Global Chartering Administrator

American President Lines; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday buy scheme

Employee discounts and benefits portal

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in London is seeking a Global Chartering Administrator to support colleagues worldwide with chartering administration and procurement processes. You will manage pending charter requests, ongoing charters, and prepare contracts to keep everything on track.

This is a Monday to Friday role, based in our London office, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, international environment. Strong IT skills and proactive collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Background or interest in logistics, shipping or supply chain.
• Proactive, organized and able to work in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Good communication and IT literacy with Microsoft programs.

Responsibilities

• Draw up shipping contracts.
• Maintain filing system for chartering inquiries.
• Update and manage the chartering database and ensure information is recorded.
• Produce reports for Monthly Business Review and CO₂ emissions per shipment.
• Support operational activities for charters in progress.
• Assist with large tender submissions by entering accurate cost data and supporting documentation.
• Develop skills in rate negotiation and direct communication with shipping lines.

Skills

Chartering administration

Shipping/Logistics

MS Office

Communication skills

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, 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 the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’sa journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Our London based Project Logistics team have an exciting opportunity for a Global Chartering Administrator to join the team!

In this global role, you'll support colleagues around the world with chartering administration, playing a key part in the procurement process. You'll manage the overview of all pending charter requests and ongoing charters and prepare contracts to keep everything on track.

This is a Monday to Friday role.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Draw up shipping contracts.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date filing system for all chartering enquiries.
• Update and manage the chartering database to ensure all enquiries and related information are recorded properly.
• Produce regular reports, including for the Monthly Business Review (MBR) and CO₂ emissions per shipment.
• Support operational activities for charters in progress, including tracking vessel status and resolving minor issues.
• Assist with large tender submissions by entering accurate cost data and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to team growth by developing skills in rate negotiation and direct communication with shipping lines.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Our ideal candidate will have a background or strong interest in logistics, shipping, or supply chain. You may be early in your career and eager to learn or already have some experience in chartering or freight forwarding. You will be organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and an ambition to develop into a future shipping broker are all key. You will also be IT literate, with confidence using Microsoft-based programs.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey.

• competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands.

There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.

Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.