Chartering & Commercial Manager - Dry Bulk Shipping

AKIJ Shipping Line Ltd; Dubai; Sur place; AED 240 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AKIJ Shipping Line Ltd in Dubai seeks an experienced Vessel Chartering Manager to lead end-to-end chartering processes, from enquiry to post-fixture handover, and to source cargoes while negotiating freight and commercial terms. The role requires deep knowledge of voyage estimation, TCE calculations and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in shipping, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Excel, plus fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Shipping and Maritime Studies or related field.
• 5+ years in shipping, preferably dry bulk chartering.
• Postgraduate degree or shipbroking qualification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end vessel chartering from enquiry to post-fixture handover.
• Source cargoes and negotiate freight, hire and commercial terms.
• Benchmark charter hire and freight rates against the Baltic Dry Index.
• Analyze freight markets, trade flows and macro trends to spot opportunities.
• Prepare voyage estimates, TCE calculations and trading positions.
• Coordinate vessel deployment, voyage planning and logistics with operations and technical teams.
• Manage bunker requisitions, RFQs, supplier negotiations and bunker contract administration.
• Draft, review and administer charter parties and contract addenda with Legal and Compliance.
• Monitor commercial risks, claims, demurrage and despatch, and escalate exposures.
• Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, charterers, brokers and port agents.
• Support the development and execution of the annual chartering strategy and revenue plan.
• Drive process improvements and promote sustainable, compliant shipping practices in every fixture.

Connaissances

Vessel chartering

Freight negotiation

Voyage estimation

BDI benchmarking

Charter party management

Cargo sourcing

Vessel operations

Commercial risk management

Market research

MS Excel

English fluency

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Shipping and Maritime Studies

Chartering or shipbroking qualification (ICS)

Postgraduate degree

Outils

MS Excel

Description du poste

AKIJ Shipping Line Ltd in Dubai seeks an experienced Vessel Chartering Manager to lead end-to-end chartering processes, from enquiry to post-fixture handover, and to source cargoes while negotiating freight and commercial terms. The role requires deep knowledge of voyage estimation, TCE calculations and risk management.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in shipping, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in MS Excel, plus fluency in English.