Chartering and Operations Lead (Dry Bulk)

DIRECT SEARCH ASIA PTE. LTD.

Full-time Other-General
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Location
singapore, singapore, Singapore
Posted
July 12, 2026

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement freight strategies that optimise transportation costs while supporting commercial trading objectives.
  • Provide market intelligence and strategic freight advice to trading teams, including vessel availability, freight pricing, and market trends.
  • Manage the chartering of Handysize to Panamax vessels across voyage charters, Contracts of Affreightment (COAs), and period charter arrangements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with vessel owners, operators, and brokers while negotiating commercially favourable charter party agreements.
  • Oversee all post-fixture activities, ensuring smooth voyage execution, timely issue resolution, claims management, laytime calculations, demurrage, and operational performance.
  • Partner with Operations, Finance, Legal, and Trading teams to ensure accurate freight settlements and efficient operational execution.
  • Drive the adoption of freight techn...