Assistant Manager (Liner Operations)

Role summary

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This role supports the planning and execution of liner shipping operations, including vessel schedules, cargo movements, port coordination, documentation, customer requirements and communication with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant experience in container shipping, liner operations, freight forwarding or maritime logistics, along with strong organisational and communication skills. Knowledge of shipping documentation, port processes and operational systems is valuable. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, able to manage changing priorities, comfortable working with overseas offices and service providers, and capable of resolving operational issues promptly. Commercial awareness, teamwork and the ability to work under time pressure are also important.

About the employer

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is a Singapore-headquartered container shipping and logistics company with a long-established presence in global maritime trade. The company operates container liner services connecting Asia with markets across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and other regions. Its activities include ocean transportation, container management, logistics services and related supply-chain solutions. PIL works with shippers, ports, agents, freight partners and inland transport providers to move cargo efficiently across international trade routes. As a major privately owned shipping line, it combines regional market knowledge with an international operating network. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment involving vessel operations, commercial planning, customer service, documentation and supply-chain coordination. Singapore serves as an important centre for the company’s management and maritime activities.