Welcome to SDW Recruitment – Your Trusted Recruitment Partner Specialising in Shipping, Freight Forwarding, and Logistics

At SDW Recruitment, we provide tailored recruitment solutions across the shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, port operations, technology, and senior hire sectors. We partner with businesses of all sizes — from ambitious start-ups and fast-growing logistics firms to SME freight forwarders, to the leading global players.

With over 25 years of industry experience, we bring a deep understanding of the market and a strong track record of matching the right people with the right roles. Whether you’re a business looking for new talent or a candidate searching for your next opportunity, you can rely on us to support you every step of the way. As part of

Flexible recruitment services – tailored to your needs. We deliver flexible recruitment solutions designed to grow with your business. We understand that every organisation—and every career—is unique. That’s why we adapt our approach to match your goals, timelines, and specific hiring needs.


Just some of the jobs we are currently recruiting for…

Account Manager – Freight Forwarding at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Southampton Permanent / Full Time

Do you have strong account management and commercial experience gained within the logistics sector?

Customs Coordinator at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Suffolk Permanent / Full Time

Are you an experienced Customs Clerk looking to take the next step in your career

Cargo Coordinator at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Portsmouth Permanent / Full Time

Are you looking for a role that combines being in the office, but the variety of spending some time in the warehouse / jumping on a forklift in a busy

Account & Relationship Manager – Freight Forwarding at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Hampshire Permanent / Full Time

Do you have strong account management and commercial experience gained within the logistics sector?

Marine & Yacht Shipping Commercial Manager at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Hampshire Permanent / Full Time

Are you looking for a unique commercial role within the marine sector?

Vessel and Port Operations Planner at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Portsmouth Permanent / Full Time

Do you have previous shipping or operations planning experience?

Procurement Executive – Shipping & Logistics – 6 Month FTC at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Hampshire Contract or Temp

Do you have procurement experience within logistics?

Senior Multimodal Freight Forwarder at SDW Recruitment Ltd

Southampton Permanent / Full Time

Do you have previous shipping or freight forwarding experience? Maybe only 18 months, or perhaps 20+ years?

Import Operations Coordinator at SDW Recruitment Limited

Suffolk Permanent / Full Time

Embark on an exciting journey with our Felixstowe based client as a Import Operations Coordinator!


Trusted by the shipping, freight forwarding, logistics & supply chain sector

We are proud to be the trusted recruitment partner for a wide range of logistics companies, from smaller owner managed freight forwarders, mid-sized transport & warehousing companies, through to global supply chain providers and manufacturers

We recruit for a wide range of roles throughout the industry, from entry to senior / director level, these include:

Import & Export, Freight Forwarding & Liner, Project Cargo, Break Bulk, Customs Clearance, Air, Road & Sea, FCL & LCL, Transport & Distribution, Dangerous / Hazardous Cargo, Fulfillment & Warehousing, Courier & Pallets, 3PL & 4PL, through to Digital Solutions, IT & Software.

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Latest shipping news & recruitment blogs

Our latest news from the shipping & logistics sector, hiring & recruitment blogs and career advice

Insight day at DP World Southampton

Today, Steve was luckily enough to attend DP World Southampton’s insight day which consisted of a presentation on the port operations, both currently & in the future – including sustainability which seems very big on DP World’s agenda, which is good to see. But for Steve, today was all about vessels, cranes, containers & straddle

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SDW at Multimodal Expo at the NEC

Steve our Director attended Multimodal at the NEC in Birmingham the, leading UK Expo for the shipping, logistics & freight forwarding sector. Recruiting at all levels for many of the exhibitors, from leading shipping lines, large & small freight forwarders and hauliers, Steve certainly enjoyed catching up with everyone, like the lovely Daphne from Portico

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SDW at Seawork

Great to catch up with some really valued long term clients at Seawork yesterday. Steve our Director, caught up with long-term valued clients Ross Negus of Southampton Freight Services, Jo Dixie of PSP Worldwide Logistics & Jonathan Williams of Williams Shipping just to name a few. Steve commented ‘Recruitment is a people business, always has

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