Sea Export Pricing

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain competitive sea export freight rates from shipping lines, NVOCCs, co-loaders, and overseas agents.
• Handle pricing for FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments.
• Prepare accurate and competitive freight quotations for customer enquiries.
• Negotiate freight rates and local charges with shipping lines and service providers.
• Check vessel schedules, space availability, transit times, and rate validity.
• Maintain and update freight rate sheets, tariff databases, and pricing records.
• Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and overseas agents.
• Handle spot quotations, RFQs, and customer-specific pricing requirements.
• Monitor freight market trends and carrier rate fluctuations.
• Ensure timely responses to pricing enquiries and follow up on pending quotations.
• Verify applicable surcharges, documentation charges, THC, and other relevant costs.
• Ensure competitive selling rates and maintain the required profit margins.

Required Skills

• Good knowledge of Sea Export Pricing and freight forwarding.
• Understanding of FCL/LCL, shipping lines, NVOCCs, and ocean freight terminology.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international shipping procedures.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and email communication.
• Ability to manage multiple pricing enquiries and meet deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in sea export pricing within a freight forwarding or logistics company.
• Knowledge of major international trade lanes.
• Experience handling freehand and nomination shipments.