Christiaan Vermeulen

• Specializing in the following services:
• Airfreight Import / Export
• Sea Freight Import / Export
• Domestic and Cross Boarder Road Transport
• International Courier
• Negotiating tariffs with various service providers
• Managing of clients, proactively addressing their unique shipping requirements and challenges.
• Assisting clients with all shipping needs and requirements.
• Building long-Lasting relationships with clients and service providers
• Arranging Customs clearance for import and exported goods
• Obtaining necessary documents required for import and export
• Liaising with consolidators regarding freight bookings and documents
• Opening of Client files
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge regulations and international trade laws.
• Costing & Invoicing
• Following up on outstanding payments
• Accounting & Account payments

• Handling of Airfreight export formalities from start to finish
• Quotes / Estimates
• Negotiate freight rates with airlines
• Opening and registering shipment files
• Capturing shipper and consignee details
• Preparing and submitting customs documents
• Checking correct HS Codes / Tariffs
• Booking space with various airlines
• Arranging collection & delivery of caro from shipper to airport with warehouse manager
• Drafting of MAWB & HAWB
• Labeling of cargo ready for export
• Updating customers daily on cargo movement
• Arranging and attending meetings with airlines to discuss rates and services
• Attending meetings with new customers
• Assisting clients with all related queries and tracking information
• Forwarding of pre-alerts to agents
• Requesting and forwarding of POD's
• Calculating and finalizing cost
• Invoicing

• Transferred internally to our Cape Town offices to get the airfreight department up and running.
• Handling of Airfreight export formalities from start to finish
• Quotes / Estimates
• Negotiate freight rates with airlines
• Opening and registering shipment files
• Capturing shipper and consignee details
• Preparing and submitting customs documents
• Checking correct HS Codes / Tariffs
• Booking space with various airlines
• Arranging collection & delivery of caro from shipper to airport with warehouse manager
• Drafting of MAWB & HAWB
• Labeling of cargo ready for export
• Updating customers daily on cargo movement
• Arranging and attending meetings with airlines to discuss rates and services
• Attending meetings with new customers
• Assisting clients with all related queries and tracking information
• Forwarding of pre-alerts to agents
• Requesting and forwarding of POD's
• Calculating and finalizing cost
• Invoicing

In the first 4 months I have achieved highest turnover out of all departments. I have managed to grow the airfreight department to be the most profitable out of all other departments.

• Handling of Airfreight export formalities from start to finish
• Quotes / Estimates
• Negotiate freight rates with airlines
• Opening and registering shipment files
• Capturing shipper and consignee details
• Preparing and submitting customs documents
• Checking correct HS Codes / Tariffs
• Booking space with various airlines.
• Arranging collection & delivery of cargo from shipper to airport.
• Drafting of MAWB & HAWB
• Labeling of cargo ready for export
• Updating customers daily on cargo movement.
• Arranging and attending meetings with airlines to discuss rates and services
• Attending meetings with new customers.
• Assisting clients with all related queries and tracking information.
• Forwarding of pre-alerts to agents.
• Requesting and forwarding of POD's
• Calculating and finalizing cost
• Invoicing
• Closing and signing off shipment files

• Booking of transport by Road & Rail of raw materials to be exported
• Monitoring movement of cargo by road & road.
• Booking sufficient space for cargo to be offloaded in port
• Conduct manual checks of cargo and weigh bridge slips once cargo arrives in port
• Compare and compile weigh bridge slips of loaded cargo weight to arrival cargo weight
• Monitor and photograph offloading.
• Arranging inspections with Surveyors to insure commodities are in spec and uncontaminated
• Detect discrepancies in cargo shipments with careful inspections and close monitoring.
• Arrange transport with Shipping line.
• Attending daily in port meetings to discuss upcoming vessel arrivals, loading plans and delays, equipment availability, planning & problem solving.
• Updating clients daily of cargo arrival & ship movement.
• Processing customs documents for export.
• Daily inspections of stockpiles, taking photographs and capturing daily weather reports
• Once vessel arrives - attend onboard vessel meetings to discuss loading procedures.
• Making contact with Surveyors to finalize all inspections on board prior to loading.
• Updating clients on vessel arrival and scheduled loading plans.
• Compiling all documents.
• Completing full photographic Powerpoint presentation once completed.
• Signing of Mates receipts with ship captain.
• Built working relationships with clients, port operations, vessel agents & shipping lines
• Client List:

Samancor

BHP Billiton

Assore

Ore & Metal

• Delivered & Collected goods and products to customers on time and in excellent condition.
• Communicated with customers to provide delivery updates and confirm delivery locations.
• Coordinated efficient route planning
• Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
• Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
• Streamlined vehicle inspection process before each morning with thorough checklists to identify potential issues proactively.
• Safely transported goods across long distances,
• Conducted daily vehicle maintenance checks
• Assisted in loading and unloading goods, ensuring they were securely fastened and undamaged upon arrival.
• Maintained clean vehicle, enhancing professional image of company.
• Updated logs and tracking documents.
• Maintained professional and friendly demeanor during deliveries to uphold company reputation.
• Assisting with escorting of Abnormal loads when required,