Ship's Agent / Freight Forwarder

About the job

Peak Agency is seeking a Ship's Agent / Freight Forwarder to coordinate port calls and national and international transport assignments from planning through delivery. You will work closely with customers, vessels, rigs, and logistics partners to ensure timely, cost-effective operations, accurate documentation, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position reports to the Agency Manager.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operations between vessels/rigs, clients, shipowners, port authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Plan, coordinate, and book national and international transport and freight forwarding assignments, ensuring compliant, timely, and cost-effective execution.
• Prepare, verify, and manage all required shipping and transport documentation, including accurate freight calculations and customs documentation in line with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and follow up all freight operations from planning through delivery, actively resolving issues and deviations as they occur.
• Attend port calls when required.
• Handle and verify documentation and reporting from vessels/rigs.
• Manage customs clearance procedures.
• Process incoming invoices from relevant parties and issue invoices to clients.
• Maintain close communication with suppliers, customers, captains, shipping companies, and port authorities.

Qualifications

• Relevant education in shipping/logistics and/or relevant practical experience.
• Fluent in written and spoken Norwegian and English.
• Comfortable learning new IT systems and tools.

Personal qualities

• Positive and accountable, taking ownership of assignments and following through on tasks and deviations.
• Commercially minded with a proactive attitude with a focus on customer needs and cost-effective solutions.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues and external partners.

We offer

• A varied and engaging position in a growing international company.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development in a supportive and flexible work environment.
• Competitive terms and benefits, including pension and insurance schemes.
• A workplace committed to operational quality and continuous improvement, true to our vision: “Large Enough to Handle, Small Enough to Care.”

How to apply

Please apply by the deadline.

Contact

For more information, please contact Peak CSL Group AS - Peak Agency.