At Blue Water Shipping, you won’t just execute shipments — you’ll shape how we work. We are experts in reefer transport. We have a strong position in the global reefer market with cross trade solutions through our network of global offices. The handling of chilled and frozen products requires special attention and skills. With our modern equipment and in-house knowledge, we offer global solutions for chilled and frozen products by road, sea and air.
We are building out our current Reefer SEA department in Rotterdam and are looking for two profiles:
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A Senior Forwarder with solid experience and ownership mindset
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A Forwarder (3–5 years experience) ready to take the next step
No matter your level, this is your opportunity to grow, contribute, and make an impact from day one. Within the next few years, we expect you to grow into a well-known and trusted profile within Blue Water Shipping. Someone colleagues and customers rely on, ready to take on even greater responsibilities and continuously spot new opportunities to grow.
What you will do
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Handle and coordinate reefer export shipments
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Take responsibility for bookings, customer dialogue, and execution
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Monitor shipments and solve issues proactively
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Work closely with carriers, customers, and global colleagues
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Contribute to improving processes and ways of working
What we are looking for
For the Senior profile:
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Strong experience in ocean forwarding (reefer export preferred)
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Solid A–Z understanding of forwarding
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Ability to take ownership and drive operations independently
For the Forwarder (3–5 years):
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Experience within ocean freight forwarding
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Good understanding of logistics processes
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Motivation to grow and take on more responsibility
For both:
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Proactive and structured mindset
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Strong communication skills
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Fluent in Dutch and English
We play as a team
You will join our Reefer team in Rotterdam, working closely with colleagues locally and across our global network. Collaboration, trust, and support are part of how we work every day.
We play to win
Winning means being the trusted link that keeps the cold chain intact. You take ownership, build strong relationships, and ensure shipments are handled smoothly — every time.
Why join Blue Water Shipping?
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A family-owned company with global reach
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Real responsibility and impact from day one
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Freedom to shape your own development
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A company in transformation — where your voice matters
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Strong collaboration with colleagues worldwide
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Modern office environment in Rotterdam
What we do – Together we create solutions
Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management. Founded in Denmark in 1972, Blue Water is a global organisation of professionals, skilled in offering complete and tailor-made solutions to any shipping requirement anywhere in the world. We offer clients the best service and highest quality in the industry.
Our company is represented by more than 80 offices in 30 countries worldwide, combining a strong global network with local expertise. Every day, our 2,700 employees present a broad range of services—from standardised solutions delivered with optimal user and customer focus, to tailor-made projects with co-created solutions for unique customer needs.
