Ausbildung career
Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder – Tramp Shipping Ausbildung in Germany
German name: Schifffahrtskaufmann/-frau - Trampfahrt
The training to become a Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder (specializing in Tramp Shipping) is a 3-year recognized vocational program. It takes place in tramp shipping companies or ship brokerage firms and falls under the industrial and commercial training sector.
What you do
- Organize and plan sea transport for various goods
- Negotiate and conclude freight contracts
- Process customs and shipping documents
- Communicate with shipping companies, clients, and port authorities
- Monitor and coordinate cargo operations
- Calculate costs and prepare invoices
Requirements
- Intermediate secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss) or Abitur
- Good knowledge of mathematics and English
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Interest in logistics and international trade
- Meticulous and independent work ethic
Career prospects
- 1Specialization in various areas of shipping (e.g., container shipping, tankers)
- 2Further training to become a certified transport specialist (Verkehrsfachwirt) or business administrator (Betriebswirt)
- 3Advancement to management positions in the shipping and logistics sector
Open positions
There are no open positions in this career right now. New positions come in several times a day.
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Answers from our data on salary, length, German level and open positions.
How much do you earn in a Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder – Tramp Shipping Ausbildung in Germany?
Usually 900 to 1,200 € a month. Pay rises with each year of training; the company sets the exact amount.
What German level do I need for a Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder – Tramp Shipping Ausbildung?
Usually B2 German is enough. It is a guideline: some companies ask for more, some accept less.
What are the requirements for a Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder – Tramp Shipping Ausbildung?
Intermediate secondary school certificate (Realschulabschluss) or Abitur; Good knowledge of mathematics and English; Strong organizational skills; Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
Where can I find open Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder – Tramp Shipping Ausbildung positions?
There are no open positions right now. New positions come in several times a day.
How to apply as a Shipping Merchant / Freight Forwarder – Tramp Shipping
Create your German CV, no account needed. Then apply to one of the open positions.
Career information is based on BERUFENET by the Federal Employment Agency.