Chartering Manager

Key Responsibilities: • Chartering & Freight Negotiations: a. Assist in the chartering process for the transportation of bulk liquid chemicals, including the identification and selection of vessels. b. Negotiate freight rates and contracts of affreightment in line with the company's shipping strategy and market conditions. c. Handle charter parties and freight contracts, ensuring all terms are compliant with legal, operational, and safety standards.   • Logistics & Operations Oversight: a. Coordinate with internal teams (such as trading, logistics, and operations) to ensure seamless execution of voyages and mitigate operational risks. b. Supervise and track vessels' performance during voyages, ensuring adherence to schedules, safety standards, and compliance with relevant regulations.   • Market Intelligence & Reporting: a. Monitor and analyze the shipping market trends and freight rates for chemicals and ensure the company remains competitive. b. Provide regular updates and reports on market conditions, fleet performance, and shipping costs.   • Risk & Compliance Management: a. Ensure full compliance with international maritime laws, regulations, and environmental standards.   • Relationship Management: a. Develop and maintain strong relationships with vessel owners, port agents, and other key stakeholders in the shipping industry. b. Collaborate with the wider trading, commercial, and finance teams to enhance shipping efficiency and profitability.

Experience: - Minimum 8 years of experience in chartering, ship brokerage, or related shipping operations, with a focus on bulk liquid cargoes such as chemicals, CPP, or palm oils. - Proven track record in negotiating charter parties, managing chartering operations, and optimizing vessel allocation. - Strong understanding of the global shipping market and its impact on commodity trading.   Education: - Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies, Shipping, Business, Logistics, or a related field. - Additional certifications or qualifications in shipping and logistics are a plus.   Skills & Competencies: - Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, and other shipping software tools. - Highly analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

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