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.
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