Job description
Help build global partnerships and data frameworks enabling zero-emission shipping
✈️About Smart Freight Centre
Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep, the products on store shelves, or goods transported across oceans, logistics powers the global economy and contributes significantly to global emissions.
That’s where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) steps in.
We work with businesses, governments, and global freight leaders to accelerate the transition to zero-emission logistics by 2050 or sooner.
Our network represents €15+ trillion in market capitalisation and more than 10 million employees, making SFC one of the most influential platforms shaping the future of freight and transport.
We don’t just advocate sustainability we standardize it, measure it, and scale it globally.
And in maritime the backbone of global trade the opportunity to transform the sector has never been greater.
⚓SFC's Maritime Platform
SFC convenes carriers, cargo owners, ports, regulators, and industry leaders to accelerate scalable maritime decarbonization.
Key initiatives include:
⏰Employment Type: Full-time
⚓Location: New Delhi or Mumbai, India
⌛ Starting date: ASAP
⭐ Why This Role is Unique
Global trade runs on shipping over 80% of the world’s goods move by sea.
Maritime transport is now entering one of the most consequential transitions in its history: the shift to zero-emission shipping.
The decisions made this decade will shape how global supply chains decarbonize, how ports evolve, and how maritime fuels transform.
At Smart Freight Centre, we are building the industry platforms, partnerships, and data frameworks that will enable this transition at scale.
If you are looking to work at the intersection of global trade, climate strategy, and industry transformation, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of maritime transport.
✏️About the position
This is not a conventional technical maritime role.
It is a strategic ecosystem leadership position at the intersection of shipping, ports, logistics, and climate strategy.
As Strategy Lead – Maritime (Senior Technical Manager), you will support the next phase of SFC’s global maritime strategy, strengthening emissions transparency, industry collaboration, and zero-emission pathways, while acting as a strategic partner to the Director of Maritime.
You will work with global carriers, ports, regulators, cargo owners, and financial institutions, translating emerging frameworks into practical, scalable industry initiatives.
Working in a hybrid setup with the Director Maritime, Executive Director India, and global teams, you will support expansion across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other key regions.
⚓ Strategic Initiatives You Will Support
You will help advance several next-generation maritime decarbonization initiatives, including:
Program Strategy & Development
Shape and evolve maritime initiatives, including Clean Cargo and GRC and emerging programs, identifying new opportunities for industry collaboration and impact.
Ecosystem Partnerships
Build strategic partnerships across carriers, ports, cargo owners, regulators, research institutions and development banks.
Emissions Transparency & Data Platforms
Advance industry adoption of credible emissions accounting frameworks, strengthening Scope 3 transparency across global maritime supply chains.
Strategic Projects
Lead initiatives related to green corridors, port decarbonization, circular ship recycling and value-chain emissions transparency.
Thought Leadership
Represent SFC in global industry forums, policy platforms and international conferences, helping position the organization as a leading convener on maritime decarbonization.
Executive Enablement & Strategic Coordination
Act as the Director Maritime’s execution multiplier – orchestrating priorities, managing executive communications, and driving strategic cadence. Lead briefing materials, board decks and decision memos, while ensuring KPI tracking, cross-functional follow-through, and conversion of discussions into measurable outcomes, underpinned by strong documentation discipline and institutional memory.
Experience & Background
We welcome candidates with 12–15 years of experience across maritime, logistics, infrastructure, or climate strategy, including:
Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field.
Additional Capabilities
A strategic thinker and ecosystem builder who:
This role offers strong exposure to:
At SFC, we combine global impact with entrepreneurial execution.
We value:
Shipping is undergoing a defining transformation.
The decisions made today will shape the future of global trade and supply chains.
At SFC, you will be at the centre of that transition, helping build the partnerships, frameworks, and platforms that enable zero-emission shipping.
❤️Join a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. What you will get:
At Smart Freight Centre, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and sustainability. We value everyone’s ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.
✈️About Smart Freight Centre
Think about the package that just arrived at your doorstep, the products on store shelves, or goods transported across oceans, logistics powers the global economy and contributes significantly to global emissions.
That’s where Smart Freight Centre (SFC) steps in.
We work with businesses, governments, and global freight leaders to accelerate the transition to zero-emission logistics by 2050 or sooner.
Our network represents €15+ trillion in market capitalisation and more than 10 million employees, making SFC one of the most influential platforms shaping the future of freight and transport.
We don’t just advocate sustainability we standardize it, measure it, and scale it globally.
And in maritime the backbone of global trade the opportunity to transform the sector has never been greater.
⚓SFC's Maritime Platform
SFC convenes carriers, cargo owners, ports, regulators, and industry leaders to accelerate scalable maritime decarbonization.
Key initiatives include:
- Clean Cargo– Industry-leading platform for carrier emissions reporting and benchmarking
- Global Ro-Ro Community (GRC)– Advancing transparency in vehicle and rolling cargo supply chains
- Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI)– Promoting responsible ship recycling practices
⏰Employment Type: Full-time
⚓Location: New Delhi or Mumbai, India
⌛ Starting date: ASAP
⭐ Why This Role is Unique
- Shape global maritime decarbonization initiatives at industry scale
- Work with leading shipping companies, ports, and regulators worldwide
- Collaborate with multilateral institutions and global climate platforms
- Help design the frameworks that will define zero-emission shipping
Global trade runs on shipping over 80% of the world’s goods move by sea.
