Senior Manager – Cargo Operations Location: Mumbai Experience: 12+ years Industry: Container Shipping / Shipping Line / Feeder Operations / Maritime Operations Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Manager – Cargo Operations with strong shipping-line/carrier-side cargo operations experience and direct exposure to GCC port operations. The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end cargo and vessel operations across multiple ports, including cargo execution, vessel planning, load/discharge coordination, transshipment, feeder/mainline operations, special cargo, operational KPIs, cost optimisation and stakeholder management. Direct experience handling cargo/vessel operations across GCC ports is critical for this position. Candidate Profile:12–18 years of progressive experience in container shipping / shipping-line operations / maritime cargo operations. Minimum 4–5 years of direct Cargo Operations / Vessel Operations / Cargo Execution / Transshipment experience. Direct hands-on GCC operational exposure is essential, preferably involving ports across the UAE, Saudi Arabia,



Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and/or Bahrain. Strong understanding of shipping-line cargo execution, rather than only port/terminal-side cargo handling. Experience in mainline and feeder vessel operations, transshipment, cargo routing, vessel allocation/utilisation and operational recovery. Exposure to DG/HAZ, OOG, Reefer and special cargo operations. Experience coordinating with terminals, port authorities, feeder operators, shipping agents, Customs and other operational partners. Robust understanding of operational KPIs such as vessel TAT, schedule reliability, cargo connection performance, rollover, terminal productivity and cost performance. Proven experience in team leadership, stakeholder management, vendor/service-provider management and operational cost optimisation. Familiarity with shipping/cargo systems, vessel planning tools, TOS/ERP and cargo tracking platforms. Excellent communication, de

📌 Senior Manager (Mumbai)
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📍 Mumbai