Port Operations Officer

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.
Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

·       Follows-up vessels port calls.

·       Engages and follows up the performance of local vendors, including but not limited to Terminal Operators, agents, Pilots, towage companies, bunker suppliers, special cargoes surveyors and customs-brokers.

·       Maintains straight contact with 3rd party teams, partner lines and internal departments in connection with vessel’s operations.

·       Keeps close contact with Pilots, Terminal Operators, Port Authorities, and Maritime Authorities.

·       Keeps ECSA RO and Line/HO permanently informed of the general port situation as well all other relevant information, especially as far as infrastructure developments is concerned.

 Expected Results: Ensures vessels rotation as per schedule or else as instructed by HO or ECSA RO.

Please ensure you are familiar with the CMA CGM Corporate Internal Mobility guidelines.