Shipbroker

As a shipbroker, you're the person who connects businesses needing to ship goods across the ocean with ship owners who have the space available. You work in a fast-moving industry where prices change every day and deals need to happen quickly. Your job is to know the market - where ships are, what they charge, what's in high demand - and use that knowledge to strike deals that work for everyone.

Much of your day is spent on the phone or computer talking to clients - anything from huge companies moving thousands of tonnes of cargo to smaller businesses shipping a single container. You listen to what they need (when, where, how much), then you hunt for the right ship at the right price and negotiate the contract. You'll review shipping routes, keep track of fuel costs and global events that change the market (like storms that close ports), and make sure once a deal is made, the paperwork is done properly. It's about reading people and markets, staying sharp on details, and building relationships so people come back to you next time they need to ship something.