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DSV · Rotterdam, ZH, NL

# Senior Freight Forwarder Import

Rotterdam, ZH, NL Senior individual contributor 

Listed on DSV’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on DSV’s careers site →](https://jobs.dsv.com/job/Rotterdam-Senior-Freight-Forwarder-Import-ZH-3089-JW/1425954633/)

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## Job description

### Job Req Number

124085 Time Type: Full Time Move forward as Senior Freight Forwarder Import at DSV in Rotterdam Shape the future of innovation! DSV is constantly evolving and growing rapidly. That is why we are looking for an experienced freight forwarder. Someone who not only masters their craft but also inspires and guides colleagues. Do you see yourself growing with us in Rotterdam? Then your next step starts here. Whatever direction you choose, together we move forward.

DSV. You get it done Join our import team of 20 colleagues and ensure that clients experience true Champions League-level service in ocean freight. No fragmented processes here. You manage your own client portfolio and have the freedom to handle the full journey from A to Z. From onboarding a client, to the first booking, to the financial completion of the file.

### Top-level service is what you deliver

You’re on it. How you do this? We trust you to organize your work your way. You bring knowledge of sea freight (LCL/FCL), strong relationship management skills, and still get energy from operational tasks. Your efforts ensure timely delivery.

### You achieve this by

converting customer requests into bookings, coordinating import sea freight shipments, and handling the financial settlement of shipment files; checking transport documentation to ensure compliance with Incoterms and customer agreements; instructing our Customs team to prepare T1 transit documents and customs clearance declarations; monitoring shipments for deviations, proactively updating customers, and handling transport-related claims; onboarding, coaching, and supporting (new) colleagues; using Cargowise in your daily work.

Your team stands out within DSV by its diversity. Junior, medior, or senior, you will find them all here! Colleagues value a positive atmosphere and fun, and internal lines of communication are short. Most importantly, we want you to feel at home and find your place in our team. We will do our best to make sure of it, your warm welcome is already waiting. We are DSV, we grow DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services.

With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses. At DSV, we ship just about anything you can think of. No two days are ever the same! If you enjoy variety and a dynamic work environment, you'll fit right in with our team, says Frank Verlaan, Manager Import Ocean.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together. You bring you are a self-starter who can guide and develop others based on your experience; a minimum of 4 years of experience in a similar role, ocean freight forwarding import or export; good command of Dutch (B1) and English, both written and spoken; experience with Cargowise is a plus.

It all counts for this vacancy of senior forwarder import in Rotterdam. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV. You get Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization.

That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer: salary dependent on knowledge and experience, plus 5% bonus and 8% holiday allowance; enjoy 28 days of annual leave (full time basis) to spend with friends and family; personal growth through our DSV Academy and external training in logistics or other relevant fields; and last but not least additional perks such as our bike plan and the fiscfree program, providing net savings.

Move forward Send your resume with a cover letter or leave your details, and we’ll get in touch with you. Still have questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Cindy Visser will answer all your questions via +31 6 8229 7557 or cindy.visser@dsv.com. We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics What moves you? At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities. With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team. Start here. Go anywhere This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be. Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook #StartHereGoAnywhere #LifeAtDSV

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Rotterdam, ZH, NL[Apply on DSV’s careers site →](https://jobs.dsv.com/job/Rotterdam-Senior-Freight-Forwarder-Import-ZH-3089-JW/1425954633/)

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