Senior Specialist – Vessels & Containers
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Join our Commercial Division as a Senior Specialist – Vessels & Containers, responsible for managing vessel chartering, vessel and container tenders, freight negotiations, and shipping strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely, and risk-managed transportation.
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Join our Commercial Division as a Senior Specialist – Vessels & Containers, responsible for managing vessel chartering, vessel and container tenders, freight negotiations, and shipping strategies to ensure cost-effective, timely, and risk-managed transportation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead negotiations with vessel owners, brokers, charterers, and shipping lines.
- Manage vessel nominations, fixtures, laycan, and long-term charter agreements.
- Manage import/export container tenders and negotiate rates and capacity.
- Monitor freight markets and provide vessel/container cost budgets.
- Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and external shipping partners.
- Support demurrage negotiations, cost modelling, and risk management.
- Provide regular updates on vessel schedules, nominations, freight rates, and potential risks.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Shipping & Logistics qualification.
- 6+ years of experience in vessel chartering, container logistics, or commercial shipping, preferably with bulk/breakbulk cargo.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, commercial, and risk-management skills.
- Excellent English and Arabic communication skills.
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