Vasanth Venkatachalam
Vice President, Commercial Director of Operations
Mid-Ship Group
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Panel: “The Bulk Shipping Ecosystem: Aligning Challenges, Needs, and Solutions”
A veteran of the dry cargo shipping industry, Vasanth Venkatachalam brings 29 years of extensive experience, combining technical expertise with strategic insight. He holds an MBA in Operations from the University of Wales and a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India and is a proud member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, London. He has led technical operations for Handymax vessels, adeptly overseeing both the technical and commercial aspects, including the dry-docking projects. His expertise extends to the successful execution of numerous Contracts of Affreightment (CoA) worldwide, fixing and operating tonnages for third-party cargoes, and navigating the complexities of Forward Freight Agreements.
Currently, he manages commercial post-fixture operations for over 15 biomass Contracts of Affreightment and has a solid track record of two decades in operating Handymax, Supramax and Ultramax vessels under time charter. His deep understanding of the industry, from technical management to commercial execution, makes him a distinguished professional in the maritime sector.
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