Oil & Gas Freight Forwarding Project Lead

Dsv Air & Sea SAU; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% bonus and 8% holiday allowance

28 vacation days

Pension scheme

DSV Academy training

Bicycle plan

FiscFree program

Job summary

DSV is seeking a Project Specialist in Rotterdam to coordinate complex, time-critical shipments for an oil and gas client. You’ll act as the main link between customers, carriers, and internal teams, ensuring on-time delivery and compliant documentation.

You will plan routes, secure capacity, compare rates, and handle customs processing, always taking ownership of delays or issues to provide solutions. Growth and international collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in air and/or ocean freight, including breakbulk shipments.
• Knowledge of Incoterms is a must; knowledge of customs regulations is a plus.
• Experience with CargoWise or a TMS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation by ocean, air, road and rail, working with carriers, customers, customs and warehouses.
• Request and compare freight rates, book capacity and arrange pickups/deliveries.
• Monitor shipments and proactively inform the customer.
• Prepare and check transport and customs documents (B/Ls, AWBs, packing lists, invoices, manifests).
• Identify, escalate and resolve exceptions and operational issues.
• Ensure compliance and manage dangerous goods requirements where applicable.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Proactive attitude

Ownership

Customer satisfaction

Incoterms knowledge

Tools

CargoWise

TMS

Job description

DSV is seeking a Project Specialist in Rotterdam to coordinate complex, time-critical shipments for an oil and gas client. You’ll act as the main link between customers, carriers, and internal teams, ensuring on-time delivery and compliant documentation.

You will plan routes, secure capacity, compare rates, and handle customs processing, always taking ownership of delays or issues to provide solutions. Growth and international collaboration are emphasized.