Freight Forwarding Agent - Marine Logistics

Blue Water Shipping; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer paid medical, dental, &

Job summary

Blue Water Shipping in New York handles air, ocean, and domestic operations as assigned by the department manager. This role maintains a strong customer portfolio, engages in occasional procurement, and communicates effectively with clients and vendors to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate brings knowledge of export for air/ocean/drayage and domestic freight, familiarity with steamship lines, and experience with Magaya WMS (training available).

Qualifications

• Experience with export for air, ocean, drayage and domestic freight.
• Strong customer service and client relationship skills.
• Familiarity with multiple steamship lines.
• Willingness to learn Magaya WMS (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Handle operations Air, Ocean, Domestic as assigned by department manager.
• Maintain the customer portfolio commercially and participate in procurement on occasion.
• Maintain a strong line of communication with clients and vendors.
• Work closely with other departments for smooth operations.

Skills

Customer service

Export knowledge (Air/Ocean/Drayage/DZ

Freight knowledge (Ocean/Air/DR/DOM)

Drayage

Magaya WMS

Team collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Tools

Magaya WMS

Job description

Position Summary

Handle operations Air, Ocean, Domestic as assigned by department manager

Maintain the customer portfolio commercially and participate in procurement on occasion as well.

Maintain a strong line of communication with clients and vendors.

Work closely with other departments for smooth operations

Key Responsibilities And Tasks

• Strong Customer service
• Knowledge in Export for Air, Ocean, Drayage , Domestic
• Familiar with different steamship lines
• Create Bookings Ocean - all parts of the world Dry & Reefer
• Book & Dispatch Domestic loads & to Canada
• Knowledge of the WMS System Magaya ( a plus, willing to train )
• Documentation: Shipping Instructions, SED, Bonds
• Maintain communication with customers and build good relationship between agent, overseas partners, customers, vendors, etc
• Works well in group / team setting
• Can work under pressure and understand how to work in order of priority

Qualifications And Competencies

• Strong Customer service
• Knowledge in Export for Air, Ocean, Drayage , Domestic
• Familiar with different steamship lines
• Knowledge of the WMS System Magaya ( a plus, willing to train )
• Works well in group / team setting
• Can work under pressure and understand how to work in order of priority

What We Offer

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.
• Additional benefits include a robust 401K, generous paid time off and values-driven, international culture.

For this role, visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have work authorization in the United States.

What We Do – Together We Create Solutions

Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of all logistic services in modern supply chain management. Founded in Denmark in 1972, Blue Water is a global organization of professionals, skilled to offer complete and tailor‑made solutions to any shipping requirement anywhere in the world. We offer clients the best service and highest quality in the industry.

The company is represented with more than 70 offices in 30 countries worldwide, combining a strong global network with local expertise. Every day our 2500 employees and 6 distinct business units present a broad range of offers from standardized services delivered with optimal user and customer focus, to tailor‑made projects with co‑created solutions for unique customer needs.