Freight Forwarder Export

CMA CGM; Bel; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Antwerp is seeking an Export Freight Forwarder to manage export shipments end-to-end. You will receive orders in the TMS, plan routes, prepare documents, and coordinate with customers and carriers to ensure punctual delivery.

The role requires a degree or equivalent, export experience, and Dutch fluency with French/English knowledge. A dynamic, international team environment is offered in a full-time permanent position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience.
• Experience in freight forwarding, export preferred.
• Fluent in Dutch with knowledge of French and English.

Responsibilities

• Receive and validate customer export orders in the TMS.
• Plan and coordinate export shipments considering transit times and constraints.
• Prepare and verify export documentation (invoices, packing lists, export docs).
• Liaise with customers, carriers, agents, and suppliers to ensure timely shipment execution.
• Arrange bookings with carriers (air, sea, or multimodal) with Middle Office.
• Monitor shipment progress and inform stakeholders of deviations.
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and data accuracy in the TMS.

Skills

Dutch fluency

English knowledge

French knowledge

Freight forwarding

TMS systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

TMS systems

Job description

CEVALogistics

Permanent contract

Full Time

Are you passionate about international logistics and do you enjoy coordinating export shipments from A to Z? CEVA Air & Ocean is looking for an International Freight Forwarder Export to strengthen our Antwerp team

YOUR ROLE

As an Export Freight Forwarder, you will be responsible for managing export shipments from start to finish, ensuring smooth execution and high customer satisfaction:

• Receive and validate customer export orders in the TMS in line with quotations and SOPs
• Plan and coordinate export shipments considering transit times, costs, and operational constraints
• Prepare and verify export documentation (commercial invoice, packing list, export customs docs, etc.)
• Liaise with customers, carriers, agents, and suppliers to ensure timely shipment execution
• Arrange bookings with carriers (air, sea, or multimodal) in collaboration with Middle Office
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively inform stakeholders of any deviations
• Ensure compliance with export regulations and documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate data in the TMS and generate required transport documents
• Prepare invoices and ensure all cost postings are correctly registered
• Provide updates and reports to customers and management

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent through experience
• Experience in freight forwarding (export is a plus)
• Fluent in Dutch, with knowledge of French and English (logistics terminology)
• Good knowledge of MS Office and TMS systems
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and stress-resistant
• Strong communication skills and customer-focused mindset
• Accurate, organised, and quality-driven
• Team player with a hands-on mentality

WHAT WE OFFER

At CEVA Logistics, you will work in an international, informal, and dynamic environment within a growing organisation. We offer:

• A varied and challenging role with ownership and responsibility
• Opportunities for training, development, and internal career growth
• A competitive salary package with extra-legal benefits such as:

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise.