Spotbarge Chartering
CHARTERING MODULE
With Spotbarge, you can offer cargo, match barges and manage planning, all in a unified platform built for real-time coordination. Our chartering module is designed to streamline and optimize the barge booking process.
"Spotbarge Chartering keeps your company digitalization up to date and future ready."
Key Benefits
Instant Market Access
Connect with the entire barge market in a single click.
Compare Offers with Ease
Effortlessly view and compare multiple barge options, including pricing and specifications.
Team Collaboration
Ensure your colleagues are always informed with shared access to ongoing requests and bids.
Customized Search Settings
Tailor the search results to fit your specific operational and logistical needs.
No Hidden Commissions
Enjoy transparent pricing with no 5-7% commission on freight rates and demurrage fees.
Easily manage cargo with your predefined standard routes
Easily manage cargo with your predefined standard routes, no need to re-enter the same details repeatedly. With just one click, select your usual route: only the date needs updating. Within three clicks and less than five seconds, you're connected to the entire market.
Save time with rapid entry and route selection
Minimize errors through standardized inputs
Boost efficiency in your daily operations
Maximize reach with instant market-wide visibility
Quick, structured cargo creation for Spot, COA, and Time Charter voyages
Quick, structured cargo creation for Spot, COA, and Time Charter voyages. Spotbarge supports all major contract types and ensures consistent, flexible cargo entry. Whether you're fixing a spot or managing long-term flows, Spotbarge adapts to your process.
Supported Cargo Types:
Spot - One-time fixtures with real-time matching
COA (Contract of Affreightment) - Multiple lifts under standardized terms
Time Charter - Manage chartered barge availability and durations
Entry Features:
Input trip basics: load date, duration, product type, volume
Add technical specs: oxy free, gas free, bio free, jet suitable, heating
Choose loading/unloading terminals or areas
Set crew details and sailing hours
Add operational comments
Save standard routes for fast reuse
Your entire cargo workflow live, organized, and always accessible
Your entire cargo workflow live, organized, and always accessible. Stay on top of your operations with a clear, up-to-date view of every cargo. From overview to execution Spotbarge keeps your workflow clear and easy to manage.
Key Benefits:
Monitor cargo status: open, offered, nominated, or fixed
Track real-time deal updates and responses
Access the complete bid log and nomination details for every completed deal
Information remains available for future reference or team access
Quickly adjust, edit, or duplicate cargo entries
See the full market - match, offer, and follow up with confidence
See the full market - match, offer, and follow up with confidence. Spotbarge gives you full visibility into all available barges and shows you instantly which ones fit your cargo.
Key Features:
Browse live barge availability on the platform
Instantly check and compare barge suitability for your selected cargo
View specs: precargo, tank type, barge age, ENI, DWT, operator
Submit offers with just one click
Once a bid or request is made by both parties, a direct chat opens for coordination
Efficient matching, clear specs, and seamless deal closure - all in one screen
Spotbarge gives you notice about the differences between your request and the offered barge
All your deal activity in one structured view
All your deal activity in one structured view. Stay in control of negotiations and track every step from offer to nomination. Simple, transparent deal management for every fixture.
Highlights:
View ongoing and completed bids in a central dashboard
Track pricing, barge responses, and deal evolution
Access nomination details once fixed
All activity is logged and structured - fully traceable
Real-time instant negotiations
A fully customizable, real-time planning environment
A fully customizable, real-time planning environment - built for inland oil operations. Plan and coordinate across departments with a live interface tailored to your workflow. Replace disconnected tools with one source of truth - optimized for execution.
Key Features:
Create custom planning views by department, voyage type, or region
Track all fixed voyages, timelines, and terminal movements
Modify ETAs, reassign trips, and manage changes instantly
Grant live access to chartering, operations, and logistics teams
Customize how you operate and who you operate with
Customize how you operate and who you operate with. Spotbarge gives you full control over visibility, notifications, and trusted partner settings. Total flexibility without sacrificing control, compliance, or trust.
Controls & Preferences:
Set barge age filters: <20, <25, <30, or no limit
Configure real-time alerts for new listings, offers, bid outcomes, and deadlines
Adjust visibility: show/hide company name, terminal name, control planning tab access
Define your trusted network: only receive offers from approved partners
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