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Maritime Commercial Executive

Overview

Maritime commercial executives help shipping companies make smart decisions about container space to maximise their profits.

Description

  • Allocate space for containers, cargo, and ships.
  • Plan and schedule ship routes.
  • Liaise with ship personnel for ship calling.
  • Monitor and analyse budget and account performance to ensure prices are well set.

Entry requirements

  • You'll need at least a Degree or Diploma in any subject to get started in this field.
  • Having qualifications in Maritime Studies, Business Administration, or Shipping and Logistics Management will give you an advantage when applying for roles.

Salary

$3,100 – 4,300

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Asia trade routes are super competitive. Maritime commercial executives working on these routes need to constantly adjust container prices to stay ahead of the competition.

What to expect

To navigate a competitive business landscape, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and work on your negotiation and analytical skills.

Soft
skills

Analytical Skills

Good understanding and analysis of issues and how different factors affect outcomes.

Business Negotiation Skills

Ability to negotiate contracts and agreements well with clients and partners.

Communication Skills

Able to explain ideas clearly and build strong relationships.

Business Data Analysis

Trained to interpret market information and trends to make smart decisions.

Commercial Intuition

Good understanding of business operations and how to achieve success.

Budgeting and Pricing Strategy

Able to manage money wisely and set attractive prices whilst keeping the company profitable.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Much of their work involves analysing data on Excel, which may be done remotely.

Not usually. While they create price quotes for shipping containers, they typically don't speak directly with potential customers to avoid conflicts of interest.

They start by identifying potential risks, then find backup supply chain options.

It varies from a few days for simple routes to several weeks for complicated routes with multiple stops.

With global trade continuing to grow and new technology changing how shipping works, there are lots of opportunities for career growth in this field. Their future is promising.