Hire Top Air & Ocean Freight Executives in 10 Business Days
In international freight forwarding, global trade, and cross-border logistics, your competitive advantage is the operational caliber of your leadership. Stop losing revenue on public job boards that only deliver unqualified applicants and job hoppers. As specialized freight forwarding recruiters, Robins Consulting quietly maps competing global forwarders and NVOCCs to secure proven, passive operational leaders directly from your competitors. Interview fully vetted candidates and eliminate international gateway bottlenecks within 10 business days.
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"Posting and praying" on public job boards only attracts unqualified or chronically unemployed applicants. As a premier logistics headhunter, we bypass the noise and privately recruit passive, currently employed executives to transform your supply chain operations.
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We recruit across the entire strategic and operational leadership spectrum for standalone distribution hubs, omnichannel fulfillment centers, and cold storage networks:
Executive & Senior Leadership
Executive & Senior Leadership
Robins Consulting’s air and ocean freight vetting criteria
Craig Robins brings over 34 years of hands-on operations and human resources experience, including a decade-plus tenure as Vice President of Human Resources at Stevens Transport. Because we have sat in executive operational seats, we evaluate warehousing candidates through practical operational conversations
Carrier Allotment & Space Procurement Literacy
We test ocean executives on FCL/LCL contract negotiations, Vessel Sharing Agreements (VSAs), and NVOCC tariff filings. We evaluate air freight leaders on Block Space Agreements (BSAs), charter negotiations, and airport gateway ULD slotting.
Customs & Regulatory Compliance Audit
We verify their practical command of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Licensed Customs Brokerage operations, C-TPAT security standards, and Partner Government Agency (PGA) clearance protocols.
Digital Forwarding Systems Adoption
We assess hands-on leadership in deploying and optimizing enterprise forwarding platforms, including CargoWise, Flexport, Descartes, and Magaya.
P&L & Margin Spread Discipline
We evaluate their track record in managing station P&Ls, mitigating container demurrage and detention exposure, and defending the gross margin spread between buy-side carrier rates and sell-side shipper pricing.
Gain a Competitive Edge in Global Freight Leadership
In capital-intensive international freight, your leadership is the definitive difference between protected margins and costly operational delays. Partnering with a specialized search firm is not an administrative expense, it is a strategic investment designed to yield a defined Return on Investment (ROI) by protecting your operating margins and mitigating trade risk. Here is how our targeted approach delivers an immediate operational advantage:
Reach a broader field of qualified candidates.
Bypass public job boards and tap into a hidden network of passive, high-performing executives who are currently employed and driving results for your competitors.
Focus on the core operations of your business.
Reclaim your time and step away from daily firefighting. We handle the heavy lifting of recruitment so your C-suite can focus entirely on strategic growth and margin protection.
Fill critical vacancies without interrupting continuity.
Maintain absolute discretion during your search to prevent internal panic or competitor rumors, ensuring seamless leadership transitions with vetted candidates presented in just 10 business days.
Reduce the costs per hire.
Eliminate the catastrophic financial risk of a bad hire and the expensive overhead of a generalist internal search with our highly accurate, 100% guaranteed placement process.
Trusted by leaders across the industry
Robins Consulting has an impeccable track record with clients ranging from Transport Topics 100 Carriers to Fortune 500 Companies. They work with us because we’ve proven our commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Fast, efficient, and easy to work with. Robins Consulting is my preferred search firm. They keep me on top.
I have worked with Robins Consulting since 2012. They save me time by quickly delivering top talent for my hard to fill positions. They are my competitive edge.
I had the pleasure of working with Craig during my recent career transition. Craig worked tirelessly on my behalf and due to his unwavering focus; "we" successfully landed a life-changing position. Thanks for your guidance, coaching and steady-hand, Craig. I appreciate all your help!
Craig served as the executive recruiter who helped successfully lead me through the recruitment process leading to an executive position at Swift Transportation. Craig was honest, direct, well organized, and followed through on commitments he made to me. He helped me understand the requirements and skills neccessary to succeed in the role he was recruiting to fill, provided exposure to key leaders, and helped me understand the culture of the company.
I reached out to Craig to gain insight on a project I was working on. Craig was a great resource and most willing to help me understand a market I was just discovering. Craig helped me recruit an experienced trucking executive to assume the President role of Chesapeake Energy’s new Trucking Division. I really appreciate the help Craig provided and would recommend him without hesitation.
I worked with Craig on a daily basis for over a decade at Stevens Transport. He was my Vice President of Human Resources. He helped me grow my company by recruiting experienced candidates for every department. We called him again in mid-2016 to recruit an experienced Vice President of Administration, Director of Maintenance and a Director of Safety. Craig continues to deliver solid results for us.
Hands down, the best Executive Recruiter I've ever worked with. Craig is driven, well connected, and extremely experienced at what he does. I highly recommend working with him
Thank you Craig, for identifying and successfully recruiting our Executive Vice President of Intermodal. He’s been a fantastic addition to our Executive Team!
Frequently asked questions about air and ocean freight executive recruitment
Why shouldn't our internal HR team handle an international Station Director search?
Staffing senior-level freight forwarding and NVOCC roles requires a deep, practical understanding of global trade lanes, carrier space procurement, and customs regulations. High-performing forwarding leaders are currently employed and do not browse public job boards. We function as an extension of your team, leveraging 34 years of industry relationships to contact passive candidates directly during evenings and weekends when they are available.
How do you verify whether a candidate's book of business is transferable?
We conduct rigorous operational vetting conversations to analyze a candidate's historical accounts, lane volumes, and non-compete covenants. We verify whether previous volume was generated by their direct commercial execution or merely supported by corporate house accounts, ensuring their shipper relationships are authentic and compliant.
How do you keep an executive replacement search confidential?
Absolute confidentiality is our standard. Sourcing a competitor’s key station manager or trade compliance director requires extreme discretion to prevent competitor rumors or customer concern. We never post open roles publicly and reach out directly to candidates under strict non-disclosure agreements.
How fast can you deliver vetted freight forwarding candidates?
Within exactly 10 business days of launching your air or ocean search, we deliver a slate of fully vetted, highly aligned executive candidate profiles directly to your leadership team for review.
What happens if the placed forwarding executive does not work out?
Every retained search is backed by our 100% written placement satisfaction guarantee. If a placed candidate leaves or fails to meet performance expectations during the guarantee period, we execute a full replacement search at zero additional cost to your company.
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