We hear this a lot from brokers and charterers.
A vessel that was open on Monday may be fixed by Friday. Dates move, ships disappear, new tonnage comes in. Then, late on Friday, a trader spots an attractive opportunity and needs to know what is available, fast!
That often means reopening spreadsheets, checking WhatsApp, going back through emails and rebuilding the picture one more time.
It is a small part of the job, but a surprisingly exhausting one.
Precise position lists update automatically in real time. Enjoy your Friday drinks!