Lijia Lu

Lijia (Sophie) Lu is an experienced freight trader currently working at COFCO International since April 2018, with prior roles including Junior Freight Trader and Freight Operations Executive. Lijia's earlier experience includes serving as a Chartering and Operations Executive at Wallem Commercial Services Ltd from May 2016 to April 2018, where responsibilities involved managing various vessel types and handling disputes effectively. Lijia also held the position of Commercial Coordinator at Wallem Commercial Services Ltd, overseeing operations for multiple vessel categories, and worked as a Trainee Shipbroker focusing on expanding networks within the industry. Lijia began a professional journey at Anglo Eastern Ship Management as a summer intern. Academic qualifications include a Master’s degree in International Shipping and Transport Logistics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Bachelor’s degree in International Shipping Management from Shanghai Maritime University.