Job Description

We want you in our team!

Could you be our new Shipping Agent?

· Location: Bilbao office.

· Department / team: Shipping

· Employment Type: Full-time

· Key Tech/Tools: Microsoft office

What would your day at GAC look like?

• Oversee all port agency operations for vessels calling at Bilbao.
• Coordinate with port authorities, customs, immigration, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation for vessel arrivals, departures, and cargo handling.
• Maintain strong relationships with shipowners, charterers, and local service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish maritime regulations and international standards.
• Manage emergency situations and resolve operational challenges effectively.

Requirements

What are we looking for?

1. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Maritime Studies, Logistics, Business Administration, Profesional Education related to International Commerce, Shipping or Transportation.
2. Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping agency operations.
3. Technical Skills: Microsoft office / Proficiency in port community systems and shipping software.
4. Soft skills: Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays when required.

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to become part of the global GAC team which has been providing professional shipping, logistics and marine services since 1956. Everything we do is guided by the GAC Spirit, built on mutual loyalty between management and staff, and a belief in the value of our people as individuals - not just for the jobs they do.

With more than 7,500 colleagues in 300 strategically located offices in more than 50 countries around the world, we focus on quality, safety and sustainability with a human touch. Emphasising a long-term approach, innovation and ethics, our flexible and integrated portfolios are designed to work within and support our customers’ operations.

As our Shipping Agent in Bilbao, you will…. you will be responsible for coordinating vessel operations, ensuring timely cargo handling, and maintaining effective communication with port authorities and clients.

You will also enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a global maritime network.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment in a key Atlantic logistics hub.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you