Chartering Broker (f/m/d) – Regional Trade & Project Cargo (Intra-Europe)

Key Responsibilities

Briese Chartering is an established Shipowner/Carrier based in Leer/Germany managing a modern and versatile fleet of short‑sea and multipurpose (MPP) vessels ranging from 3,000 to 10,000 DWT with a strong focus on carriage of project cargo. For further information see:

We are seeking an experienced Chartering Broker to join our Intra-Europe Regional Trade desk. In this role you will hold commercial responsibility for maximizing the utilization and profitability of our owned and controlled tonnage. You will optimize vessel loops across Europe, securing high‑yielding regional breakbulk and specialized project cargo stems by maintaining direct relationships with industrial charterers, shippers and project forwarders.

Negotiate charter parties directly with cargo owners and competitive brokers, protecting the company's commercial interests.

Fleet Optimization & Chartering

Fix our 3,000–10,000 DWT fleet on Voyage Charters and Contracts of Affreightment (COAs) across European trade routes (Baltic, North Sea, Continent, Mediterranean/Black Sea and North/West Africa).

Optimize vessel routing and scheduling to minimize ballast days and maximize daily time charter equivalent returns.

Project Cargo & Voyage Estimation

Evaluate and price specialized project cargo inquiries tailored to our vessels' capabilities.

Perform precise voyage calculations including bunker tracking, port/terminal expenses, and laytime analysis to ensure optimal margins.

Market Integration & Collaboration

Leverage the north/central European shipping community while managing an active network of international chartering contacts.

Work closely with our in-house operations and technical management teams in Leer to guarantee smooth post-fixture execution.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 3 years of commercial experience on the owner’s side or with an exclusive broker specifically within the European short‑sea or small-MPP sectors.
• Solid understanding of 3k–10k DWT vessel capabilities including stowage configurations, deck strength and regional port/canal restrictions.
• Deep knowledge of European trades including seasonal weather factors, ice clauses and short‑sea port operations.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is highly preferred given our regional hub and team integration.

Core Skills

• Commercial drive with a clear focus on asset P&L and strategic fleet positioning.
• Proficiency in voyage estimation and other standard software tools (MS Office, Sedna, Netpas, etc.).
• Existing network of direct project cargo clients, industrial shippers and European forwarders.