Commercial shipping moves more than 90% of global trade, yet few truly understand the business that keeps the world moving.

From Bridge to Brokerage is a practical guide to the commercial side of shipping, written by someone who has experienced both worlds—from commanding merchant ships at sea to negotiating multimillion-dollar shipping contracts ashore.

Drawing upon more than two decades of maritime experience, Capt. Kunal Narayan Uniyal explains the fundamentals of ship broking, chartering, freight markets, voyage estimation, charter parties, laytime, negotiation, and commercial decision-making in a clear, practical, and structured manner.

More than a textbook, this book combines real-life experiences with industry knowledge, helping readers understand not only how commercial shipping works, but also how successful careers are built within it.

Whether you are a maritime student, a seafarer planning a transition ashore, a young broker, or a professional seeking to understand the commercial shipping business, this book provides the knowledge, practical insights, and industry perspective needed to succeed.

Inside this book, you will discover:

* The complete ship broking and chartering process
* Freight markets and commercial shipping economics
* Charter parties, laytime, and voyage estimation explained simply
* Practical negotiation and relationship-building strategies
* Career pathways in global commercial shipping
* Real-world lessons from the author's journey from Master Mariner to entrepreneur

Commercial shipping is not just about moving ships. It is about moving businesses, economies, and opportunities. This book will show you how to become part of that world.