•Incorrect demurrage rate - Cost: $500,000•No turn time applied – Cost: $2.5mill•Missed time bar – Cost: $450,000•Laytime claim error ratio 13% - Cost: $1.23millJust some of the risks the commodity and freight industry run using today's laytime/demurrage software options and methods of collaborating.SHINC is on a mission to digitise the laytime/demurrage vertical and help drive port optimisation. Our current solution digitises today’s current workflow saving users time and reducing their risk of errors whilst providing management with full visibility of their ‘laytime book’ and providing them with KPI data and analysis tools at the touch of a button.Put simply, SHINCSaves you timeReduces your riskSaves you moneyAnd there’s lots more to come on our roadmap!Unsure what this means in practise? Trial SHINC for free in a 'safe environment' using me as your counterpart.Select 'Get SHINC for Free' at www.shinc.ioWith close to 30 years of experience in the world of laytime and demurrage in both user and management roles I hope I'm equipped to assist you take your laytime process to the next level!Want to see a demo instead?Book a slot with me via: https://calendly.com/simon-shinc/30minor send me a DM via here if you have queries prior
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FounderShinc Nov 2022 - PresentUnited KingdomLeading SHINC on a mission to digitise the laytime / demurrage claims process.Save timeReduce riskSave moneyTry our #freemium version - SHINC BASIC - that's probably 10x better than most laytime software options in the market today. And it’s FREE! Sign up at: https://www.shinc.io/ -
Founder And Man Of Many Roles!Stealth Startup Nov 2022 - Mar 2023United KingdomDue to launch Q1 '23A SAAS solution for the bulk cargo marketHere are some clues...Sitting at the bottom of the supply chain it's a work flow that's: - Calculated via excel, CD-ROM and VMS module software- Collaborated via email and multiple attachments- Data is opaque and non-actionable - it's locked in multiple attachments- Difficult to manage - excel tracking sheets are prevalent- Applicable to all 10.6bill mts of bulk cargo transported w/wide p/yr We have an ambitious long term vision with our MVP due to launch in Q1 '23.Even the MVP will - we believe - provide more value than the majority of solutions in the market at the moment... Whether you are at C-suite level and in the process of digitally transforming your company, hold a digital transformation role, or are an expert in this field that's worked out what we are solving and has been looking for a new solution themselves, drop me a line. I'll give you a sneak peek..! If you're an investor (VC or accredited individual) we are currently generating enough cash from our other businesses to fund this stage but may consider raising from a well selected group or syndicate later. Drop me a line to discuss.Want to stay in the loop? Message me direct and I'll keep you updated personally. -
Business InnovationSwire Bulk Oct 2020 - Sep 2022United KingdomHelping Swire Bulk 'go digital'. Assessing, implementing and onboarding 3rd party software aimed at improving work flow processes for Chartering and Operations desks worldwide (approx 125 users). Similar process for 3rd party external data sources, combined with/without in house proprietary data aimed at improving commercial and operational decision making. -
Business InnovationThe China Navigation Company Jan 2020 - Oct 2020United KingdomAs per Swire Bulk role above - on contract. -
Group Director Business Development, Digital Chartering ServicesMarcura® Jun 2017 - Nov 2019London, United KingdomMARCURA.COM Marcura provides the maritime industry with specialized desk support services and Web-based platforms for port cost management, fixture documentation, voyage optimization, structured procurement, payment processing and decision support. Marcura delivers always-on, cost-effective business utilities based on transparency, compliance and independence. Highlights include:MarDocs.info The cutting edge, cloud-based collaboration tool that securely enables charterers, owners and brokers to go about the age-old business of managing fixtures in a whole new way. Simple and intuitive interface streamlines the process from the ground up, making it instant and effortless to amend or agree any part of the fixture document. Line by line, paragraph by paragraph, every change is tracked and every version saved, and audited The MarDocs Deal Entry Screen™, terms and voyage details are entered into the system which generates all relevant documents quickly and efficiently. With an editable counter party ‘Agreed Terms’ Library, authorized to the broker involved, the industry can finally say goodbye to ‘AS PER LAST’.G-ports.comG-Ports delivers structured and professionally presented proforma port costs and port restriction data for over 4,000 ports/terminals/berths to the dry and tanker industry, whilst its commodity tracker and congestion data delivers up-to-date data of berthing delays and all exports/imports of coal, ore and grains from major ports worldwide.Falmor.comFalmor is an innovative collaborative cloud-based SaaS Laytime Management solution that reduces workloads and errors, whilst improving efficiencies and data at all levels within a company and throughout the connecting supply chain. -
Founder & CeoFalmor Ltd Nov 2014 - Jun 2017United KingdomFalmor is a SAAS startup specialising in providing digitised solutions to the shipping/commodity world. Falmor's first solution digitises the process of managing laytime and provides a single platform through which to manage and analyse ones dem/des exposure driving value for multiple departments throughout one's organisation including the demurrage/laytime specialist, accounting and risk.
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Founder & CeoG-Ports (Uk) Ltd Nov 2013 - Jun 2017United KingdomG-Ports provides a platform of commodity flow and port information databases to the international shipping and commodity markets where I am responsible with growing the business on all fronts. -
Global Freight Operations And Chartering ManagerPeabody Coaltrade Intl Ltd / 9 East Shipping Ltd Feb 2008 - Nov 2013UkIn conjunction with the Global Freight Director, I established the freight trading desk at Peabody COALTRADE where I was initially responsible for establishing worldwide vessel operations working practises and then moved onto being Global Freight Chartering Manager in 2010. From shipping volumes of 3.5 mill mts in 2008, we built the freight desk up to volumes of in excess of 10 mill mts by 2013 and were primarily involved in the Supramax, Panamax, Baby Cape and Capesize dry cargo markets.In addition we were actively involved in the API4 FOB market ex Richards Bay Coal Terminal, South Africa where we transacted approx 10 mill mts p/yr.Our team increased from 2 in 2008 to 7 in 2013.
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Ceo/FounderG-Ports Aug 2003 - Feb 2008United KingdomG-Ports provides a platform of commodity flow and port information databases to the international shipping and commodity markets where I was responsible with establishing and then growing the business.
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Chartering ManagerGearbulk Nov 2001 - Aug 2003Esher, Surrey, UkResponsible for chartering in/out Gearbulk's fleet of Supramax tonnage -
Sales/Account/Product Development ManagerLevelseas Jan 2001 - Aug 2001London, UkAs part of shipping's largest industry backed Dotcom 1.0 startup I was primarily responsible for:1. Developing software for use within the shipping industry. 2. Marketing our software and 'vision' to the shipping industry3. Actively involved with top management and investors in advising on strategy
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Chartering / Operations ManagerMosvold Bulk Chartering Oct 1996 - Jan 2001London, UkAs part of a small team of 3 I was primarily responsible for all chartering and operations of Mosvold's operated fleet of Panamax and Capesize dry cargo vessels.
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Chartering/Operation AssistantStephenson Clarke Shipping Ltd Oct 1993 - Oct 1996Newcastle Upon Tyne, United KingdomJoining as a trainee I gained invaluable experience in the operations andf chartering of a fleet of 17 dry cargo coaster vessels ranging from 2,200 - 12,500mts DWT. I worked up from Operations Department to the Chartering Department where I worked closely with the Chartering Manager in chartering in/out and scheduling the fleet of vessels.
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Newcastle PolytechnicMerit -
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Crawfordton
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