Freight Trading Associate — Global Markets & Mentorship

COFCO International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced pros

Exposure to chartering and freight

Ownership of real commercial decisions

Global trading environment

Job summary

COFCO International is seeking a Freight Trading Assistant to support the commercial shipping function within a global agri‑commodities trading environment. You will work closely with freight traders and cross‑functional teams on chartering activities, vessel operations, market analysis and post‑fixture processes.

This role suits a recent graduate or professionals with up to 2–3 years of relevant experience looking to build a career in freight trading and dry bulk shipping, in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Business, Economics or a related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in shipping, chartering, operations, or commodity trading (internship acceptable for fresh graduates).
• Strong interest in global trade, commodities, and freight markets.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with AIS tracking systems is advantageous.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the freight team in executing chartering strategies and day‑to‑day vessel operations.
• Monitor vessel positions and movements using AIS platforms and internal systems.
• Assist in fixture recap preparation, nominations, charter party drafting, and post‑fixture administration.
• Collect, track and analyse freight market data ( Baltic indices, bunker prices, vessel supply trends ).
• Conduct market research on dry bulk commodities to support commercial decisions.
• Assist in preparing voyage estimates, P&L calculations, and freight exposure reports.
• Liaise with shipowners, brokers, agents, and port service providers to ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain internal databases and contribute to reporting accuracy and process efficiency.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

AIS platforms

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Multilingual advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Logistics, Business, Economics

Tools

IMOS

Job description

COFCO International is seeking a Freight Trading Assistant to support the commercial shipping function within a global agri‑commodities trading environment. You will work closely with freight traders and cross‑functional teams on chartering activities, vessel operations, market analysis and post‑fixture processes.

This role suits a recent graduate or professionals with up to 2–3 years of relevant experience looking to build a career in freight trading and dry bulk shipping, in Singapore.