Head of Chartering

Join to apply for the Head of Chartering role at Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd Join to apply for the Head of Chartering role at Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd Lead and execute the container fleet chartering strategy in alignment with commercial trade plans and the company’s decarbonisation objectives. Build and manage a fleet portfolio that balances cost, capacity, compliance, and carbon performance—favouring modern,fuel-flexible, CII-compliant vessels. Negotiate and finalize charter party agreements (time and bareboat) and ensure operational and financial due diligence. Proven strong and cultivate relationships with shipowners, brokers, yards, container ship operators, non-operation owners and lessors to secure favourable tonnage terms and first-mover access to next-gen assets. Ensure compatibility of chartered vessels with evolving fuel infrastructure (e.g., LNG, methanol, ammonia) and trade requirements. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (fleet, operations, network, technical, ESG, and legal) to ensure vessel suitability, compliance, and deployment alignment. Monitor charter market dynamics, conduct benchmarking, and assess total cost of chartering, including emission performance and potential ETS/pass-through costs. Prepare owners report and owners chartering activities P&L. Provide leadership to a high-performing team and continuously develop market intelligence and chartering capabilities. Ability to come out with Chartering initiatives that supports commercial performance, Fleet efficiency, Compliance (ESG, IMO..) Job Responsibilities Lead and execute the container fleet chartering strategy in alignment with commercial trade plans and the company’s decarbonisation objectives. Build and manage a fleet portfolio that balances cost, capacity, compliance, and carbon performance—favouring modern,fuel-flexible, CII-compliant vessels. Negotiate and finalize charter party agreements (time and bareboat) and ensure operational and financial due diligence. Proven strong and cultivate relationships with shipowners, brokers, yards, container ship operators, non-operation owners and lessors to secure favourable tonnage terms and first-mover access to next-gen assets. Ensure compatibility of chartered vessels with evolving fuel infrastructure (e.g., LNG, methanol, ammonia) and trade requirements. Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (fleet, operations, network, technical, ESG, and legal) to ensure vessel suitability, compliance, and deployment alignment. Monitor charter market dynamics, conduct benchmarking, and assess total cost of chartering, including emission performance and potential ETS/pass-through costs. Prepare owners report and owners chartering activities P&L. Provide leadership to a high-performing team and continuously develop market intelligence and chartering capabilities. Ability to come out with Chartering initiatives that supports commercial performance, Fleet efficiency, Compliance (ESG, IMO..) Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Business Management, Marine Engineering, or related. Minimum 15 years of chartering experience in container shipping, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Strong understanding of vessel technical specifications, classification requirements & environmental regulations. Extensive experience in negotiating charter parties, contract clauses and shipbuilding contracts as well as managing post fixtures. Demonstrated success in securing future-ready, emissions-compliant tonnage. Familiar and skilled in usage of digital chartering platforms. Strong network across shipowners, tonnage providers, and brokers. Excellent negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional coordination skills. Understanding of Container liner operations, ship design and operating characteristics is an advantage. Seniority level Seniority level Executive Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd by 2x Get notified about new Head jobs in Singapore . Managing Director – Southeast Asia and Australasia at ZwickRoell Singapore Regional Operations Manager South East Asia Business Unit Head – Singapore & Malaysia (based in Malaysia or Singapore) Strategy and Operations Senior Manager, APAC Head of Client Services and Operations - ASEAN & North Asia