Our Freight Team
DryFreightCharterer
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“Dry Freight Charterer at Our Freight Team. Skills: Dry freight chartering, Tonnage procurement, Shipowner relationships, Market analysis. Source and fix time charter vessels. Develop commercial relationships”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimise fleet performance; Optimise commercial outcomes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3 years' experience in dry freight chartering, Supramax or Handysize segment experience, Proven track record in time chartering, Proven track record in tonnage procurement, Background from shipowner, operator, commodity trading, or freight brokerage, Market credibility, Deep understanding of Asia dry bulk market, Existing network of shipowners and operators, Excellent English communication skills
Nice to Have
Additional experience across broader dry bulk segments, Additional experience across adjacent freight markets
What You'll Do.
Source and fix time charter vessels
Develop commercial relationships
Manage commercial relationships
Negotiate competitive charter terms
Ensure alignment with requirements
Monitor market trends
Monitor freight indices
Monitor vessel availability
Provide market intelligence
Work closely with cargo desks
Work closely with operations teams
Work closely with deals desk teams
Optimise fleet performance
Optimise commercial outcomes
Maintain market coverage
Provide reporting on freight opportunities
Provide reporting on freight risks
Support strategic initiatives
Contribute to chartering strategy
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cargo desks; Operations teams; Deals desk teams
Communication Scope
English communication
Full Job Description
**Main purpose** We are looking for a commercially driven Dry Freight Charterer with 3–5 years of experience to join our freight team in Singapore. This role focuses on tonnage procurement across the Supramax segment, covering key Asian markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for securing time-chartered tonnage to support cargo programmes, while maintaining deep and strategic relationships with shipowners, operators and brokers across the region. **Key responsibilities** * Source and fix time charter vessels (Supramax) across Asia to meet internal cargo requirements and trading strategies. * Develop and manage strong commercial relationships with regional shipowners, operators and brokers. * Negotiate competitive charter terms and ensure alignment with operational, commercial, and risk requirements. * Monitor market trends, freight indices, and vessel availability to provide accurate and timely market intelligence. * Work closely with cargo desks, operations, and deals desk (risk) teams to optimise fleet performance and commercial outcomes. * Maintain up-to-date market coverage and provide regular reporting on freight opportunities and risks. * Support strategic initiatives and contribute to the long-term chartering strategy of the organisation. **Required qualifications** * Minimum 3 years' experience in dry freight chartering, with a strong focus on Supramax or Handysize segment. * Proven track record in time chartering and tonnage procurement. * Background from a shipowner, operator, commodity trading company or freight brokerage, with strong market credibility. * Deep understanding of the Asia dry bulk market. * Existing network of shipowners and operators in the region. * Excellent English communication skills (oral and written). **Preferred qualifications** * Additional experience across broader dry bulk segments or adjacent freight markets **Attributes for success** * Excellent commercial and negotiation skills. * Strong communication and interp
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