Demand for ship operators and freight traders remains strong in Europe and Asia-Faststream

Source: Balkans

Hellenic Shipping News - 29.10.2010

Global shipping industry recruiter Faststream reports that demand for ship operators and freight traders remains strong in Europe and Asia in its annual Maritime Employment Review for the commercial shipping market. Faststream Recruitment Group CEO Mark Charman says : “The shipping markets continue to offer good opportunities for talented individuals and we believe that as long as there are no market shocks, the post-Christmas and post-bonus period should be a busy one for freight traders, shipbrokers and chartering managers looking for new challenges.”




The review looks at the growth of commercial shipping activity in Singapore and how this activity is translating into more and more jobs. The report finds that mid level chartering managers in Singapore are commanding average salaries of GBP 72,650 (S$149,500) vs GBP 59,120 ($121,610) in Europe. Mid level ship operators are being hired on average for GBP 59,900 (S$117,125) in Singapore vs GBP 49,500 (S$121,610) in Europe.