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Shipping Agent

  • On-site
    • Las Palmas, Canarias, Spain
  • Shipping

Job description

We want you in our team!  

 

Could you be our new Shipping Agent?

·        Location: Las Palmas office.

·        Department / team: Shipping

·        Employment Type: Full-time

·        Travel requirements: N/A

·        Key Tech/Tools: Microsoft office

 

What would your day at GAC look like?

 

  • Oversee all port agency operations for vessels calling at Las Palmas.

  • Coordinate with port authorities, customs, immigration, and other stakeholders.

  • Ensure accurate and timely documentation for vessel arrivals, departures, and cargo handling.

  • Maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, and local service providers.

  • Ensure compliance with Spanish maritime regulations and international standards.

  • Manage emergency situations and resolve operational challenges effectively.

 

What are we looking for?

  1.       Education: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, or Business Administration.

  2.       Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping agency operations.

  3.       Technical Skills: Microsoft office / Proficiency in port community systems and shipping software.

  4.       Soft skills: Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays when required.

 

 

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit, built on mutual loyalty between management and staff, and a belief in the value of our people as individuals - not just for the jobs they do.

With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long-term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.

As our Shipping Agent in Algeciras & Gibraltar, you will be responsible for coordinating vessel operations, ensuring timely cargo handling, and maintaining effective communication with port authorities and clients.

 

You will also enjoy:

                                                                                                           

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a global maritime network.

  • A collaborative and dynamic work environment in a key Atlantic logistics hub.

               

Disclaimer:

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on https://career.gac.com/ or our LinkedIn listing

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