You are at the heart of port operations and play a direct role in the successful handling of vessel calls.

Vacancy: Boarding Agent / Logistics Operator

Location: Vlissingen
Hours:: 40 hours (full‑time)

About us

A flourishing company with a rich history in the maritime industry. Kuhlman Repko Shipping Vlissingen is part of Kuhlman Repko Shipping Netherlands, with multiple branches across the country. Logistics services are our core business. For more than 150 years, we have supported our clients every day by solving maritime and logistics challenges. In 2020, we started a new branch in Vlissingen, where we primarily serve customers in the Vlissingen/Terneuzen region and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities (general description)

• Handling vessel arrivals and departures
• Preparing and managing various ship and cargo documentation
• Reporting data and vessel positions to clients
• Conducting vessel visits during port stays when required
• Arranging pilots/tugs/linesmen
• Direct communication with the quay and the port authority
• Financial settlement of projects
• Preparing customs declarations and clearances
• Logistics handling of air, sea & road freight
• Representing the interests of yacht crews
• Handling immigration matters
• Arranging various additional services such as accommodation, car lease, events, and transport

Qualifications and competencies

• Good command of Dutch and English, both spoken and written
• No 9‑to‑5 mentality
• Flexible, a team player, solution‑oriented, and accurate
• Minimum MBO working and thinking level
• Driver’s licence B

What we offer

• A dynamic role in the heart of international shipping
• A beautiful office location overlooking maritime activities
• A high level of responsibility with ownership of your own files early on
• Varied work where no two days are the same
• Direct contact with vessels, terminals, and clients
• Internal guidance and practical, hands‑on training
• Growth opportunities within agency and logistics
• A professional yet informal team with short lines of communication
• Competitive salary based on experience and commitment
• Travel allowance
• Pension scheme
• A high level of independence and trust within the organization

Working hours

• Full‑time (40 hours per week)
• Evening, weekend, and night shifts are part of this role

For more information, please contact:

Merijn Plasschaert
Operations Manager – merijn@krshipping.nl – +31 6 19 41 65 38