charteraftaler
Charteraftaler is Danish for charter agreements in transport and logistics. They are contracts in which the owner of an asset—such as a ship, aircraft, bus, or other vehicle—allows another party, the charterer, to use it for a specified time or for a specific voyage in exchange for payment. The charterer typically determines the itinerary, schedule, and operation within the limits set by the contract, while the owner retains ownership and, depending on the form of charter, may handle crewing and maintenance.
There are several standard forms of charteraftaler:
- Voyage charter: the asset is hired for a specific voyage or route; the charterer pays freight,
- Time charter: the asset is hired for a defined period; the charterer governs the use and operation,
- Bareboat or demise charter: the charterer assumes most responsibilities, including crewing and maintenance, with ownership remaining
Charteraftaler also apply to other transport sectors, such as bus charters for tour operators or aircraft charters
In practice, charteraftaler are negotiated through brokers and may be guided by standardized industry forms, though
See also: contract law, charter party, voyage charter, time charter, bareboat charter, maritime law, aviation law.