Ocean Freight Operations - Istanbul

Corten; Beylikdüzü; On-site; TRY 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Career development

English-speaking environment

Exposure to UK/international freight

UK public holidays off

Job summary

Corten, a UK-based freight forwarding company, seeks a motivated Freight Forwarding / Logistics Controller for its Istanbul team. The role centers on managing freight operations for the UK market, with daily interactions conducted in English and close coordination with UK colleagues and carriers.

Ideal candidates may have freight forwarding or international logistics experience; junior applicants with strong English and organizational skills will be considered. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Strong attention to detail and proficiency with MS Office tools.
• Experience with CargoWise is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate import and export shipments for the UK market.
• Communicate with UK customers, overseas agents, lines and carriers.
• Monitor progress and provide timely shipment updates.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation.
• Support day-to-day logistics operations and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and internal reports.
• Collaborate with the UK operations team to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Fluent English

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Location: Beylikdüzü, Istanbul - walking distance to the Metrobus

Working Hours: UK business hours - 11:00-19:30 or 12:00-20:30 depending on UK daylight saving time

Employment Type: Full-time, office-based

We are a UK-based freight forwarding company looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Freight Forwarding / Logistics Controller to join our growing team in Istanbul.

The role will be dedicated to managing freight operations for our UK business, working directly with our UK team, customers, carriers, shipping lines and overseas partners. All communication and day-to-day operations will therefore be conducted entirely in English.

Freight Forwarding / Logistics Controller

Location: Beylikdüzü, Istanbul - walking distance to the Metrobus

Working Hours: UK business hours - 11:00-19:30 or 12:00-20:30 depending on UK daylight saving time

Employment Type: Full-time, office-based

We are a UK-based freight forwarding company looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Freight Forwarding / Logistics Controller to join our growing team in Istanbul.

The role will be dedicated to managing freight operations for our UK business, working directly with our UK team, customers, carriers, shipping lines and overseas partners. All communication and day-to-day operations will therefore be conducted entirely in English.

Who are we looking for?

We are particularly interested in candidates who already have experience within freight forwarding, shipping or international logistics.

Previous freight forwarding experience is highly desirable, particularly experience in air freight, ocean freight, import/export operations or CargoWise.

However, we would also consider an exceptional junior candidate with strong English, excellent organisational skills and the right attitude to learn and develop within international freight forwarding.

For less experienced candidates, full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage import and export shipments for the UK market.
• Communicate with UK customers, overseas agents, shipping lines, airlines and other carriers.
• Monitor shipment progress and provide timely updates.
• Prepare and manage shipping documentation.
• Support day-to-day logistics operations and resolve operational issues.
• Maintain accurate shipment records and internal reports.
• Work closely with our UK operations team to provide a high level of customer service.

Requirements

• Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Previous experience within freight forwarding, shipping or international logistics is strongly preferred.
• Experience with CargoWise would be a significant advantage.
• Confident communicating in a professional business environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Junior applicants without previous freight experience should be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career in international freight forwarding.

What We Offer

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to build a career with a well-established UK-based freight forwarding company.
• The opportunity for experienced candidates to further develop their freight forwarding knowledge and responsibilities.
• A fully English-speaking working environment.
• Exposure to UK and international freight operations.
• UK public holidays off.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Office located within walking distance of the Beylikdüzü Metrobus.