Freight and Customs Clearance Coordinator

Company Description Al-Marasi National Company is a Kuwait-based freight forwarding company, supporting sea freight, customs clearance, cross-border transportation, and project logistics services for customers in Kuwait and Iraq. Al-Marasi National Company is sister company of Al-Marasi International which is an Iraqi company established in 2007. The company supplies a wide range of commodities and provides project logistics, package delivery, and equipment leasing services. Al-Marasi is recognized for its expertise in logistics services, including heavy lift transportation and installation. Originally registered in Basra in 2006 as a General Trading and Maritime Services Company, it has expanded its operations across Kuwait since 2008, serving diverse clients and industries.

Role Description The Freight and Customs Clearance Coordinator is a full-time, on-site role based in Kuwait with the option to travel through GCC, Jordan, Syria and Iraq.

The coordinator manages end-to-end import processes, including documentation preparation, customs clearance, and coordination with customs authorities, shipping lines, and freight forwarders.

Day-to-day responsibilities include arranging ocean freight bookings, tracking shipments, ensuring compliance with local regulations, and resolving any clearance issues or delays. The role involves the following tasks:

• Arrange and follow up container bookings and sea freight shipments.
• Coordinate container release and collection with shipping lines and customs brokers.
• Follow up import customs-clearance procedures and ensure the timely availability of required documents.
• Arrange local transportation for deliveries within Kuwait or cross-border transport to Iraq.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, trucking companies, warehouses, shipping lines, and customers.
• Monitor shipment status, port free time, container returns, and delivery schedules.
• Support import and export documentation in accordance with Kuwait requirements.
• Maintain accurate operational files and provide regular updates to management and customers.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in sea freight, import customs clearance, freight forwarding, or logistics operations.
• Good understanding of Kuwait import/export procedures and documentation.
• Previous experience with a freight forwarder, shipping agent, customs broker, or logistics company is strongly preferred.
• Ability to coordinate several shipments and follow up closely with different parties.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• English proficiency is preferred; Arabic is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic logistics management tools; familiarity with ERP or TMS systems is an advantage.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong organizational skills for managing multiple shipments and deadlines.
• Relevant diploma or bachelor’s degree in logistics, business, supply chain, or a related field is preferred.

Remuneration

Salary: KWD 350–600 per month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Bonus: Subject to company policy