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DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

Chartering Agent

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed commercial vocational training, ideally as a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk.
  • At least five years of professional experience in chartering dispatch and transport management.
  • Experience acquiring new transport partners and building long-term business relationships.
  • Ability to handle operational challenges and respond effectively in critical situations.
  • Confident use of modern IT systems and familiarity with freight exchanges such as Trans and TimoCom.
  • A sound understanding of national and international transport markets.
  • Strong service orientation, teamwork, flexibility, and the ability to work independently.
  • Good written and spoken German and English.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and process national and international transport orders based on existing customer contracts.
  • Source transport capacity and assign loading orders to match customer needs with available capacity.
  • Plan routes efficiently, reduce costs, and optimize fleet utilization.
  • Acquire new subcontractors/carriers that are competitive in quality and price.
  • Ensure high service quality and reliable, transparent communication.
  • Monitor ongoing transports and proactively resolve irregularities, delays, or disruptions.
  • Create and maintain analyses and monitor relevant dates and deadlines.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal and internal requirements.

Desired Qualifications

  • Further foreign-language skills, particularly French, Spanish, and Italian.

About the Company

DP World

Global cargo logistics and port operations

DP World is a global logistics and port operator that provides integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions. It runs marine and inland terminals, manages ports and free zones, and offers cargo logistics, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging and reverse logistics. Its products work by operating a large network of terminals and logistics services that connect shipping, warehousing, and distribution, charging container handling fees and offering downstream services to improve supply chain efficiency. The company differentiates itself through its expansive, worldwide network (across 40+ countries) and its ability to control multiple stages of the supply chain—from ports and terminals to contract logistics and economic zones—allowing for seamless multimodal flows. DP World’s goal is to enable smooth, integrated global trade by expanding its network and offering end-to-end logistics solutions for diverse industries.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.5B
Headquarters
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded
2005

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