Hybrid Export Reefer Sea Logistics Specialist

Kuehne+Nagel; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commuting allowance

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

24 vacation days + 3.5 ATV days

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel Rotterdam is seeking a team-oriented freight forwarder to manage export processes for reefer cargo, acting as the central link between clients, carriers and internal teams.

You will monitor performance, coordinate pre-alerts, customs clearance, and invoicing, and contribute to a reliable, high-quality service across the logistics chain. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• A background in freight forwarding or similar, ideally in Sea Logistics
• Experience with reefer cargo is highly beneficial
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively
• A customer-oriented mindset and the willingness to act proactively and fast in a dynamic environment
• Flexibility and the ability to stay focused under pressure
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Independently manage all customer communication and handle the complete export process for reefer cargo
• Arrange pre-alerts, customs clearance, on‑carriage deliveries, coordinate billing instructions and arrange gas measurements
• Communicate closely with customers, shipping lines, trucking partners, and internal departments
• Proactively monitor operational performance and customer KPIs, continuously identifying and driving improvements
• Ensure efficient, accurate administrative processes and prevent errors through structured, detail‑oriented work
• Orchestrate the entire import process to guarantee smooth, timely handover of containers to customers

Skills

Fluency in English

Dutch language knowledge

Job description

Kuehne+Nagel Rotterdam is seeking a team-oriented freight forwarder to manage export processes for reefer cargo, acting as the central link between clients, carriers and internal teams.

You will monitor performance, coordinate pre-alerts, customs clearance, and invoicing, and contribute to a reliable, high-quality service across the logistics chain. Fluency in English is essential; Dutch is a strong plus.