Deputy General Manager, Liner Operations

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The Deputy General Manager, Liner Operations is expected to support the planning and execution of Pacific International Lines’ container shipping services. Key requirements typically include substantial experience in liner shipping, vessel and voyage operations, port coordination, container logistics, customer service, cost control, and team leadership. The successful candidate should understand shipping schedules, cargo flows, documentation, maritime regulations, and operational performance indicators. Strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills are essential, along with the ability to work across regions and respond effectively to disruptions. The role is suited to an experienced shipping professional who can improve service reliability, manage operational risks, and support commercial and strategic objectives.

About the employer

Pacific International Lines (PIL) is a Singapore-based container shipping and logistics company founded in 1967. It operates an international network connecting Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Oceania, and other major trading regions. PIL provides container liner services, vessel operations, cargo transportation, and related logistics solutions for businesses moving goods globally. The company is known for its privately owned shipping heritage and strong presence in emerging markets, particularly across Asia and Africa. Its operations involve vessel and fleet management, port services, network planning, customer support, and supply-chain coordination. Singapore serves as PIL’s headquarters and an important regional maritime hub. Employees typically work in a multicultural, commercially focused environment where operational reliability, safety, customer service, efficiency, and long-term relationships with partners and customers are important.