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Job Purpose:

  • The counter team is responsible for ensuring our customers have a smooth and effective import / export release process. They deliver the highest levels of quality and create value for customers as well as for Hapag-Lloyd.

Job Responsibilities:

  • OBL issuance and acceptance
  • Container releases - Print delivery orders as well as make amendments, when and if needed, and update it in the custom system immediately
  • Check & verify that documents presented at counter are correct and as per agents manual, thereby ensuring quick and smooth delivery of documents to customers
  • Local document stamping- Ensure mandatory requirements have been fulfilled prior to release of Original Bills of Ladings or Delivery Orders to customer
  • Payment postings - Work on cash outstanding on daily basis to reconcile accounts and identify missed collection cases
  • Maintaining Blank BL form stationary record as per the process for OBL printing facility at customer premises
  • Process BL amendments in urgent cases
  • Be proactive in responding to daily emails

Requirements & Job Qualifications

  • University degree or equivalent
  • Very good command of written and spoken English
  • Working knowledge of MS Office
  •  Core understanding of the Kenyan regulations governing the documentation required for release of cargo.
  •  Understanding of the B/L pre-checks prior to signing
  • Dispute resolution while adhering to internal regulations and KPI’s.
  • Able to work well with others and follow guidelines
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good time management.

 

 

*** Disclaimer - Recruitment Fraud Alert 2025

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We have recently become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities in which individuals or entities misrepresent themselves as Hapag-Lloyd Middle East Shipping LLC or UASC Limited. They offer fake job opportunities and demand payments for handling recruitment fees, certifications, travel expenses, or visa applications. Please note that Hapag-Lloyd Middle East Shipping LLC or UASC Limited does not charge any fees during the recruitment process, and all communications regarding job offers will come from official company channels. Do not respond to such fraudulent solicitations. You will only be contacted by Hapag-Lloyd HR if you have applied for an open position on our website.

Job Level - 6B

Application Deadline - June 6th, 2025

Über Hapag-Lloyd

Mit einer Flotte von 287 modernen Containerschiffen und einer Gesamttransportkapazität von 11,9 Millionen TEU ist Hapag-Lloyd eine der weltweit führenden Linienreedereien. Im Segment Linienschifffahrt ist das Unternehmen mit 13.500 Mitarbeitenden an Standorten in 139 Ländern mit knapp 400 Büros präsent. Hapag-Lloyd verfügt über einen Containerbestand von 11,9 Millionen TEU – inklusive einer der größten und modernsten Kühlcontainerflotten. Weltweit 114 Liniendienste sorgen für schnelle und zuverlässige Verbindungen zwischen mehr als 600 Häfen auf allen Kontinenten. Im Segment Terminal & Infrastruktur bündelt Hapag-Lloyd seine Beteiligungen an 20 Terminals in Europa, Lateinamerika, USA, Indien und Nordafrika. Rund 2.600 Mitarbeitende sind dem Segment Terminal & Infrastruktur zugeordnet und bieten neben den Terminalaktivitäten ergänzende Logistikdienstleistungen an ausgewählten Standorten.

Contact person

Wendy Muchiri HR Manager