1

Maritime Shipping Jobs (NOW HIRING)

NY ยท On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Domain knowledge of maritime shipping, commodity trading, or cargo intelligence -- understanding what a port call sequence or a vessel's draught profile means physically, not just statistically.

Shipping Clerk

Galesville, WI ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Shipping Clerk works closely with the warehouse team and other departments to ensure customer ... Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) and other relevant regulations regarding the safe handling and ...

Shipping Technician

Saint Peters, MO ยท On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

... maritime industries. Seyer is a turnkey supplier with extensive capabilities, including CNC ... Perform all basic shipping functions, including packing, addressing, and associated internal ...

Shipping Clerk

Galesville, WI ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

The Shipping Clerk works closely with the warehouse team and other departments to ensure customer ... Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) and other relevant regulations regarding the safe handling and ...

The Shipping Clerk works closely with the warehouse team and other departments to ensure customer ... Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) and other relevant regulations regarding the safe handling and ...

Conduct CD threat assessments of illicit drug/precursor chemicals being transshipped via commercial/non-commercial maritime vessels or methods, to include within shipping containers * Conduct ...

Conduct CD threat assessments of illicit drug/precursor chemicals being transshipped via commercial/non-commercial maritime vessels or methods, to include within shipping containers * Conduct ...

Shipping Technician

Saint Peters, MO ยท On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

... maritime industries. Seyer is a turnkey supplier with extensive capabilities, including CNC ... Perform all basic shipping functions, including packing, addressing, and associated internal ...

Shipping Technician

Saint Peters, MO ยท On-site

$16.25 - $20/hr

... maritime industries. Seyer is a turnkey supplier with extensive capabilities, including CNC ... Perform all basic shipping functions, including packing, addressing, and associated internal ...

Showing results 41-60

Maritime Shipping information

See salary details

$9

$19

$25

How much do maritime shipping jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for maritime shipping in the United States is $19.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in maritime shipping, and how can they be managed?

Professionals in maritime shipping frequently encounter challenges such as coordinating global logistics, managing tight delivery schedules, and adapting to changing regulations in different countries. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for managing these complexities, as is staying current with international maritime laws and safety standards. Many companies provide ongoing training and support to help employees keep up with industry changes, and teamwork between operations, logistics, and compliance departments is key to navigating daily challenges successfully.

What is the difference between Maritime Shipping vs Marine Logistics Coordinator?

AspectMaritime ShippingMarine Logistics Coordinator
CredentialsSTCW certification, maritime licensesLogistics or supply chain certifications, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentShips, ports, shipping companiesOffices, shipping yards, ports
Industry UsageShipping lines, freight carriersLogistics firms, shipping companies

Maritime Shipping primarily involves the transportation of goods via ships, focusing on vessel operations and cargo movement. Marine Logistics Coordinators manage the planning, coordination, and execution of shipping logistics, often overseeing schedules, documentation, and coordination between parties. While both roles are integral to the shipping industry, Maritime Shipping emphasizes vessel operation, whereas Marine Logistics Coordinators focus on the logistical planning and coordination aspects.

What is maritime shipping?

Maritime shipping refers to the transportation of goods and cargo via sea using ships and other vessels. It is a vital part of global trade, as it enables the movement of large quantities of goods between countries and continents efficiently and cost-effectively. Maritime shipping includes various operations such as loading, unloading, and managing shipments at ports. The industry relies on specialized vessels like container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, each designed for specific types of cargo. Regulations and safety standards are strictly followed to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible transport of goods.

How to get a job on a maritime shipping vessel?

To get a job on a maritime shipping vessel, candidates typically need relevant certifications such as STCW (Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping), a maritime license, or specialized training depending on the role. Applying through shipping companies, crewing agencies, or job boards, and gaining experience in maritime operations or related fields can improve chances of employment. Physical fitness and the ability to work in a challenging environment are also important.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in maritime shipping?

