Project Cargo Sea Export Operator – Fort Lauderdale

Peters & May Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Medical, dental, vision and life-insu

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

Peters & May Group in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an experienced Project Cargo Sea Export Operator to join our Global Freight Forwarding Division. You will manage international ocean export shipments from booking through final sailing, with a focus on RoRo, out-of-gauge, breakbulk, heavy-lift and project cargo.

The role includes arranging vessel bookings, coordinating with ports and terminals, reviewing cargo dimensions and lifting requirements, preparing export documentation, and supporting

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in ocean export operations within freight forwarding, an NVOCC, a shipping line or a project cargo environment.
• Proven experience handling RoRo, Out of Gauge, breakbulk, heavy-lift or project cargo.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight procedures, vessel operations and port processes.
• Experience coordinating oversized and high-value cargo.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and international shipping documentation.
• The ability to interpret dimensions, lifting requirements, stowage plans and vessel constraints.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of ocean freight pricing.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Authorisation to work in the United States.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage international ocean export shipments from booking through to final sailing.
• Arrange vessel bookings and coordinate with ports and terminals.
• Review cargo dimensions and lifting requirements.
• Prepare export documentation.
• Monitor vessel schedules and support quotations and feasibility assessments for specialist shipments.

Skills

Ocean export operations

RoRo/Breakbulk/Project cargo

Vessel operations knowledge

Port coordination

Documentation handling

Quotations/feasibility support

Organisational skills

English fluency

Job description

Peters & May is looking for an experienced Project Cargo Sea Export Operator to join our expanding Global Freight Forwarding Division in Fort Lauderdale.

You will manage international ocean export shipments from booking through to final sailing, with a particular focus on Roll-on/Roll-off, Out of Gauge, breakbulk, heavy-lift and project cargo.

The role includes arranging vessel bookings, coordinating with ports and terminals, reviewing cargo dimensions and lifting requirements, preparing export documentation, monitoring vessel schedules and supporting quotations and feasibility assessments for specialist shipments.

What we are looking for

• Three to five years’ experience in ocean export operations within freight forwarding, an NVOCC, a shipping line or a project cargo environment.
• Proven experience handling RoRo, Out of Gauge, breakbulk, heavy-lift or project cargo.
• Strong knowledge of ocean freight procedures, vessel operations and port processes.
• Experience coordinating oversized and high-value cargo.
• Knowledge of customs procedures and international shipping documentation.
• The ability to interpret dimensions, lifting requirements, stowage plans and vessel constraints.
• Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of ocean freight pricing.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Authorisation to work in the United States.
• Fluency in English.

Experience in yacht transport, marine logistics, heavy logistics or project forwarding would be highly advantageous. Spanish or other language skills would also be beneficial.

Who we are

Founded in 1973, Peters & May is a global leader in yacht transportation, marine logistics and specialist freight forwarding.

Our teams manage complex cargo movements around the world, combining global reach with local knowledge, technical expertise and a highly personal approach to customer service.

• Start date: To be confirmed.
• Hours: Full-time, with hybrid working options available.
• Salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualification. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision and life insurance options, together with 25 days’ annual holiday.