Dirk Van Acker

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Chief Operating Officer CMA Lekki Freeport Terminal LFT @
Dirk Van Acker's Location
Nigeria, Nigeria
About Dirk Van Acker

Dear all, I'm Dirk, a meticulous and diligent professional with extensive experience in improving productivity, reducing cost, establishing cross-departmental relations, facilitating billing operations, and resolving issues. Employers recognize me for aligning organizational objectives with company’s mission, increasing revenue, and enhancing business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies. Throughout my career, I have developed a stellar track record of tackling unique circumstances and challenges, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. My ability to maintain uncompromising focus on high-quality standards and bottom-line profit improvements, conduct expansive market assessments to uncover vital expansion opportunities has been well recognized over the years. My intrapersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are second to none.If you want to know more about me, feel free to reach at dirkvanacker@yahoo.com

Dirk Van Acker's Current Company Details
Lekki Freeport Terminal a CMA CGM Group

Lekki Freeport Terminal A Cma Cgm Group

Chief Operating Officer CMA Lekki Freeport Terminal LFT
Dirk Van Acker Work Experience Details
  • Lekki Freeport Terminal A Cma Cgm Group
    Chief Operating Officer
    Lekki Freeport Terminal A Cma Cgm Group Sep 2023 - Present
    Nigeria
  • Cma Cgm
    Chief Operating Officer
    Cma Cgm Sep 2022 - Oct 2023
    Beirut, Lebanon
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  • Mictsl , Ictsi Group Terminal
    Chief Operating Officer
    Mictsl , Ictsi Group Terminal Feb 2020 - Oct 2022
    Madagascar
    As a COO, I supported restructure TOS system to latest Navis system in Terminal to increase workflow, reduce cost ratio, and facilitate budget reviewing. My duties comprises of analysing project terminal extension and transformation into STS type working process. I am entrusted with leading and spearheading HR operations, including recruiting, hiring, and training of newly employed staff for planning department and HSSE.Some of my key contributions within this role are as follows:♦ Increased productivity by aligning daily operations with goals and company's strategies.Reduce the headcount and increase productivity.♦ Devised, analysed, and renewed standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 28000, and ISPS in terminal.♦ Managed budget according to KPI.Keep the Terminal working in all safe matters during Covid 19 Pandemic.
  • Ictsi South Pacific
    Country Chief Operations Officer
    Ictsi South Pacific Oct 2017 - Jan 2020
    Papua New Guinea
    Within this job role, I conducted interviews, screened applications, and made recommendations to recruit eligible staff member for new terminals. My duties comprised of conducting effective training sessions for new professionals, while administering and managing IT and Engineering departments. I was responsible for streamlining business operations with client goals. Furthermore, I also developed effective relationships between terminals and customers.Below listed are some of my achievements:♦ Inaugurated and managed two new terminals in Lae and Port Moresby.♦ Facilitated billing operations through installation of new TOS program Navis 4 in Port of Lae and Moresby.
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  • Ictsi , Mgt Drc, Congo
    Chief Operating Officer
    Ictsi , Mgt Drc, Congo Jan 2016 - Oct 2017
    Matadi, Kongo Central, Congo (Drc)
    As a COO for ICTSI, I deployed new TOS program Navis 4 in MGT. I was assigned with the task of managing all facets of interviews to discover best match for operating terminals.My key-contributions within this role are as follows:♦ Succeeded in managing and directing new project in June 2016.♦ Formulated long-term relationship between terminal and customer.♦ Inaugurated and managed the Terminal.
  • Mictsl And Mgt, A Ictsi Group Company
    Operational Development Director
    Mictsl And Mgt, A Ictsi Group Company Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
    Toamasina, Madagascar
    • Coordinate the development of the greenfield project MGC in Matadi,DRC• Strat training a new team in Madagascar Terminal with workers from DRC. Selecting and identified new Managers for the project.• Start the O&A of the process for new terminal to deploy the TOS, Navis N4• Give steering advice for terminal of MICTSL.• Create the basic SOP to be installed for Ops and other departments for DRC.• Oversee the cost aspect and equipment needs for new terminal.
  • Mictsl, An Ictsi Group Member
    Chief Operating Officer
    Mictsl, An Ictsi Group Member Oct 2012 - Aug 2015
    Toamasina, Madagascar
     Upgrade the Terminal with a new Tos system, Navis N4  Upgrade the Terminal with a new Billing system under Navis  Upgrade Terminal Capacity from 200000 TEU to 400000 TEU, by an extension project  Upgrade terminal with DGPS system, Semi Auto container gate, and Lasstec weigh system. Increasing productivity while simultaneously reducing head count. Installed with the Team, ISO 9001-Iso 14001-ISO 28000. Reviewed the security and upgrade all to ISPS standards.
  • Tsp , An Til Group Member ( Msc )
    Chief Operating Officer
    Tsp , An Til Group Member ( Msc ) Jun 2010 - Sep 2012
    Département De San-Pédro, Bas-Sassandra, Côte D’Ivoire
    • Cut Company Operation cost with 20% by introducing new working processes and created new SOP.• Install a new TOS for the Terminal TSP, Windspot.• Hired and trained new managers and operators • Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades.
  • Changshu Xinghua Port Co
    Terminal Manager
    Changshu Xinghua Port Co Aug 2007 - Jun 2010
    Changshu China
    reorganization and optimalization of the Terminal in Changshu
  • Euroports Belguim
    Port Worker To Terminal Manager
    Euroports Belguim Mar 1991 - Jul 2007
    Antwerpen En Omgeving, België
    from docker ( port of Antwerp )till Terminal Manager

Dirk Van Acker Skills

Maritime Shipping Logistics Microsoft Office Maritime Operations Transportation Project Management Ports Customer Service Negotiation Microsoft Excel International Shipping Strategic Planning Operations Management Change Management Project Planning Container

Dirk Van Acker Education Details

  • Vti , Sint Laurentius Lokeren , Belgium
    Vti , Sint Laurentius Lokeren , Belgium
    Industrial Technology/Technician

Frequently Asked Questions about Dirk Van Acker

What company does Dirk Van Acker work for?

Dirk Van Acker works for Lekki Freeport Terminal A Cma Cgm Group

What is Dirk Van Acker's role at the current company?

Dirk Van Acker's current role is Chief Operating Officer CMA Lekki Freeport Terminal LFT.

What schools did Dirk Van Acker attend?

Dirk Van Acker attended Vti , Sint Laurentius Lokeren , Belgium.

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Dirk Van Acker has skills like Maritime, Shipping, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Maritime Operations, Transportation, Project Management, Ports, Customer Service, Negotiation, Microsoft Excel, International Shipping.

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