To thrive in Maritime Shipping, you need a solid understanding of logistics, international trade regulations, and maritime operations, often supported by a degree in logistics, maritime studies, or a related field. Familiarity with cargo management systems, tracking software, and certifications like STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers) are highly valuable. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help professionals manage complex shipments and coordinate with global partners. These skills ensure efficient, compliant, and safe movement of goods across international waters, which is critical for global commerce.

Is it hard to get a maritime shipping job?

Maritime shipping jobs can be competitive and often require relevant certifications, such as STCW, and experience in navigation, engineering, or logistics. Entry-level positions may be accessible with proper training, but advancing often requires specialized skills and experience working on ships or in port operations.
More about Maritime Shipping jobs
What cities are hiring for Maritime Shipping jobs? Cities with the most Maritime Shipping job openings:
What states have the most Maritime Shipping jobs? States with the most job openings for Maritime Shipping jobs include:
Infographic showing various Maritime Shipping job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,970 per year, or $19.7 per hour.

Maritime Commercial Manager

Lloyd's Register

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

Job ID:41210
Maritime Commercial Manager - US
Lloyd's Register
Location: Houston, Texas / USA
What we're looking for
We are looking for an experienced Maritime Commercial Manager with extensive knowledge of the shipping and maritime industry to oversee an assigned territory in the United States. You will act as the primary contact for an assigned group of existing accounts and targeted new business leads, working to improve the customer experience, grow loyalty, build lasting relationships, and support the commercial and revenue objectives of our Lloyd's Register Maritime business.
What we offer you
The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is guided by values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
Full-time
The role
  • Develop and maintain detailed territory and account plans that improve margin performance and support growth across Lloyd's Register's products and service solutions.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by holding regular account meetings to identify changing needs, provide tailored solutions and seek cross-selling and upselling opportunities that increase value for both the customer and LR.
  • Organise and facilitate executive-level meetings to build strategic relationships between Lloyd's Register's senior management and client leadership teams.
  • Coordinate bid processes, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities across the opportunity capture team, and manage the development of proposals and quotations to grow revenue, market share and client engagement.
  • Deliver financial and operational results in line with commercial plans and budget targets, tracking and reporting sales performance using pipeline data, market insights and competitor analysis within Salesforce.
  • Stay informed about industry shifts, advances in technology and competitor moves to uncover emerging opportunities and preserve an advantage.
  • Share key account insights with internal stakeholders, promptly address and resolve client issues and ensure lessons learned are disseminated in line with LR's Business Management System (BMS) and service level agreements.
  • Monitor account performance, margins and contract renewals to ensure sustained client satisfaction and business continuity.

What you bring
  • A degree in Business, Engineering or Maritime Studies, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Extensive experience in commercial or account management within the maritime or shipping industry.
  • Experience building and maintaining complex customer relationships and contributing to revenue growth.
  • Deep understanding of the shipping market, marine operations and related regulatory environments.
  • Demonstrated commercial insight, with the ability to create strategic action plans and negotiate effectively.
  • Experience in budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and reporting.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to create networks and partner across functions and geographies.
  • An inclusive, team-centred approach, committed to delivering value for customers and reaching important goals.
  • Accountability and ownership for meeting customer and business goals.
  • Experience and confidence in managing multiple priorities.
  • The ability to build lasting partnerships and communicate effectively across all levels.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability and commercial insight, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment.

You are someone who
  • Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
  • Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards meeting goals
  • Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
  • Is ready and motivated to take initiatives
  • Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
  • Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
  • Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

#LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid
About us
We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry's future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.
Be a part of
Lloyd's Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd's Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd's Register colleagues and Lloyd's Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.
Want to apply.
Here at Lloyd's Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It's ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn't matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works - the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don't just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.
If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.
We care, we share, we do the right thing.
If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:
Together we are one Lloyd's Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:
  • ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
  • communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
  • anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
  • at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident
Copyright ยฉ Lloyd's Register 2024. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy policy.
The Lloyd's Register Group comprises charities and non-charitable companies, with the latter supporting the charities in their main goal of enhancing the safety of life and property, at sea, on land and in the air - for the benefit of the public and the environment. (Group entities).