Key Skills

Job Description

ForestWave Chartering B.V. – Breda We are looking for a dry cargo shipbroker to strengthen our competitive chartering desk in Breda. ForestWave Brokerage provides brokerage and chartering services with an emphasis on the dry bulk, project, and heavy lift cargo markets. We arrange the most economic, reliable, and sustainable shipping solutions for our customers, covering tonnage from short sea coasters to Ultramax bulk carriers. Responsibilities Negotiate and finalize charterparty agreements between cargo interests and shipowners, in short sea, deep sea, and multi-purpose/heavy lift markets Closely monitor freight market developments, shipping trends and innovations Take a pro-active approach to customers and potential customers to secure vessel charter orders Provide pre-sales market and logistics information to support the materialization of charter requirements Maintain and expand a network of shipowners and carriers in relevant trades and markets Follow up on post-fixture operations, including cargo operations in port, laytime statements, freight/demurrage settlements, and support/mediation in disputes and claims What we’re looking for Experienced broker in dry cargo chartering or broking, with a track record of fixtures A network among shipowners, charterers and/or operators Good knowledge of charterparties, laytime and demurrage A commercial mindset and strong negotiation skills Fluent English; [Dutch / German / other languages] an advantage What we offer A challenging and responsible position in a growing, international shipping company; Autonomy and direct access to decision-makers, with short lines of communication An open, collaborative environment where people come first; Opportunities to develop and grow professionally; Competitive remuneration aligned with experience and future potential; A team of experienced, committed colleagues

Core Responsibilities

Negotiate and finalize charterparty agreements across short sea, deep sea, and multi-purpose/heavy lift markets, while monitoring freight markets and developing customer relationships to secure vessel orders. Maintain industry networks and support post-fixture operations, including cargo operations, laytime, freight and demurrage settlements, and disputes or claims.

Requirements

Candidates should have experience in dry cargo chartering or broking, a track record of fixtures, and a network among shipowners, charterers, or operators. They should understand charterparties, laytime, and demurrage, bring strong commercial and negotiation skills, and be fluent in English; Dutch, German, or other languages are advantageous.

Benefits

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Competitive Remuneration