Panel of Arbitrators

Elaine Yu Kai

Elaine Yu Kai

Senior Freight Charterer

South 32 Singapore Pte Ltd


Over 18 years of experience in the shipping industry, specializing in the dry bulk sector. Her
professional expertise spans across:

  • Dry Bulk Chartering – Extensive knowledge of voyage and time chartering, contract
    negotiation, freight market dynamics, and freight cost optimization.
  • Shipping Operations – Hands-on experience managing the full cycle of vessel operations,
    including voyage planning, scheduling, bunkering, risk management, and compliance with
    international shipping regulations.
  • Trading Operations – Practical exposure to commercial trading logistics, cargo procurement
    and scheduling, and coordination between traders, charterers, and shipowners.
  • Laytime & Demurrage – In-depth expertise in interpreting and applying charterparty laytime
    and demurrage clauses, calculation and dispute resolution in both voyage and time charter
    contexts.
  • P&I Claims (Maritime, FD&D) – Familiar with handling cargo claims, charterparty disputes,
    and other marine insurance matters, including advisory work on liability, defense, and
    settlement.

With her combined commercial, operational, and legal background, She can brings a practical,
balanced, and industry-informed perspective to arbitration proceedings.