Head of Chartering

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Head of Chartering
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Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd
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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
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