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South Africa

Athens Greece And Perth Australia

Kaolin Clay Project. Complete development from lease of Mine to IPO.More to come.

Greece

C.E.O. Trading in Cargo, Vessels and Freight Futures .

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

Transgrain (Nidera)Responsibilities included:• Turn the lossmaking freight book around using freight trading to stop any losses and bring the freight business back into profit. • Raw material planning, chartering, operations and scheduling for 18 Million mt of grains with a freight spend of more than Usd$200 million per annum• Negotiate freight contracts in the Cape and Panamax, Supra and handy sectors in support of the above products. • Collaborate with customers to improve… Show more Transgrain (Nidera)Responsibilities included:• Turn the lossmaking freight book around using freight trading to stop any losses and bring the freight business back into profit. • Raw material planning, chartering, operations and scheduling for 18 Million mt of grains with a freight spend of more than Usd$200 million per annum• Negotiate freight contracts in the Cape and Panamax, Supra and handy sectors in support of the above products. • Collaborate with customers to improve sales margins and volumes through the provision of creative and competitive freight• In depth research of competitor information and delivery strategies• Strategic planning of procurement, drafting, executing and implementing freight, stevedoring and logistic contracts. • Logistic support for product sales by extending service and logistic delivery and production of KPI reporting on market and contract performance• Logistic and operational analysis for the whole grain trading desks• Monitor and ensure compliance with group HSE policy and standards Show less

Perth, Australia

Head of Shipping Fortescue Metals GroupResponsibilities include:• Develop, set up and execute freight and logistics strategies to support implementation and maximize value to Fortescue Metals group in delivering CFR products. • Raw material planning, chartering, operations and scheduling for 50 Million mt of raw materials with a freight spend of more than Usd$200 million per annum• Negotiate freight contracts in the Cape and Panamax sectors in support of the above products.… Show more Head of Shipping Fortescue Metals GroupResponsibilities include:• Develop, set up and execute freight and logistics strategies to support implementation and maximize value to Fortescue Metals group in delivering CFR products. • Raw material planning, chartering, operations and scheduling for 50 Million mt of raw materials with a freight spend of more than Usd$200 million per annum• Negotiate freight contracts in the Cape and Panamax sectors in support of the above products. • Collaborate with customers to improve sales margins and volumes through the provision of creative and competitive freight• In depth research of competitor information and delivery strategies• Strategic planning of procurement, drafting, executing and implementing freight, stevedoring and logistic contracts. • Logistic support for product sales by extending service and logistic delivery and production of KPI reporting on market and contract performance• Logistic and operational analysis of green and brown fields mine acquisitions• Monitor and ensure compliance with group HSE policy and standards• Responsible for the attempted Private Equity raising to with the aim of “Floating “ the shipping company on the NY stock exchange.. Show less

Singapore

Responsibilities include Opening new office in Singapore for Freight Investor Services(FIS - FFA broking) and FIS Physical (Physical brokering),Including all corporate responsibilities of a new venture for FIS. Employment of staff. Business development for a paper trading desk (FFA’S) and physical broking.Meeting all governmental requirements and hiring personnel. Day to day running of office administration, Brokering vessels and FFA’s. Research and identification of new… Show more Responsibilities include Opening new office in Singapore for Freight Investor Services(FIS - FFA broking) and FIS Physical (Physical brokering),Including all corporate responsibilities of a new venture for FIS. Employment of staff. Business development for a paper trading desk (FFA’S) and physical broking.Meeting all governmental requirements and hiring personnel. Day to day running of office administration, Brokering vessels and FFA’s. Research and identification of new shipping & logistic business opportunities.Taxation agreements with MAS to attain 5% tax status. Show less

Melbourne Area, Australia. London,England. Phalabora South Africa.

Responsibilities include:• Develop and execute freight and logistic strategies to support implementation and maximize value to the Rio Tinto group in delivering CFR products. • Raw material planning, chartering, operations and scheduling for 12.0 Million mt of raw materials (salt, coal, iron ore, gypsum, pig iron) with a freight spend of more than Usd$110 million per annum• Negotiate freight contracts in the panamax, handy max and handy sized sectors in support of the above… Show more Responsibilities include:• Develop and execute freight and logistic strategies to support implementation and maximize value to the Rio Tinto group in delivering CFR products. • Raw material planning, chartering, operations and scheduling for 12.0 Million mt of raw materials (salt, coal, iron ore, gypsum, pig iron) with a freight spend of more than Usd$110 million per annum• Negotiate freight contracts in the panamax, handy max and handy sized sectors in support of the above products. • Collaborate with customers to improve sales margins and volumes through the provision of creative and competitive freight• In depth research of competitor information and delivery strategies• Strategic planning of procurement, drafting, executing and implementing freight, stevedoring and logistic contracts. • Logistic support for product sales by extending service and logistic delivery and production of KPI reporting on market and contract performance• Logistic and operational analysis of green and brown fields mine acquisitions• Monitor and ensure compliance with group HSE policy and standards• Conduct HSE audits on owned and controlled vessels Show less

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