SECTORS

Global & Regional Freight Forwarders

Provide full-service logistics solutions including sea, air, and land freight. Often operate globally with regional hubs.

Hiring focus:

Operations Manager

Freight Coordinator / Executive

Import/Export Specialist

Documentation / Compliance Officer

Customer Service / Account Manager

Commercial / Sales Manager

Specialized Niche Forwarders

Focus on cargo types or industries (e.g., perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics).

Hiring focus:

Project Cargo Coordinator

Temperature-Controlled Logistics Specialist

Dangerous Goods / Hazardous Cargo Officer

3PL / Integrated Logistics Providers

Offer multimodal solutions combining sea, air, and land, often including warehousing and last-mile delivery.

Hiring focus:

Operations Planner

Supply Chain Analyst

Customer Solutions Manager

Transport & Fleet Coordinator

Land Transport / Trucking Companies

Handle road freight, cross-border trucking, and inland transportation.

Roles:

Fleet / Operations Manager

Land Freight Coordinator

Cross-Border Documentation Officer

Route & Load Planner

Multimodal & Project Logistics Providers

Manage end-to-end complex shipments using sea, air, and land. Often handle oversized or specialized cargo.

Hiring focus:

Project Logistics Manager

Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Coordinator

Operations Planner

Commercial / Business Development Manager

Customs Brokers & Trade Compliance Firms

Support forwarders and importers/exporters in customs clearance and regulatory compliance.

Hiring focus:

Customs Compliance Officer

Import/Export Coordinator

Documentation Specialist

Industrial / Manufacturing Companies with In-House Logistics

Large corporations often run internal freight forwarding teams for raw materials and finished goods.

Hiring focus:

Logistics / Supply Chain Manager

Freight Forwarding Coordinator

Import/Export Specialist

Carrier / Vendor Relations Manager

 Shipping Lines / Vessel Operators

Container Shipping Lines

Global liner operators

Regional and feeder shipping lines

Niche and short-sea container operators

Hiring focus: Commercial leadership, trade management, pricing, network optimisation, operations

Bulk Shipping Companies

Dry bulk operators

Wet bulk / tanker operators

Parcel tanker operators

Hiring focus: Chartering, vessel operations, fleet management, technical oversight

Tanker Shipping Companies

Crude oil tanker operators

Product tanker companies

Chemical tanker operators

LNG / LPG carrier operators

Hiring focus: Vetting, compliance, HSQE, chartering, commercial management

Ro-Ro & Vehicle Carrier Operators

Pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) companies

Ro-Ro ferry operators

Project and heavy vehicle carrier operators

Hiring focus: Commercial contracts, port operations coordination, vessel utilisation

Offshore & Specialist Vessel Operators

Offshore support vessel (OSV) operators

Subsea and construction vessel operators

Wind farm and renewable energy vessel operators

Hiring focus: Contract management, marine operations, technical management

Passenger & Cruise Shipping Companies

Cruise line operators

Expedition cruise companies

Ferry operators

Hiring focus: Fleet operations, commercial planning, compliance, guest logistics

Ship Broking Firms

Dry Cargo Ship Brokers

Handysize, Supramax, Panamax, Capesize brokers

Spot and period chartering brokers

Hiring focus: Chartering brokers, senior brokers, desk heads

Tanker Ship Brokers

Crude, clean, dirty tanker brokers

LNG and LPG broking specialists

Hiring focus: Chartering, market analysis, client relationship management

Sale & Purchase (S&P) Brokers

Second-hand vessel sale brokers

Newbuild contracting brokers

Hiring focus: Asset advisory, transaction execution, valuation expertise

Offshore & Specialist Vessel Brokers

OSV and subsea broking firms

Renewable energy vessel brokers

Hiring focus: Contract negotiation, technical-commercial alignment

Chartering Desks within Trading Houses

Commodity trading houses with in-house chartering

Energy trading companies

Hiring focus: Chartering managers, freight traders

Ship Management Companies

Third-Party Ship Managers

Independent full-scope ship management companies

Regional ship management providers

Hiring focus: Fleet management, crew management, technical and commercial operations

