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Job Title:  Transport Dispatch Coordinator

Organisation: Hapag-Lloyd

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The roots of Hapag-Lloyd AG stretch far back into the 19th century, when the founding companies – Hamburg-Amerikanische Packetfahrt-Actien-Gesellschaft (Hapag) and North German Lloyd – put their first ships to sea carrying general cargo and passengers to New York. From these beginnings, in an exciting history marked by changes and upheavals, grew the leading and globally active container liner shipping company that we are today.

Job Summary: Planning transportation haulage between KEMBA port and carrier haulage for HLC KE into the hinterland countries in the most cost-effective way. Coordinating all transport requirements for imports/exports in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily updating of Inland Shipment report as per vendor status report of live shipments.

Amending transportation work orders (TREX) for additional service reported by subcontractor.

Checking discrepancies against transportation work orders and invoices shared with QSC.

Coordinating smooth operation of cargo and documentation for corridors in Uganda / Hinterland.

Coordinating issues that occur between the stake holders i.e. vendors, consignees (within 24hrs)

Tracking of cargo (within 7 days after departure from port)

Developing & expediting delivery instructions (within 7 days as per consignee instructions)

Assuring that carriers chosen can provide any special requirements (within 7 days before vessel arrival)

Evaluating vendor performance (Daily)

Ensure legal documents for GIT insurance is in place for vendors (within 24hrs after notice from vendor)

Communicating with POL/KE team with feedback on delivery (within 12hrs after query is raised)

Ad hoc additional charges are notified to the respective teams for collection (within 24hrs)

Ensuring documents are requested and received from POL (7 days before vessel arrival)

Closely coordination to ensure transport requirements in UG is aligned between customers and trucking vendors.

Equipment Dispatch basic duties

Port visit, basic cargo operations and TBL release process and port handover.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

University degree or equivalent

Shipping experience is a required

FIS – competence on relevant screens like T9500, S8100, T9000, T9610, E3000, T9100

Very good command of written and spoken English

Working knowledge of MS Office

Able to work well with others and follow guidelines

Success Citeria for this Position

Assertive negotiator, team player with proactive attitude and the ability to work under pressure, goal & deadline driven.

Provide proactive and effective hinterland transport solutions to clients whilst ensuring to always minimize cost without compromising service.

Build and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues to ensure a strong & long-term working / business relationship.

How to Apply:

All candidates should apply online at the link below.

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