Maritime transport is now entering one of the most consequential transitions in its history: the shift to zero-emission shipping.
The decisions made this decade will shape how global supply chains decarbonize, how ports evolve, and how maritime fuels transform.
At Smart Freight Centre, we are building the industry platforms, partnerships, and data frameworks that will enable this transition at scale.
If you are looking to work at the intersection of global trade, climate strategy, and industry transformation, this role offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of maritime transport.
✏️About the position
This is not a conventional technical maritime role.
It is a strategic ecosystem leadership position at the intersection of shipping, ports, logistics, and climate strategy.
As Strategy Lead – Maritime (Senior Technical Manager), you will support the next phase of SFC’s global maritime strategy, strengthening emissions transparency, industry collaboration, and zero-emission pathways, while acting as a strategic partner to the Director of Maritime.
You will work with global carriers, ports, regulators, cargo owners, and financial institutions, translating emerging frameworks into practical, scalable industry initiatives.
Working in a hybrid setup with the Director Maritime, Executive Director India, and global teams, you will support expansion across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and other key regions.
⚓ Strategic Initiatives You Will Support
You will help advance several next-generation maritime decarbonization initiatives, including:
- Green Shipping Corridors
Enabling collaboration to accelerate zero-emission shipping routes - Port-Wide Emissions Baselining
Developing frameworks to measure emissions across port ecosystems - Harmonised Emissions Accounting
Advancing adoption of frameworks such as GLEC and ISO 14083 - Ship Recycling & Circularity
Supporting collaboration to enable circular maritime value chains - New Maritime Communities
Exploring new industry platforms such as Breakbulk communities - Global Program Expansion
Strengthening SFC’s maritime footprint across emerging markets and strategic regions
Program Strategy & Development
Shape and evolve maritime initiatives, including Clean Cargo and GRC and emerging programs, identifying new opportunities for industry collaboration and impact.
Ecosystem Partnerships
Build strategic partnerships across carriers, ports, cargo owners, regulators, research institutions and development banks.
Emissions Transparency & Data Platforms
Advance industry adoption of credible emissions accounting frameworks, strengthening Scope 3 transparency across global maritime supply chains.
Strategic Projects
Lead initiatives related to green corridors, port decarbonization, circular ship recycling and value-chain emissions transparency.
Thought Leadership
Represent SFC in global industry forums, policy platforms and international conferences, helping position the organization as a leading convener on maritime decarbonization.
Executive Enablement & Strategic Coordination
Act as the Director Maritime’s execution multiplier – orchestrating priorities, managing executive communications, and driving strategic cadence. Lead briefing materials, board decks and decision memos, while ensuring KPI tracking, cross-functional follow-through, and conversion of discussions into measurable outcomes, underpinned by strong documentation discipline and institutional memory.
Experience & Background
We welcome candidates with 12–15 years of experience across maritime, logistics, infrastructure, or climate strategy, including:
- Shipping, ports, or maritime engineering
- Maritime sustainability or decarbonization initiatives
- Consultancy or industry bodies
- Government or regulatory roles
- Multilateral or development institutions
Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field.
Additional Capabilities
- Strong understanding of maritime regulations and decarbonization frameworks
- Experience in public-private partnerships or industry alliances
- Ability to engage senior global stakeholders
- Experience in international forums or policy environments
- Strong strategic and analytical capabilities
- Operational maritime experience (preferred but not required
A strategic thinker and ecosystem builder who:
- Understands how maritime supply chains operate in practice
- Translates technical knowledge into industry-wide initiatives
- Engages confidently with senior stakeholders
- Thrives in global, multi-stakeholder environments
- Is motivated by accelerating sustainable shipping
- Direct exposure to global maritime leaders and policymakers
- Experience in international climate and maritime initiatives
- Opportunity to shape emissions transparency frameworks
- Collaboration across global logistics and sustainability experts
- A platform to influence a critical global transition
This role offers strong exposure to:
- Global maritime policy and collaboration
- Design and scaling of international initiatives
- Engagement with multilateral institutions
- Industry platform development
- Senior stakeholder engagement
At SFC, we combine global impact with entrepreneurial execution.
We value:
- Cross-sector collaboration
- Systems thinking and curiosity
- Practical solutions to complex challenges
- Diverse and global perspectives
Shipping is undergoing a defining transformation.
The decisions made today will shape the future of global trade and supply chains.
At SFC, you will be at the centre of that transition, helping build the partnerships, frameworks, and platforms that enable zero-emission shipping.
❤️Join a culture of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. What you will get:
At Smart Freight Centre, we believe in collaboration, creativity, and sustainability. We value everyone’s ideas and create a welcoming space where you can grow and make an impact.
- Take time for yourself:
Enjoy 27 days of holiday and 10 public holidays to relax, recharge, and do what matters most to you. - Grow with us:
We provide learning opportunities; you can keep building your skills and knowledge. - Care for your mind:
Full access to OpenUp means you can connect with psychologists, join mindfulness classes, and explore courses to support your mental health. - Good times guaranteed:
Whether it’s a creative workshop, a fun challenge, or some drinks and bites, join our team-building activities and enjoy time with your colleagues.