IFCHOR GALBRAITHS (IG) is one of the world’s largest international shipbroking firms, delivering discreet advisory services to shipowners, charterers and global commodity traders.
Headquartered in Switzerland with a network of 26 global offices, IG offers a comprehensive suite of shipping related solutions.
These include vessel chartering, ship sale & purchase, ship finance, research and sustainability related services for the dry, wet, gas, chemical and offshore & renewables markets. Our interconnected teams pool chartering and sale & purchase insights with the latest market data to generate best-in-class advice and deliver strategic deals.
IG is at the forefront of a fast evolving shipping environment. We have a track record of anticipating developments, driving digital innovation and supporting our clients’ sustainability goals.
The foundation of our success is built on the renowned IG culture. Born out of the 2022 merger of London tanker broker Galbraiths and Swiss dry broker IFCHOR, we bring experience and perspective to client challenges.
Integrity underpins our approach to business and people. We provide honest and open advice to clients and mentor our staff throughout their careers. Our continued investment in infrastructure, people and training ensures seamless support for clients no matter the size of the deal.
Shipbroker IFCHOR GALBRAITHS (IG) has launched Bauxite 360, a new research and advisory service providing detailed analysis of the global bauxite market, as rapidly growing trade volumes and increasing concentration around Guinea and China reshape a critical dry bulk trade.
IG has today (28 April) unveiled a new set of market intelligence services at Geneva Dry 2026, aimed at simplifying increasingly complex dry bulk and commodity markets.
Now in its sixth decade, the IG Shipping Course brings together participants from across shipping and adjacent sectors for two weeks of structured commercial training in the UK.
