Ocean Freight Forwarder

DP World
Belgium
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceSkills: ["Organizational skills","Communication","Problem-solving","Prioritization"]

Coordinate end-to-end ocean freight forwarding activities for customers in Antwerp, arranging sea, road, and rail transportation solutions. Manage shipment bookings with carriers, shipping lines, trucking companies, and customs brokers, and ensure accurate import/export documentation for compliant customs clearance. Monitor shipment progress, provide proactive customer updates, manage risk and spot-rate negotiations, and use freight forwarding systems and digital tools to improve visibility and efficiency.

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Ocean Freight Forwarder

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Job Summary

Coordinate end-to-end ocean freight forwarding activities for customers in Antwerp, arranging sea, road, and rail transportation solutions. Manage shipment bookings with carriers, shipping lines, trucking companies, and customs brokers, and ensure accurate import/export documentation for compliant customs clearance. Monitor shipment progress, provide proactive customer updates, manage risk and spot-rate negotiations, and use freight forwarding systems and digital tools to improve visibility and efficiency.
Location: Belgium
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Key Responsibilities

  • •Coordinate ocean freight shipments and arrange transportation solutions across sea, road, and rail networks based on customer requirements.
  • •Manage shipment bookings and collaborate with carriers, shipping lines, trucking companies, customs brokers, and other logistics partners.
  • •Prepare, review, and maintain accurate import/export documentation to support customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
  • •Monitor shipment progress and proactively provide customers with updates and guidance throughout transportation.
  • •Negotiate spot rates with carriers and vendors and identify transportation/compliance/cargo risks to support mitigation.

Key Requirements

  • •Experience in freight forwarding, logistics, supply chain operations, or a related field.
  • •Knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, Incoterms, and shipping documentation requirements.
  • •Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • •Proficiency in freight management systems, Microsoft Office applications, and other relevant digital tools.
  • •Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is considered an advantage.
Experience:LogisticsSupply chain
Skills:Organizational skillsCommunicationProblem-solvingPrioritization
Languages:EnglishDutch
Tech Stack:Freight management systemsMicrosoft OfficeTracking platformsDigital tools

Company Brief

DP World
Global ports, terminals and logistics provider offering end-to-end supply‑chain, maritime services, freezones and technology-driven trade solutions across ports, inland terminals, logistics parks and digital platforms.
Industry: Ports & Port Operators
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Decacorn (USD 10B+)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2005
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