The Port of Antwerp-Bruges handles millions of tonnes of maritime cargo, making it one of Europe's busiest seaports. Its operations span container shipping, bulk cargo, vehicles and specialist freight, connecting international trade routes with road, rail and inland waterway networks across Europe.
Antwerp-Bruges handles more than 13 million TEU, supporting international container shipping and European distribution. Its operations create demand for freight forwarding, customs and transport coordination expertise.
Brussels Airport handles substantial volumes of international air freight, including pharmaceuticals, perishable goods and time-sensitive shipments requiring specialist handling and coordination.
Brussels Airport has recorded an 8.5% increase in cargo volumes, reflecting growing activity across its air freight operations. The airport supports dedicated cargo aircraft, express freight services and shipments transported on passenger flights, connecting Belgian businesses with international markets.
International freight business serving Belgian shippers through air and ocean forwarding, with customs and related logistics services.
Transport and logistics provider with Belgian operations covering air, sea, road and wider logistics services.
Global logistics provider operating in Belgium, connecting local customers with international freight and supply chain services.
Freight and contract logistics business with Belgian operations supporting customers across transportation and supply chain activities.
International logistics provider with a Belgian presence, including temperature-controlled facilities within its European network.
We recruit Freight Forwarders, Import Coordinators and Export Coordinators in markets including Antwerp and Brussels, matching experience in shipment coordination, documentation and customer account responsibilities.
For air cargo teams around Brussels, we recruit Air Freight Operators, Coordinators and Managers, assessing airline coordination, shipment documentation and experience with relevant cargo requirements.
Around Antwerp, we recruit Ocean Import Operators, Export Operators and Sea Freight Managers with experience in container shipping, carrier communication, bookings and international customer coordination.
We recruit Customs Specialists and Customs Coordinators, focusing on the declaration responsibilities, documentation and systems the role involves, alongside how it supports the wider forwarding operation.
We recruit Freight Sales Executives, Business Development Managers and Key Account Managers, discussing the employer’s services, customer base and territory before assessing relevant commercial experience.
We recruit Operations Managers, Branch Managers and commercial leaders, looking at team leadership, service responsibilities and the scope of decisions each appointment needs to own.
We recruit across forwarding, customs, air and ocean freight, sales and management, with attention to the responsibilities, working location and language requirements of each appointment.
We recruit specialist talent across aerospace, government and defence logistics, connecting employers with experienced professionals across sales, operations, compliance, management and senior leadership.
From inbound logistics to finished vehicle transportation, we help automotive logistics businesses recruit experienced professionals across commercial, operational, management and leadership roles.
We connect energy logistics businesses with professionals experienced in complex, time-sensitive and project-driven supply chains, from sales and operations through to senior management.
Our recruiters support freight forwarding businesses handling general cargo, helping them hire skilled professionals across air freight, ocean freight, sales, operations and leadership.
We recruit for technology and electronics logistics, connecting businesses with professionals experienced in high-value, sensitive and time-critical supply chains across commercial and operational roles.
We help pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics businesses recruit professionals with experience in temperature-controlled, regulated and time-sensitive supply chains across operations, sales and leadership.
From oversized cargo to complex global projects, we recruit experienced project logistics professionals across operations, business development, chartering, management and senior leadership.
We connect time-critical and expedited logistics businesses with professionals who understand urgent freight, specialist transport and high-pressure operations across sales, operations and leadership.
We recruit experienced freight brokerage and 3PL professionals across sales, account management, carrier sales, operations, branch management and executive leadership.
We help trucking companies and asset-based carriers recruit talent across transportation sales, dispatch, fleet operations, safety, terminal management and senior leadership.
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Belgian freight appointments can involve different modes, customers and language requirements. Freight Appointments helps employers make those expectations clear and candidates understand whether an opportunity fits their experience.
An Antwerp ocean freight team may need someone comfortable managing import files and carrier relationships. An air cargo team near Brussels may need experience handling time-sensitive or specialist shipments.
We discuss the actual work before approaching candidates, including systems, customer contact, working patterns and responsibility. Candidates can explain the freight they know and the areas they want to develop, giving both sides a useful starting point.
An ocean freight desk in Antwerp and an air cargo team near Brussels can have different customers, schedules and language requirements. Freight Appointments asks how the role works in practice, including who the person will speak to, which systems they will use and where they need to be based.
For employers, that helps define the experience and languages the appointment genuinely requires. For candidates, it makes the conversation specific: what will your working day look like, how will you get there and does the opportunity fit your priorities?
Selling ocean freight through Antwerp is a different brief from developing air cargo accounts around Brussels. The customers, services and trade lanes involved should shape the search for a Freight Sales Executive, Business Development Manager or Key Account Manager.
Freight Appointments discusses whether an employer needs new shipper relationships, stronger existing accounts or growth in a particular service. Candidates can explain which Belgian customer markets they know and assess whether the territory, targets and responsibilities offer the move they want.
A forwarding team in Antwerp may need to replace someone who knows its import files and customers. An air freight business near Brussels may need specialist experience that takes more careful assessment. We establish those priorities before sourcing candidates, then coordinate screening, interviews and feedback around the brief.
Candidates get support preparing to discuss their relevant freight experience, alongside the role’s language, location and working-pattern requirements. Employers can clarify technical questions before making an offer. For sensitive leadership appointments in Belgium, we can agree a confidential search under NDA.
Freight Appointments supports freight and logistics recruitment in Antwerp and Brussels, including forwarding, customs, air and ocean operations, commercial roles and management appointments.
We recruit Freight Forwarders, Import and Export Coordinators, Air and Ocean Freight Operators, Customs Specialists and Customer Service talent. We also recruit sales and leadership professionals. Current vacancies vary by employer and location.
Yes. Freight Appointments supports air freight recruitment, including roles involving specialist cargo. We discuss the handling experience, responsibilities and qualifications each employer requires.
Requirements depend on the location, customer base and role. Dutch, French, English or other languages may be relevant. Check the vacancy or discuss the requirements with our recruiter.
Yes. We recruit Freight Sales Executives, Business Development Managers, Key Account Managers and senior commercial leaders. We assess experience against the services, territory and customer responsibilities involved.
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