What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate | Shipping Operations position at Hudson Shipping?
About Hudson Shipping
Hudson Shipping Lines is seeking an Associate – Shipping Operations to join our team. Hudson is a global leader in freight and logistics, connecting businesses and communities across the world's most vital trade routes. As we continue to expand our reach, we're looking for driven, curious, and ambitious candidates ready to launch their careers on a truly global stage. This role offers unparalleled exposure to international shipping operations, with opportunities for travel and on-the-ground experience across our worldwide network. For the right candidate, there are clear and supported paths for professional growth within our organization. If you're eager to grow with a company that moves the world, we want to hear from you.
Role Description
Successful candidates will be responsible for the commercial post-fixture operation of assigned dry bulk vessels trading internationally, overseeing all aspects of voyage execution from fixture conclusion through completion.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Proactively managing voyage execution to optimize operational and commercial results
- Ensuring compliance with charter party terms and applicable regulatory requirements
- Actively monitoring vessel schedules and voyage progress, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce cost exposure
- Maintaining clear and timely communication with internal and external stakeholders across multiple time zones including charterers, owners, brokers, port agents, and captains
- Managing day-to-day operational matters and voyage data records
- Coordinating and optimizing bunker strategy, ‘remaining on board’ management, and routing decisions
- Proactively managing delays, congestion, weather disruptions, schedule changes, and other voyage risks
- Preparing laytime calculations, hire statements, and other voyage-related financial documentation, such as disbursement accounts, invoices, payables, and receivables
- Managing and resolving voyage-related claims, disputes, and contractual matters, including demurrage, detention, off-hire, and other post-fixture issues
Required Skills / Qualifications
- Strong analytical and numerical aptitude, with keen attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to correspond professionally across cultures and time zones
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong organizational skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Eagerness to learn the commercial and operational aspects of the shipping industry as well as international trade, maritime commerce and global logistics
- Self-motivated with a high degree of ownership and accountability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel
Preferred but not required:
- Prior exposure to shipping, logistics, or commodity trading
- Familiarity with charter party terms
- Experience with voyage management systems