Chartering Manager

At NORDEN, we see every market insight and relationship as fundamental. To unlock our full commercial potential and accelerate our growth, we are continuously evolving our approach to chartering and global trade.

This is where you come in. Be a member of our Chartering team in Dubai and utilise your commitment to establishing partnerships and producing results. Here, trust, responsibility, and impact guide every decision.

Based in our lively Dubai office, you will collaborate across desks and time zones, using market intelligence and data to act fast and create value.

You will report to the Head of Dry Cargo Middle East.

You will contribute to a collaborative and empowering organisation with an international footprint. Our approach centres on developing trust, accountability and a definitive sense of purpose in every individual.

Your responsibilities as a Chartering Manager will include a vital contribution to advancing commercial initiatives—from arranging cargo and overseeing COAs to enhancing opportunities in current and prospective markets. This position offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across commercial and strategic areas while developing strong partnerships within the industry.

As the Chartering Manager, you will:

• Establish and maintain external as well as internal relationships.
• Maximise earnings on own tonnage.
• Create direct value by doing short-term contracts, tonnage and cargoes.
• Obtain and share market information.
• Analyse market research, formulate and share market view.
• Collaborate closely with Operations on ongoing voyages to optimise results and ensure high-level service to the client.
• Coordinate and position our fleet in close cooperation with the team.

As connecting with stakeholders is fundamental, business travels are expected.

We are looking for a future Chartering Manager who holds:

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience within Dry Cargo Chartering, to be within the Supramax segment – South African market exposure preferred but not essential. Senior candidates can be considered.
• Relevant experience in the areas outlined below:
  • Indian Ocean.
  • Trading and optimising earnings on tonnage and cargoes.
  • Key customer relationships.
  • Basic understanding of hedging and FFA.

Moreover, we are looking for you who have an approachable nature and problem‑solving skills are significant, as you will need to interact with a broad array of stakeholders.

You are a skilled charterer who is adept at making decisions and handling daily operations while prioritising the needs of the team before your own agenda.

Please upload your motivated application, resume and relevant diplomas via our website as soon as possible and no later than 18 January 2026. We review applications and interview candidates on an ongoing basis.

We will do our best to get back to you at least within ten working days after the Final date to receive applications, 18 January 2026.

NORDEN values diversity in thought, educational background, and professional competencies and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply for the position.

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NORDEN is a global provider of ocean‑based freight services for bulk and project cargo of all sizes. We integrate freight solutions with port logistics, helping our customers to optimise and decarbonise supply chains. We provide tailored solutions based on flexibility, reliability and intelligence.

Our agile business model ensures stability by continuously adapting our fleet to market developments and customer needs.

Founded in 1871, NORDEN is one of Denmark’s oldest internationally operating shipping companies. Incorporated in Denmark, we are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen as a part of the OMX Nordic Large Cap index.

With 20 offices across 6 continents, NORDEN is a truly integrated part of global trade.