Petro Kostyuk

Senior Executive in Maritime Trade and Chartering with over 40 years of combined experience at sea and ashore. Proven leadership in managing freight negotiations, structuring chartering contracts, and executing sea transportation strategies for major trading houses and shipowners. Specialized in dry bulk shipping for commodities such as coal, steel, and raw minerals.

Freight

Consultant / Manager of Impexchart Ltd, a dedicated consultancy delivering tailored chartering solutions, post-fixture support, and legal advisory services. Trusted advisor in international freight markets with deep knowledge of operational and contractual aspects of dry cargo shipping.

Freight Consultant / Manager at Impexchart Ltd. (2023-01 – Present)

• Founded a specialized freight consultancy serving commodity traders and shipowners.
• Advise clients on vessel chartering, ship selection, and end-to-end post-fixture operations.
• Operate two divisions: one for trading companies (coal, steel, raw materials) and another for disponent owners and managers.
• Offer legal services including CP drafting/review, laytime/demurrage handling, and freight payment monitoring.
• Provide freight market analytics and participate in global coal, freight, and BIMCO industry events.

Master, Bulk Carriers (64,000–100,000+DWT) at Laskaridis Shipping Company (2015-07 – 2018-08)

• Commanded modern bulk carriers operating globally.
• Ensured voyage execution, navigational safety, crew leadership, and ISM compliance.
• Provided detailed commercial feedback from the vessel to the office for post-fixture analysis.

Captain & Manager at Goldenport Shipmanagement, Melia Shipping, Fulton S.A., Courageous Shipping (2012-01 – 2014-12)

• Took temporary master roles on Panamax and Kamsarmax vessels.
• Supported chartering teams with operational insights.

Freight Consultant / Manager at Stalarko Hellas (2009-01 – 2012-12)

Acted as in-house freight desk for Bryder Merchants Ltd., coordinating all sea transport.

• Negotiated and fixed dry bulk vessels for coal and steel shipments from Black Sea, Adriatic, and East Med ports.
• Liaised with brokers and owners, managed fixture negotiations and ensured contractual compliance.
• Handled laytime calculations, demurrage settlements, and documentation flow.

Chartering & Post-Fixing Manager at Chester Shipping Ltd. (1999-01 – 2009-12)

Managed chartering and post-fixture activities for owned and controlled tonnage.

• Negotiated spot fixtures and contracts of affreightment with traders and freight intermediaries.
• Maintained daily interaction with shipbrokers and shipping agents to secure optimal fixtures.
• Oversaw voyage planning, cargo readiness, laytime, and billing processes.

Chartering & Post-Fixing Manager at Seasafe Corp. Ltd / AZMED Group (1996-01 – 1999-12)

Ran the chartering desk focused on short-sea and handymax trades.

• Negotiated time and voyage charters for dry cargo between Worldwide, Med, Continent, and Black Sea.
• Maintained cargo-owner relations and managed entire post-fixture cycle, including laytime analysis.

Seafarer Diploma – Maritime School, Mariupol (1978-01)

Navigator Certificate No. BT036347 – Rostov Nautical College (1981-01)

Engineer-Navigator Diploma – Odessa Government Maritime Academy (1988-01)