Freight Forwarding Manager – Ocean Freight & NVOCC | UAE

VentureX General Trading LLC; Sharjah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

VentureX General Trading LLC in the UAE seeks an experienced Freight Forwarding Manager to lead ocean freight and NVOCC operations, handling 2,500–2,700 containers monthly from the UAE and Oman to Pakistan.

The role requires strong carrier relationships, proven procurement and negotiation skills, and hands-on management of high-volume shipments, notably heavy 20-foot containers carrying steel and scrap cargo, across Jebel Ali, Khorfakkan, Sohar, Karachi and Port Qasim.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of ocean freight forwarding, NVOCC or container logistics experience, preferably in UAE/GCC.
• Established carrier relationships and track record in procurement, rate negotiations and securing space.
• Hands-on experience with heavy 20-foot containers, steel and scrap cargo.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/Oman-Pakistan shipping operations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with shipping lines, NVOCCs, shipping agents and terminal operators.
• Negotiate ocean freight rates, service contracts, local charges, free time, detention, demurrage and payment terms.
• Secure consistent vessel space, container equipment, allocations and slot arrangements for high-volume shipments.
• Manage NVOCC operations, carrier bookings, House/Master Bills of Lading (HBL/MBL) and shipping documentation.
• Oversee heavy 20-foot container shipments, particularly steel and scrap cargo.
• Coordinate trucking, empty container collection, loading, customs clearance, terminal gate-in and vessel cut-offs.
• Manage operations across Jebel Ali, Khorfakkan, Sohar, Karachi and Port Qasim.
• Manage shipment tracking, rollovers, delays, cargo claims and operational issues while controlling freight costs, detention and demurrage.
• Verify vendor invoices, control costs, prepare operational reports and lead the operations team.

Skills

Freight forwarding

NVOCC operations

Carrier relationships

Freight procurement

Rate negotiations

Container logistics

Heavy 20ft containers

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freight Forwarding Manager to lead our ocean freight and NVOCC operations, managing approximately 2,500–2,700 containers per month from the UAE and Oman to Pakistan.

The ideal candidate must have strong shipping-line relationships, proven freight procurement and negotiation skills, and hands‑on experience managing high‑volume container shipments, particularly heavy 20-foot containers carrying steel and scrap cargo.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain strong relationships with shipping lines, NVOCCs, shipping agents and terminal operators.
• Negotiate competitive ocean freight rates, service contracts, local charges, free time, detention, demurrage and payment terms.
• Secure consistent vessel space, container equipment, allocations and slot arrangements for high-volume shipments.
• Manage NVOCC operations, carrier bookings, House/Master Bills of Lading (HBL/MBL) and shipping documentation.
• Oversee heavy 20-foot container shipments, particularly steel and scrap cargo.
• Coordinate trucking, empty container collection, loading, customs clearance, terminal gate-in and vessel cut-offs.
• Manage operations across Jebel Ali, Khorfakkan, Sohar, Karachi and Port Qasim.
• Manage shipment tracking, rollovers, delays, cargo claims and operational issues while controlling freight costs, detention and demurrage.
• Verify vendor invoices, control costs, prepare operational reports and lead the operations team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant ocean freight forwarding, NVOCC or container logistics experience, preferably in the UAE/GCC.
• Established carrier relationships and a proven track record in freight procurement, rate negotiations and securing space and equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with heavy 20-foot containers, steel and scrap cargo.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/Oman‑Pakistan shipping operations, documentation, cost control and team management.