In-House Ship Management Arms

Shipowner-owned management companies

Dedicated fleet management subsidiaries

Hiring focus: Technical managers, DPA, crewing leadership

Crew Management & Manning Agencies

Seafarer recruitment and crewing agencies

Offshore crewing specialists

Hiring focus: Crewing managers, compliance, retention strategy

Technical Ship Management Companies

Engineering-led vessel management firms

Dry-dock and lifecycle management specialists

Hiring focus: Technical superintendents, asset lifecycle managers

Commercial Ship Management & Pool Operators

Vessel pooling companies

Commercial management and revenue optimisation firms

Hiring focus: Commercial managers, chartering strategy leaders

Maritime Services & Adjacent Employers

Ship Owners & Investment Platforms

Private shipowning companies

Family offices with maritime assets

Shipping investment funds

Hiring focus: Asset management, portfolio optimisation, commercial oversight

Leasing, Finance & Maritime Asset Managers

Ship leasing companies

Maritime banks and financiers

Alternative asset managers

Hiring focus: Asset management, risk, technical-commercial interface roles

Classification Societies & Regulatory Bodies

Class societies

Flag administrations

Maritime regulators

Hiring focus: Technical specialists, compliance leadership, advisory roles

Maritime Consulting & Advisory Firms

Shipping strategy consultancies

Commercial advisory and market intelligence firms

Hiring focus: Senior advisors, analysts, turnaround specialists

• Port Owners & Port Authorities  
• Global Terminal Operating Groups 
• Container Terminal Operators
•  Bulk, Breakbulk & Ro-Ro Terminal Operators
•   Shipping Line-Owned Port & Terminal Entities 
• Maritime service hubs
•  Port Services & Marine Services Providers 
•  Integrated Logistics & Supply Chain Operators 
• Engineering, EPC & Port Infrastructure Developers 
• Port Technology & Automation Providers 
• Free Zones, Economic Cities & Industrial Port Operators
• Energy, Oil & Gas and Industrial Port Operators 
• Private Port Investors & Asset Managers 
• Providers of Consulting, Advisory & Port Management Services 
• Government, Defence & Strategic Port Entities

Hiring focus:

• Port Director / General Manager
• Terminal Manager / Operations Manager
• Head of Marine Services
• Commercial Director – Ports & Terminals
• Engineering & Asset Management Leaders
• Automation & Digital Transformation Heads
• HSE & Compliance Leadership

Project Logistics Specialists

Dedicated Project Forwarders

Independent project logistics companies

Heavy lift and out-of-gauge cargo specialists

EPC-aligned project forwarding firms

Hiring focus: Project managers, commercial leads, engineering-led logistics specialists

Global Freight Forwarders (Project & Industrial Divisions)

Tier-one multinational forwarders with project logistics verticals

Regional forwarders with industrial and capital projects teams

Hiring focus: Project directors, business development, solution design, regional heads

Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Companies

EPC Contractors

Oil & gas EPCs

Power generation and utilities EPCs

Renewable energy EPCs (wind, solar, hydrogen)

Infrastructure and civil engineering contractors

Hiring focus: Project logistics managers, transport engineering, site logistics leadership

EPCM & Engineering Consultancies

Engineering and project management consultancies

Owner’s engineer organisations

Hiring focus: Logistics planning, feasibility, transport studies, execution oversight

Energy, Industrial & Project Owners

Oil, Gas & Energy Companies

National oil companies

International oil majors

Independent energy producers

Hiring focus: Project supply chain leaders, logistics assurance, risk management

Power, Utilities & Renewables Developers

Power plant developers

Wind, solar and battery project developers

Grid and transmission operators

Hiring focus: Project supply chain, transport and installation logistics

Mining, Metals & Industrial Producers

Mining operators

Steel, aluminium and metals producers

Cement and heavy manufacturing groups

Hiring focus: Capital project logistics, site and inbound logistics leadership

Heavy Lift, Transport & Installation Providers

Heavy Lift Shipping & Vessel Operators

Heavy lift and multipurpose vessel operators

Semi-submersible and installation vessel operators

Hiring focus: Project coordination, chartering, engineering-logistics interface

Heavy Transport & Modular Haulage Companies

SPMT and modular transport providers

Oversized road transport specialists

Hiring focus: Transport engineering, execution management, permits and route studies

Cranage, Lifting & Installation Contractors

Heavy crane operators

Onshore and offshore installation specialists

Hiring focus: Lift planning, project coordination, HSE leadership

Ports, Terminals & Project Cargo Facilities

Project Cargo Terminals

Breakbulk and heavy lift terminals

Industrial and project cargo ports

Hiring focus: Project cargo managers, terminal operations leadership

Port Authorities & Industrial Ports

Government and private port operators

Energy and industrial ports

Hiring focus: Project coordination, stakeholder management, infrastructure readiness

OEMs & Equipment Manufacturers

Original Equipment Manufacturers

Power generation OEMs

Wind turbine and renewable equipment manufacturers

Heavy industrial equipment manufacturers

Hiring focus: Outbound project logistics, global transport planning, delivery execution

Infrastructure Developers & Investors

Infrastructure & Project Developers

PPP and concession developers

Industrial zone and economic city developers

Hiring focus: Logistics strategy, supply chain integration, cost optimisation

Private Equity & Infrastructure Funds

Asset owners investing in large-scale projects

Hiring focus: Project logistics oversight, risk and performance governance

Consulting, Surveying & Advisory Firms

Project Logistics Consultancies

Transport engineering consultancies

Logistics feasibility and risk advisory firms

Hiring focus: Senior advisors, transport engineers, project assurance leaders

Marine Warranty Surveyors & Risk Advisors

MWS providers

Insurance and risk survey firms

Hiring focus: Project risk, method review, compliance assurance

Defence, Government & Strategic Projects

Government & State-Owned Entities

Ministries and infrastructure authorities

Defence logistics organisations

Hiring focus: Strategic project logistics, compliance-driven execution

 Express & Courier Companies

Global courier firms (DHL Express, FedEx, UPS, TNT, Aramex)

