Chartering Head

**About the Company**:
China United Lines Limited and CU Lines PTE LTD (Collectively referred as “CULINES”) were incorporated in 2005 and 2022, separately. With the restructuring of CULINES being complete in November 2024, the headerquarters of CUNLINES was moved from Shanghai to Singapore. We have been focusing on both short and long haul trades. In 2021, we ever expanded into TP and European markets. During the recent years, we have established an international network covering coastal ports in Mainland China, other countries and areas such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East. We also have a comprehensive agency network comprising of 3rd party, joint venture and fully owned agents that support in providing customers with high quality and value-added logistics services.

We are equipped with an international management team, excellent IT system, and digital service platform. As a socially responsible enterprise, we will continue to provide customers and partners efficient, economical, and reliable services and create more values to benefit the society. During 2021, our Alphaliner ranking has improved from No. 79 to No. 23 and we became the second Chinese mainland-based carrier offering regular China-U.S. and China-Europe services.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Assist management in formulating route capacity allocation and optimizing fleet capacity structure.
- Identify & source suitable vessels in line with the management’s requirements for chartering/purchase opportunities.
- Negotiate and fix vessels for spot and time charter contracts within assigned market segments.
- Draft, review, and finalize charter party agreements and related contracts.
- Develop and implement chartering strategies aligned with corporate goals and market conditions.
- Oversee all chartering activities across various vessel types and operational regions.
- Build, strengthen, and maintain strategic partnerships with major cargo owners, shipowners, brokers, and charterers to support business growth.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between vessel owners and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and relationship management.
- Ensure contract compliance and monitor voyage performance, working in conjunction with the Operations and Legal teams.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of charter agreements, correspondence, and fixture details.
- Monitor fixture reports, analyze chartering market trends, and provide timely market intelligence and insights to senior management.
- Manage the P&L (Profit and Loss) for the chartering department, ensuring financial targets and KPIs are achieved.
- Represent the company in major industry events, conferences, and high-level negotiations.
- Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned by management.

**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Maritime Management, Shipping, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the maritime industry in a similar role, preferably within the shipowner or shipping sectors.
- Proven track record of successful charter negotiations and deal closures.
- Familiarity with containership types and specifications, with a strong understanding of market trends and charter market pricing.
- Significant experience in both chartering and operations within the maritime industry.
- Strong ability to negotiate, finalize agreements, and build strategic partnerships.
- Ability to make informed commercial decisions based on up-to-date market intelligence.
- Prior experience in managing P&L responsibilities is highly desirable.
- Ability to submit accurate reports and provide timely market updates to management.
- Skilled in building and maintaining strong relationships with vessel owners, brokers, and industry stakeholders.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing demands, and adapt in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Effectively bilingual in both English and Mandarin (as the position needs to frequently communicate with English/Chinese speaking associates verbally/ in writing whenever appropriate
- Able to start work with short notice.

**Please indicate the below information in your resume**:

- Current & Expected Salary.
- Reason(s) for leaving.
- Notice Period / Availability to commence work.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunity in conformance with all applicable laws and regulations to individuals who are qualified to perform job requirements. The Company administers its personnel policies, programs, and practices in a non-discriminatory manner in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, work assignment, promotion, transfer, termination, wage and salary administration, and selection for training.

**BE A PART OF CULINES FAMILY**

**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**

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