Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarder Location: Felixstowe Start: ASAP An experienc... Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarder Location: Felixstowe Start: ASAP An experienced Sea Freight Export & Import Freight Forwarding expert is required for our independent Freight Forwarding client, who provides worldwide shipping services.Working on their Sea Freight team, a typical day will involve coordinating all aspects of Imports and Exports end-to-end. What you'll do: You'll be dealing with companies worldwide, liaising with customers, overseas agents and hauliers, ensuring seamless movement of cargo across global supply chains.Responsibilities include: Managing key client accountsOverseeing complex documentation and customs processesNegotiating rates and service agreementsProviding expert guidance on Incoterms, trade compliance, customs requirements, and international shipping regulations.Preparing quotations, analysing margins, and contributing to pricing strategies.Handling shipment exceptions and high‑impact issues, proactively resolving delays, disputes, and operational challenges.Maintaining accurate operational and financial records What you need: We're keen to speak to seasoned logistics professionals with 5+ years' experience. Candidates must have deep industry knowledge, strong commercial awareness and be a proficient communicator; in person, on the phone and in writing. Why you'll love this role: Position within a fast‑moving global logistics environment.Opportunities to shape operational processes and contribute to commercial strategy.Competitive salaryCompany pension20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays How to apply: If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today.E: shipping@redrecruit.comT: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020* You can also refer someone suitable; please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral reward scheme (terms apply) .Red Recruit specialise in Shipping, Freight & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocations and Fine Art recruitment, with opportunities across all levels. Not all roles are advertised, so feel free to send us your CV in confidence or call us directly. Keywords / alternative titles: Deep Sea Clerk, Export Operations Clerk, Export Operator, Ocean Exports, Ocean Freight Clerk, Seafreight Clerk, Seafreight Export Clerk, Sea Freight, Deep Sea, Ocean Freight, Exports, 20 TEU, 40 TEU, C88, Container, FCL / Full container load, LCL / Less container load, Manifest.
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Senior Import and Export Shipping Operator Location: Felixstowe Start: ASAP An experienced Impo... Senior Import and Export Shipping Operator Location: Felixstowe Start: ASAP An experienced Import and Export Shipping Operator is required for our independent Freight Forwarding client, who provides worldwide shipping services.Manging high-value accounts, a typical day will involve coordinating the shipping movement of motor vehicles across multiple modes. What you'll do: You'll be dealing with companies worldwide, liaising with customers, overseas agents and hauliers, ensuring seamless movement of cargo across global supply chains.Responsibilities include: End‑to‑end coordination of Import, Export Shipments and UK Transport across Sea, Road, Air transport, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and profitability.Providing strategic support to key accounts, handling escalations, and maintaining strong long‑term relationships.Overseeing complex documentation and customs processes, including tariff classification, VAT / Duty calculations, ATA and Carnet de Passage, Temporary Imports, NOVA Declarations, Knowledge of IVA / SVANegotiating rates and service agreements with carriers, shipping lines, airlines, vehicle packers and overseas agents to secure competitive pricing and service levels.Providing expert guidance trade compliance, customs requirements, and international shipping regulations.Preparing quotations, analysing margins, and contributing to pricing strategies.Handling shipment exceptions and high‑impact issues, proactively resolving delays, disputes, and operational challenges.Maintaining accurate operational and financial records. What you need: We're keen to speak to logistics professionals with 2+ years' experience. Candidates must have strong industry knowledge, strong commercial awareness and be a proficient communicator; in person, on the phone and in writing. Familiarity with vehicle transportation, would be a distinct advantage. Why you'll love this role: Position within a fast‑moving motor vehicle logistics environment.Opportunities to shape operational processes and contribute to commercial strategy.Competitive salaryCompany pension20 Days Holiday Plus bank holidays How to apply: If you have relevant experience, please get in touch today.E: shipping@redrecruit.comT: 01376 503567 | 0203 906 6020* You can also refer someone suitable; please share this advert or send us their details. Successful referrals qualify for our candidate referral reward scheme (terms apply) .Red Recruit specialise in Shipping, Freight & Logistics, Removals & Storage, Relocations and Fine Art recruitment, with opportunities across all levels. Not all roles are advertised, so feel free to send us your CV in confidence or call us directly. Keywords / alternative titles: Import / Export Operations, Import / Export Operator, Import / Export Clerk, Container, Ro Ro Car / Vehicle Customs, Export Declarations, Carnets, Import Declarations, Dangerous Goods Awareness, Vehicle Transportation.