Chartering Manager (Dry bulk & container shipments)

Key Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate and fix dry bulk vessels including Handysize, Supramax/Ultramax, Panamax and Capesize as required.

• Manage container freight arrangements with liner operators, NVOCCs and freight forwarders.

• Negotiate freight rates, charter party terms, laytime, demurrage/despatch and COA arrangements.

• Maintain strong relationships with shipowners, vessel operators and brokers, particularly across China, Korea and Asia.

• Coordinate with trading, operations and logistics teams on cargo nominations, laycan planning, vessel fixtures and shipment execution.

• Monitor dry bulk and container freight markets, including BDI, BCI, BPI and relevant container indices, to support fixing decisions.

• Manage demurrage/despatch claims and resolve commercial or operational disputes.

• Coordinate vessel vetting, sanctions screening, P&I and other compliance requirements.

• Liaise with port agents, surveyors and terminal operators to support smooth shipment execution.

• Support freight budgeting and identify opportunities to optimize transportation costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Business or a related field.

• 5–7+ years of chartering/freight experience, preferably covering both dry bulk and container shipments.

• Experience handling steel, iron ore, coal and/or scrap is strongly preferred.

• Established network of shipowners, operators and brokers across China, Korea or the broader Asian market.

• Strong knowledge of charter party terms, COAs, laytime and demurrage.

• Strong commercial negotiation and market-analysis skills.

• Good understanding of vessel operations, port procedures and freight markets.

• ICS qualification or equivalent is an advantage.

If interested, please submit your application to [email protected] with your expected salary and resume.

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JDA WMS Pte Ltd | EA Personnel: Pham Thi Tuyet Mai

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