Regional or national courier services

Same-day delivery or last-mile delivery startups

E-commerce-focused delivery providers (Amazon Logistics, Noon, Souq Express)

3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Providers

Full-service 3PL companies offering end-to-end supply chain management

Specialist 3PLs for cold chain, pharma, or healthcare logistics

Freight-forwarding companies with warehousing & distribution arms

Integrated logistics providers combining transport, warehousing, and customs clearance
 

Warehousing & Fulfilment Operators

Contract warehouses (e.g., for FMCG, retail, or e-commerce)

Fulfilment centres for online marketplaces (Amazon FBA, Shopify fulfilment partners)

Cold storage & temperature-controlled warehouse operators

Industrial storage facilities offering bulk storage or cross-docking services
 

E-commerce & Retail Companies

Large e-commerce platforms managing their own logistics operations

Supermarket chains or hypermarkets with distribution networks

Direct-to-consumer brands with in-house fulfilment teams

Manufacturing & FMCG Companies

Multinational FMCG manufacturers with regional distribution centres

Automotive or electronics manufacturers managing spare parts logistics

Consumer goods companies with integrated supply chains

Tech & Mobility Logistics Startups

Last-mile delivery tech platforms (delivery apps, hyperlocal logistics)

Robotics or AI-based warehouse automation providers needing logistics expertise

Shared warehousing or co-warehousing platforms

Shipping Lines & Freight Forwarders

Companies offering intermodal logistics solutions including last-mile delivery

Operators providing door-to-door express freight services
 

Postal & Government Logistics

National postal services or government courier agencies

Public-private partnerships for express delivery and logistics hubs

Specialized or Niche Logistics Operators

Cold chain & pharma logistics providers

Hazardous goods transport & storage companies

E-commerce returns management and reverse logistics specialists

Event logistics and exhibition freight providers
 

Retail & Distribution Partners

Wholesalers and distributors hiring warehousing and supply chain professionals

Omni-channel retailers requiring integrated logistics and delivery solutions

  Airlines

National carriers (flag carriers)

Low-cost carriers (LCCs)

Regional airlines

Charter and cargo airlines

Hiring focus: Pilots, cabin crew, maintenance engineers, ground operations staff, flight operations managers, safety officers, sales, revenue management, and customer service.

Aircraft Manufacturers

Large OEMs (e.g., Boeing, Airbus, Embraer)

Defence and military aircraft manufacturers

Private jet and business aircraft manufacturer

Hiring focus: Aerospace engineers, production managers, design engineers, supply chain managers, quality assurance engineers, project managers, R&D specialists

Aerospace and Defence Contractors

Military and defence contractors (Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, BAE Systems)

Satellite and space technology providers

Drone/UAV manufacturers

Hiring focus: Systems engineers, avionics engineers, test pilots, project managers, programme managers, procurement specialists, cybersecurity engineers.

Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Companies

Independent MRO providers

Airline-owned MRO divisions

Component repair specialists (engines, landing gear, avionics)

Hiring focus: Aircraft maintenance engineers, avionics technicians, quality controllers, line maintenance staff, technical trainers, operations managers.

Airports & Ground Services

International and regional airports

Ground handling service providers (GHA)

Cargo terminals

Hiring focus: Airport operations managers, airside operations, air traffic control, ramp agents, cargo handling, logistics, security, customer service, and planning.

Air Cargo and Logistics

Express cargo carriers (e.g., DHL Aviation, FedEx, UPS Airlines)

Dedicated air cargo airlines

Integrated logistics providers with aviation divisions

Hiring focus: Air freight operations managers, cargo sales, freight forwarding specialists, supply chain managers, warehouse supervisors, logistics coordinators.

Aviation Leasing and Finance

Aircraft leasing companies

Aviation-focused investment firms

Banks and financial institutions with aviation portfolios

Hiring focus: Aircraft finance managers, leasing specialists, portfolio managers, risk analysts, contract managers.

Civil and Defence Aviation Authorities / Regulators

National civil aviation authorities

International regulators (e.g., ICAO, EASA, FAA)

Defence aviation authorities

Hiring focus: Aviation safety inspectors, air traffic controllers, regulatory compliance officers, accident investigators, policy specialists.

Aerospace Technology & Software

Flight simulation companies

Aerospace software and avionics developers

Satellite and space tech software companies

Hiring focus: Simulation engineers, aerospace software developers, avionics software specialists, AI for flight systems, digital twin engineers, test engineers.

Space and Satellite Companies

Space launch providers (SpaceX, Blue Origin, Arianespace)

Satellite manufacturers

Space research organizations (government or private)

Hiring focus: Aerospace engineers, satellite communications specialists, mission planners, satellite operations, research scientists, propulsion engineers.

Aviation Consulting & Training Providers

Aviation consulting firms

Flight training academies

Aviation safety and regulatory trainers

Hiring focus: Aviation consultants, training instructors, safety auditors, operational analysts, airline revenue consultants.