loading or discharge.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ship broker was able to negotiate a lucrative cargo contract on behalf of the ship owner.
- A good ship broker must have strong relationships with cargo suppliers and ship owners.
- She worked as a ship broker for many years, helping to coordinate cargo shipments all over the world.
- The ship owner hired a broker to find cargo for their newly launched vessel.
- His role as a ship broker involved finding the most profitable cargo routes and negotiating charter agreements.