CHARTER
SMARTER.
SHIP FASTER.
Keel connects cargo owners with 500+ verified vessel owners and brokers worldwide. Post your cargo inquiry, receive competitive vessel offers, and fix the charter — all in one digital platform.
HOW IT WORKS
From cargo inquiry to signed charter party — Keel streamlines the entire fixture process in three steps.
Post Your Cargo Inquiry
Submit your cargo details — type, quantity, load/discharge ports, and laycan dates. Our platform instantly broadcasts your inquiry to a verified network of vessel owners.
Receive Vessel Offers
Within hours, receive competitive offers from verified vessel owners. Compare rates, vessel specs, and owner track records in a unified dashboard with real-time market context.
Fix Charter & Manage Contracts
Select your preferred vessel and close the fixture digitally. Sign charter parties, track vessel positions, and manage all contract documents in one secure platform.
VESSEL TYPES
Access every major vessel segment through a single platform. Our verified fleet covers all major commodity types and trade routes.
BULK CARRIER
Ideal for dry bulk cargoes — grain, coal, iron ore, and minerals. Available from Handysize to Capesize.
- 20,000 – 400,000 DWT
- Single deck
- Box-shaped holds
WHY KEEL
The maritime industry hasn't changed in decades. Keel brings it into the digital age without sacrificing the relationships that matter.
Fixtures in Hours, Not Weeks
Traditional chartering takes 2–4 weeks of manual negotiations. Keel compresses this to 24–72 hours with automated matching, instant offer responses, and digital signature workflows.
Real-Time Market Rates
Access live freight indices, comparable fixture history, and market intelligence. Know you're getting a fair rate — backed by data, not just a broker's word.
500+ Verified Vessel Owners
Every vessel owner on Keel goes through rigorous vetting — P&I insurance, ISM certification, AIS tracking, and trade history verified. No anonymous listings.
Paperless End-to-End
Generate industry-standard charter parties (NYPE, GENCON, Asbatankvoy), negotiate clauses in real-time, and execute with legally binding e-signatures — zero fax machines.
Designed with input from shipbrokers, operators, and charterers across 40+ countries.
SIMPLE PRICING
Start free, scale as your business grows. No hidden fees, no broker commissions.
For occasional charterers exploring the platform.
- 1 fixture per month
- Basic vessel search
- Standard charter parties
- Email support
- Access to rate indices
For active charterers and shipowners doing regular business.
- Unlimited fixtures
- Priority matching algorithm
- Custom clause negotiation
- Real-time market data
- Dedicated account manager
- AIS vessel tracking
- Digital signature + filing
For trading houses, majors, and high-volume operators.
- Unlimited fixtures + users
- REST API access
- Dedicated shipbroker
- Custom integrations (ERP/TMS)
- White-label portal option
- SLA-backed uptime
- On-premise deployment option
All plans include SSL encryption, GDPR compliance, and 99.9% uptime SLA. Talk to sales for volume discounts.
JOIN THE WAITLIST
Be among the first to access Keel. Early members get 3 months of Pro free and a dedicated onboarding call.