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:

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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EA Personnel No.: R1108195

EA Licence No.: 20C0428