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Chartering Manager (Dry Bulk & Container)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage chartering activities for dry bulk and container shipments, ensuring efficient vessel sourcing and freight execution.
• Partner with commercial, operations, and logistics teams to coordinate cargo nominations, laycan schedules, vessel fixtures, and post-fixture activities.
• Monitor freight market movements, including dry bulk and container indices, to provide market insights and support freight procurement decisions.
• Negotiate freight terms with shipowners, operators, brokers, and carriers to achieve competitive commercial outcomes.
• Administer charter party agreements and oversee laytime, demurrage, and despatch claims, ensuring timely resolution of disputes.
• Coordinate with port agents, terminals, surveyors, and shipping service providers to facilitate smooth cargo operations across regional ports.
• Ensure all fixtures comply with applicable sanctions requirements, vessel vetting standards, P&I insurance, and maritime safety regulations.
• Support freight budgeting, cost analysis, and continuous initiatives to optimize transportation costs.
• Maintain close awareness of shipping market developments, vessel availability, and regional freight trends.

Cargo Coverage

Responsible for chartering activities supporting the movement of:

• Steel and steel products
• Iron ore
• Coking and metallurgical coal
• Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap

Cargo movements include both import and export trades across Asia via dry bulk vessels and container shipping.

Requirements:

• Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of chartering or freight management experience, with exposure to both dry bulk and container shipping.
• Experience supporting commodities such as steel, iron ore, coal, scrap, or other bulk raw materials is highly advantageous.
• Strong understanding of charter party agreements, Contracts of Affreightment (COA), laytime calculations, demurrage, and freight market fundamentals.
• Established relationships with shipowners, operators, brokers, and freight market participants, particularly within China, Korea, and the wider Asia region.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to perform effectively in a fast-paced international trading environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Singapore-based or eligible to work in Singapore.

Interested applicants, please send your updated resume to:

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