Incoterms 2020

Chartervertrag

A formal contract between a shipowner and a charterer specifying terms for the hire and use of a vessel, including freight, laytime, demurrage, and responsibilities.

Quick answer: A formal contract between a shipowner and a charterer specifying terms for the hire and use of a vessel, including freight, laytime, demurrage, and responsibilities.

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Quick answer

A formal contract between a shipowner and a charterer specifying terms for the hire and use of a vessel, including freight, laytime, demurrage, and responsibilities.

Why it matters

Chartervertrag matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

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Questions and answers

What is Chartervertrag?

In this glossary, Chartervertrag refers to: A formal contract between a shipowner and a charterer specifying terms for the hire and use of a vessel, including freight, laytime, demurrage, and responsibilities.

How is Chartervertrag used in logistics?

In logistics communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Im Chartervertrag wurden Liegezeiten, Demurragesätze und Ladungsverantwortlichkeiten für Reeder und Charterer festgelegt."

Why does Chartervertrag matter in logistics?

Chartervertrag matters because it supports clear communication in Incoterms 2020 contexts for Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as FIATA Diploma, CILT Certification, and IATA DGR.

Who uses Chartervertrag?

Chartervertrag is mainly used by Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Managers, and Customs Brokers.

What category does Chartervertrag belong to?

In this glossary, Chartervertrag is grouped under Incoterms 2020. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO and published by Protermify Logistics as a static logistics reference page.

Definition

A formal contract between a shipowner and a charterer specifying terms for the hire and use of a vessel, including freight, laytime, demurrage, and responsibilities.

Operational example

The charterparty agreement specified laytime allowances, demurrage rates, and cargo responsibilities for both the shipowner and the charterer.

Localized term

Chartervertrag

Localized example

Im Chartervertrag wurden Liegezeiten, Demurragesätze und Ladungsverantwortlichkeiten für Reeder und Charterer festgelegt.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

Category

Incoterms 2020

Exam relevance

  • FIATA Diploma
  • CILT Certification
  • IATA DGR

Target audience

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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