Ocean Freight Route Development Manager

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The Ocean Freight Route Development Manager is responsible for developing and optimizing ocean-freight trade lanes, services, and routing solutions for DHL Global Forwarding in the Philippines. Requirements typically include a bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field; several years of ocean-freight, forwarding, trade-lane management, or commercial experience; strong knowledge of shipping markets, carriers, rates, and international regulations; and confident English communication and data-analysis skills. The candidate is expected to identify growth opportunities, manage carrier and internal stakeholder relationships, analyze profitability and service performance, support customer solutions, and deliver reliable, commercially viable route strategies.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and express-delivery company operating across more than 220 countries and territories. It is part of DHL Group and provides international express, air and ocean freight forwarding, road transportation, contract logistics, supply-chain management, and e-commerce services. DHL Global Forwarding specializes in organizing international cargo movements, including ocean and air freight, customs support, shipment visibility, and complex supply-chain solutions. The company is recognized for its international network, logistics technology, sustainability initiatives, and structured career-development programs. In the Philippines, DHL supports exporters, importers, manufacturers, retailers, and multinational customers through forwarding, warehousing, brokerage, and related logistics services. Employees generally work in a performance-focused, multicultural environment where customer service, compliance, operational reliability, commercial awareness, and collaboration are important.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in logistics, shared services, information technology, manufacturing, tourism, aviation, and international trade. Manila and nearby business districts provide the widest range of corporate and supply-chain roles, while Cebu and Davao also have growing commercial and operations markets. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in business. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila offers extensive amenities but heavy traffic and higher rent, while Cebu and provincial areas can provide a slower, more affordable setting. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly supported through the company; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine immigration authorities. Relocating employees should arrange secure housing, health insurance, tax advice, and document authentication before arrival. Domestic flights connect the major islands, although travel times and infrastructure differ considerably outside metropolitan areas.