Shipping Operator - Leth Danish Straits

Are you a recent graduate from DSA, CBS, Rybners, or another relevant business or maritime academy? Are you eager to kick-start your career in an international shipping environment where two days are never the same?

On behalf of Leth Danish Straits, MARPRO Group is looking for a Shipping Operator to join the Copenhagen-based operations team at one of the world’s leading ship agencies.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic operations team in the heart of The Blue Denmark. You will gain hands-on experience in global shipping and transit coordination, interacting with vessels, customers, and stakeholders across continents.

As a Shipping Operator, you will:

• Coordinate and oversee vessel transits, primarily through Danish Straits
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and clients worldwide
• Be part of a duty rotation (approx. once per week and one weekend every 6 weeks)
• Engage with customers both professionally and socially

Professional competencies required for this role

• Newly graduated, with a relevant background in shipping, international business, logistics or maritime studies
• Fluent in English & Danish (spoken and written)
• Holds a valid Danish work permit

Personal characteristics we are looking for

• Excited about international work and cross-cultural collaboration
• Naturally service-minded, organized, and detail-focused
• A team player with a sense of humor and a calm, flexible mindset – even when things get busy
• Comfortable communicating clearly and diplomatically with people from various cultural and professional backgrounds
• Able to manage complex operations and ensure nothing is overlooked, even under pressure

Why Join Leth Danish Straits?

• Be part of a market leader in transit operations, through the company’s owners
• Work in a tight-knit, experienced, and collaborative team of 10 professionals in central Copenhagen.
• Enjoy a flat and informal workplace culture that values innovation, agility, and responsiveness.
• Access to international exposure, direct client interaction, and career-building responsibilities from day one.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including work-life flexibility and opportunities to work out during work hours.

Application

The application process is handled by MARPRO Group. If you have any questions about this position, please contact MARPRO Group at +45 5370 0995.

In case you are interested in the position, please upload a motivated application and an updated CV via the application button. You will receive a confirmation email from us. Please check your spam folder, if you have not received the confirmation within 10 minutes after applying, to ensure future communication.

About Leth Danish Straits

Leth Danish Straits, part of the Leth Group, is a trusted and experienced ship agency specializing in transit services through the Danish Straits. From our base in Copenhagen, we provide 24/7 assistance to vessels passing through one of the world's busiest maritime corridors. Leveraging decades of operational know-how and a global network of local agents, we ensure smooth, safe, and efficient vessel movements for our clients.

We are proud to be part of Leth, a global market leader in Suez Canal transits, with offices in Oslo, Singapore, Port Said, Suez, Cairo, and Copenhagen. Our culture is collaborative, agile, and service-minded – and we are driven by a strong commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Learn more at www.lethagencies.com