Chartering Manager

Fujian Highton Development Co., Ltd.; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fujian Highton Development Co., Ltd. in Hong Kong invites applications for the role of Chartering Manager. Based in Hong Kong or Singapore, you will lead dry bulk chartering activities, including import/export of coal, grain, ore, and other goods, and coordinate with internal teams.

The role emphasizes developing chartering plans for Handymax, Supramax and Panamax vessels, negotiating contracts, and building relationships with shipowners, cargo owners, and brokers to stay ahead of market trends.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the international dry bulk charter market and capable of market exploration and negotiation.
• Experience in chartering and cargo solicitation, terms, execution, and coordination.
• Understanding of shipping operations, coastal maritime regulations and maritime law.
• Strong communication, customer service orientation, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage dry bulk business, including import/export of coal, grain, ore.
• Formulate chartering plans for full shiploads for Handymax, Supramax, and Panamax vessels.
• Review, negotiate, and sign charter contracts with shipowners or cargo owners.
• Maintain resources related to cargo owners, shipowners, and brokers.
• Collect and analyze market information for dry bulk and general cargo shipping.

Skills

Chartering

Market knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

We are seeking Chartering Managers based in Hong Kong / Singapore.

Job Descriptions:

1. Responsible for the development and management of dry bulk business, including the import and export of coal, grain, ore, and other goods
2. Responsible for formulating chartering plans for full shiploads, conducting cost accounting, and feasibility analysis mainly for Handymax, Supramax, and Panamax vessels.
3. Responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and signing chartering contracts with shipowners or cargo owners, and closely cooperating with various departments of the company to implement the contracts.
4. Responsible for developing and maintaining resources related to cargo owners, shipowners, and brokers
5. Collecting and analyzing market information for dry bulk and general cargo shipping.

Requirements:

1. Familiar with the international dry bulk charter market; ability in market exploration and business negotiation with an understanding of the industry market.
2. Familiar with chartering and cargo solicitation business negotiations, contract terms, execution, and operational coordination.
3. Familiar with the operational procedures and industry practices of shipping, as well as relevant coastal maritime regulations and maritime law.
4. Good at communication, with a strong sense of customer service and teamwork.