Cornerstone Global Partners
We are representing an international trading firm in search of an experienced
Freight Trader
to strengthen its cargo-side trading activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing freight pricing, optimising chartering strategies and expanding third-party cargo relationships to support global trading operations.
Key Responsibilities
Freight Pricing & Negotiation: Liaise with traders, owners, and brokers to price freight, negotiate charter party terms, and identify profitable opportunities using FFAs and market analysis.
Cargo-Side Chartering: Manage existing cargo flows and accounts, securing Supramax, Ultramax, and Panamax vessels on time-charter basis to optimise freight coverage and support trading activities.
Market Intelligence: Monitor bulk commodity flows, competitor activity, and freight trends to support commercial decisions.
Voyage Execution: Oversee contract accuracy, voyage performance, and PnL in coordination with operations and execution teams.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, brokers, and third-party partners to optimize fleet utilisation and new business.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime, Economics, Engineering, or Finance.
3+ years’ experience in dry bulk chartering or freight trading (Supramax / Ultramax / Panamax).
Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in MS Excel, familiar with FFAs and freight systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please
submit your application
below or drop us an email directly quoting the job title.
Jenelle Pang jenelle.pang@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com
EA Registration Number:
R24121215
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)
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Freight Trader
to strengthen its cargo-side trading activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing freight pricing, optimising chartering strategies and expanding third-party cargo relationships to support global trading operations.
Key Responsibilities
Freight Pricing & Negotiation: Liaise with traders, owners, and brokers to price freight, negotiate charter party terms, and identify profitable opportunities using FFAs and market analysis.
Cargo-Side Chartering: Manage existing cargo flows and accounts, securing Supramax, Ultramax, and Panamax vessels on time-charter basis to optimise freight coverage and support trading activities.
Market Intelligence: Monitor bulk commodity flows, competitor activity, and freight trends to support commercial decisions.
Voyage Execution: Oversee contract accuracy, voyage performance, and PnL in coordination with operations and execution teams.
Relationship Management: Build and maintain relationships with shipowners, brokers, and third-party partners to optimize fleet utilisation and new business.
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Maritime, Economics, Engineering, or Finance.
3+ years’ experience in dry bulk chartering or freight trading (Supramax / Ultramax / Panamax).
Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Proficient in MS Excel, familiar with FFAs and freight systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
If you believe you fit the requirements for the role, please
submit your application
below or drop us an email directly quoting the job title.
Jenelle Pang jenelle.pang@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com
EA Registration Number:
R24121215
Cornerstone Global Partners Pte Ltd (EA License: 19C9859)
#J-18808-Ljbffr