About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 287 modern container ships and a Vessel Capacity 2.2 million TEU, as well as a Container Capacity 3.2 million TEU including one of the world’s largest and most modern reefer container fleets, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13.500 employees and 400 offices in 139 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 11.9 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports across the world. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. The roughly 2.600 employees assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment deal with terminal-related activities and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations.

Reports to Senior Manager Dangerous Goods

Overview:

Support the safe, compliant, and efficient handling of Dangerous Goods (DG) within the Region Middle East (RME). Ensure adherence to international and national regulations and Hapag-Lloyd standards, while providing operational guidance to stakeholders and acting as a point of expertise for validation, approvals, and documentation processes.

Responsibilities:

·        Maintain departmental operational standards, driving continuous improvement, compliance, and achievement of performance targets.

·        Develop and refine procedures, resolving complex DG issues by applying sound judgment and implementing effective solutions.

·        Provide technical guidance and support to commercial and operational teams; deliver and support regional training to build DG competence.

·        Coordinate with the Validation Center (KC – Poland) to secure timely DG approvals and guide booking stakeholders on validation processes.

·        Consolidate and verify cargo information in FIS against terminal data to ensure accuracy for approved shipments.

·        Prepare and issue DG Summaries and the HAZ file, confirming or adjusting stowage and segregation instructions in line with standards.

·        Apply the 4-Eyes principle to DG bookings, stowage, and segregation to safeguard accuracy and compliance.

·        Act as the key contact for DG-related communication, including shore-to-ship support and emergency response when required.

Qualifications:

·        Diploma or degree in Maritime, Logistics, or Transport Science.

·        At least 3 years of professional experience in shipping or logistics operations, preferably with exposure to Dangerous Goods handling.

·        Strong command of written and spoken English; additional languages are an advantage.

·        Solid working knowledge of the IMDG Code and its application in daily operations.

·        Familiarity with DG documentation requirements and validation processes.

·        Basic awareness of 49CFR and ADR regulations relevant to shipping.

·        General understanding of shipping operations and regulatory frameworks.

·        Awareness of main DG cargo categories, associated risks, and handling requirements.

·        Knowledge of CTU packing principles, including securing and safety guidelines.

·        Awareness of stowage and segregation practices, with the ability to escalate complex cases.

·        Flexibility to work beyond standard office hours when required by operational demands.

·        Occasional travel within or outside the region may be required to support DG training, workshops, or operational needs.

 

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Carol Mwanza