Experienced Competitive Drycargo shipbroker

ForestWave; Breda; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ForestWave Brokerage in Breda seeks an experienced dry cargo shipbroker to strengthen our chartering desk. You will negotiate charterparties, monitor markets, and build a robust network of shipowners and charterers.

You will provide market insights to support cargo requirements and handle post-fixture operations with a proactive approach. English fluency is essential, and additional languages are a plus in our international team.

Qualifications

• Experienced broker in dry cargo chartering with fixtures track record.
• Strong network among shipowners, charterers or operators.
• Knowledge of charterparties, laytime and demurrage.
• Commercial mindset and strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent English; Dutch/German or other languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize charterparty agreements between cargo interests and shipowners.
• Monitor freight market developments and shipping trends.
• Proactively engage customers to secure vessel charter orders.
• Provide pre-sales market and logistics information to support charter requirements.
• Maintain and expand a network of shipowners and carriers.
• Support post-fixture operations including laytime statements and demurrage settlements.

Skills

Dry cargo brokering

Networking

Negotiation

Fluent English

Charterparties

Job description

We are looking for a dry cargo shipbroker to strengthen our competitive chartering desk in Breda. ForestWave Brokerage provides brokerage and chartering services with an emphasis on the dry bulk, project, and heavy lift cargo markets. We arrange the most economic, reliable, and sustainable shipping solutions for our customers, covering tonnage from short sea coasters to Ultramax bulk carriers.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and finalize charterparty agreements between cargo interests and shipowners, in short sea, deep sea, and multi-purpose/heavy lift markets
• Closely monitor freight market developments, shipping trends and innovations
• Take a pro-active approach to customers and potential customers to secure vessel charter orders
• Provide pre-sales market and logistics information to support the materialization of charter requirements
• Maintain and expand a network of shipowners and carriers in relevant trades and markets
• Follow up on post-fixture operations, including cargo operations in port, laytime statements, freight/demurrage settlements, and support/mediation in disputes and claims

What we’re looking for

• Experienced broker in dry cargo chartering or broking, with a track record of fixtures
• A network among shipowners, charterers and/or operators
• Good knowledge of charterparties, laytime and demurrage
• A commercial mindset and strong negotiation skills
• Fluent English; [Dutch / German / other languages] an advantage

What we offer

• A challenging and responsible position in a growing, international shipping company;
• Autonomy and direct access to decision-makers, with short lines of communication
• An open, collaborative environment where people come first;
• Opportunities to develop and grow professionally;
• Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and future potential;
• A team of experienced, committed colleagues