Senior Air Freight Forwarder — Shape Growth in Amsterdam

Energy, Ports & Projects - Blue Water Shipping; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Shipping in Amsterdam is seeking experienced Air Freight Forwarders to join a growing team handling import, export, or both for international customers across complex logistics. You will be trusted to own shipments, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the Amsterdam office’s development.

You will operate in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, where initiative and ownership are valued, and where your experience will directly influence how we deliver service and

Qualifications

• Experience within air freight forwarding.
• Experience from a freight forwarding or logistics company.
• Strong drive, commitment, and engagement.
• The confidence to take ownership and challenge the status quo.
• A hunger for results and continuous development.
• Strong commercial awareness and business understanding.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced international environment.
• Fluent English skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Managing air freight shipments from start to finish
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners
• Finding smart and commercially attractive solutions for customers
• Coordinating bookings, documentation, customs formalities, and operational execution
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and optimising workflows
• Contributing actively to the continued growth and development of our Amsterdam office

Skills

Air freight forwarding

Freight forwarding experience

Ownership mindset

Commercial awareness

English proficiency

Job description

Blue Water Shipping in Amsterdam is seeking experienced Air Freight Forwarders to join a growing team handling import, export, or both for international customers across complex logistics. You will be trusted to own shipments, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to the Amsterdam office’s development.

You will operate in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, where initiative and ownership are valued, and where your experience will directly influence how we deliver service and