This is a hands-on operator role focused on market cargo, emphasizing market execution, contract negotiation, and maximizing voyage profitability in a fast-paced freight environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of cargo contracts and chartered vessels, ensuring optimal vessel cover and cargo exposure balance
- Execute time charter, voyage charter, and COA fixtures in line with commercial strategy
- Drive freight and hire optimisation to enhance voyage margins
- Lead charterparty negotiations and finalise commercially sound contract terms
- Prepare voyage estimates, monitor performance, and manage freight, hire, and claims exposure
- Track freight market movements across Handy and Supramax segments to guide positioning decisions
- Coordinate closely with operations to maximise utilisation and minimise idle time
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, charterers, traders, and vessel owners
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in dry bulk chartering within an operator environment
- Proven ability to manage cargo exposure and chartered tonnage
- Strong understanding of TC, voyage charter, and COA structures
- Solid analytical skills in voyage economics
- Confident negotiator with sound commercial judgement
- Experience in Handy/Supramax markets preferred
- Degree in Maritime, Shipping, Business, or related discipline
