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Polychronis Manousis

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I am a goal-driven, hands-on, results-oriented shipping professional with a lifelong winner’s mindset. I’m a former national swimming champion, Muay Thai title holder, and ex-special forces cadet with a skipper license.

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I am a goal-driven, hands-on, results-oriented shipping professional with a lifelong winner’s mindset. I’m a former national swimming champion, Muay Thai title holder, and ex-special forces cadet with a skipper license. I bring extensive field experience as a ship agent and operations manager.

With 18 months of liquids/chemicals/gas shipbroking experience, I currently manage a portfolio of 15 Owners and oversee end-to-end operations for 10+ vessels on Time Charter. I excel in communication, business development, and building lasting relationships, and I thrive on industry events and influencing decision-making.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • Greek, ModernFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail
  • Other

Work experience· 4 roles

Shipbroker & Operator · Green & Black Shipbrokers BVJun 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

Managing a portfolio of 15 Owners and 10 Charterers (fleet over 50+ vessels); negotiating voyage and time-charter contracts; evaluating market intelligence; handling claims from presentation through final settlement; driving business development and representing the company at industry events (EPCA, IP Week, Eisbein, Posidonia).

Operator · Pol product BVJun 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

Demand planning and production follow up for fruit pulp; about 10 shipments per month; engaging with clients for creation and approval of Sales contracts; owns end-to-end operations for all deals up to 1 million USD.

Freight Forwarder · Ceva LogisticsJan 2022 – Jun 2022 · 6 mos

Chartering space, consolidating shipments and negotiating booking notes; Planning, Contracting and Monitoring Haulage Transport from Origin to Destination; Creating Master and House Bills of Lading.

Ship Agent · Marva Shipping AgencyMar 2018 – Aug 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Education

Master's Degree in Shipping & Transport · Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences2021 – 2025
Certified Member · Hellenic Shipbrokers Associations (HSA)2019 – 2020
Bachelor's degree in Maritime Studies · University of Piraeus2013 – 2018

Certifications and awards

Certified Member, Hellenic Shipbrokers Associations (HSA)2019 – 2020

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