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.

About the job:

To drive day-to-day berth prospect agreements with terminals, focusing on the fast turnaround of vessels to meet network requirements. Monitors operational progress and drives proforma optimizations in collaboration with Network Execution.

Your tasks:

  • Vessel information and particulars received is submitted to NPA Onne to process provisional import bill and share ESEN with terminal operator. 
  • Hard copy of Cargo Manifest to be physically submitted to Customs, NPA and NIMASA prior vessel arrival. 
  • Process NPA receipt for berthing clearance with NPA Onne after when the Telex / Invoice shared by HL Lagos BA.
  • Process NIMASA bills for sailing clearance with NIMASA Onne after when the Telex / Invoice shared by HL Lagos BA.
  • Process and secure Customs approval for loading export full at Onne.
  • Share approved export customs clearance with Onne terminal.
  • Reconciliation of all discharge and load on each vessel for HL & VSP if any.
  • Attend Voyage and NPA/stake holders meeting and share feedback.
  • Attend and solving Customs/NPA related issues on vessel and export matters when the need arises.
  • Periodic visit to terminal ED/TD.

KPI'S:

  • Port Productivity
  • Planned vs Actual port stay
  • Waiting time
  • Pre- / Post Idle time

Your Profile:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marine studies, logistics, supply chain management, or a related field, or experience as a Nautical Officer.
  • Proven experience in port and terminal management, with a focus on berth planning, port operations, and hub management.
  • Strong knowledge of port operations, vessel scheduling, and terminal activities.
  • Strategic mindset and the ability to develop and implement effective plans and initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to drive operational improvements.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. 
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards in port and terminal operations.
  • Familiarity with port and terminal management software and tools.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

We offer:

  • The opportunity to introduce solutions of which you are personally convinced
  • Excellent opportunities for further development, supported by a spacious range of training and development opportunities
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Health and life Insurance benefit

Contact person

SANDRA WOKORO Senior Coordinator, HR/Admin