Final answer:
The entity not involved in the chartering process is the Cargo Receiver, as this process includes the Charterer, Shipowner, and Broker, who are directly engaged in the negotiation and execution of the charter agreement.
Step-by-step explanation:
According to the authors, the entity that is not a party to the chartering process is d. Cargo Receiver.
The chartering process typically involves the following parties: the charterer who is the entity that seeks to hire the ship for transport of goods; the shipowner, who is the individual or company that owns the vessel being chartered; and the broker, who acts as an intermediary between the charterer and the shipowner to facilitate the charter agreement. The cargo receiver, while an important party in the overall shipping transaction, is not directly involved in the negotiation and execution of the charter party agreement, which is the contract between the charterer and the shipowner outlining the terms and conditions of the charter.