Background

AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. With 23,000 employees in 50 countries, the company connects Africa to Africa and to the rest of the world. AGL relies on its 250 subsidiaries in Africa, Haiti, Timor and Indonesia to provide port, ocean, logistics and railway solutions.

Mission Description

IFFO-Container Logistics is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the efficient movement, handling of empty and full containers for export operations genset management and yard operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with shipping line depots for timely release and availability of empty containers for export.
• Plan and supervise the dispatch of containers for stuffing.
• Liaise with transporters and drivers to ensure timely movement of empty and loaded containers.
• Monitor vehicle allocation, turnaround time, and adherence to schedules.
• Address transport-related issues promptly to avoid operational delays.
• Coordinate with the internal equipment handling/workshop team for:
• Fixing and unfixing of clip-on gensets to reefer containers.
• Ensuring proper functioning and availability of gensets.
• Oversee fueling operations for gensets and maintain adequate fuel levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures in handling reefer units.
• Coordinate the drop-off of loaded containers at the AGL yard or designated facility.
• Ensure proper stacking, positioning, and tracking of containers in the yard.
• Supervise the electric plugging (plug-in) of reefer containers once gensets are removed and regular monitoring of the function of the Reefer containers and temperature monitoring
• Coordinate the movement and loading of containers from the yard to the port for export
• Ensure documentation and timing align with vessel cut-offs and port requirements.
• Maintain close communication with Internal Export Ops team and Port/ terminal ops team.
• Prepare and submit daily stock reports of full containers at AGL yard
• Track and report container movements (in/out, yard status, transit).
• Highlight operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all operations comply with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety among drivers, operators, and yard personnel.

Qualifications

• Degree/ Diploma in C & F or shipping or related field.
• Hands-on experience with reefer containers and genset operations is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with shipping lines and depots

Experience

• 2 years in C & F or shipping.

• Coordinate with shipping line depots for timely release and availability of empty containers for export.
• Plan and supervise the dispatch of containers for stuffing.
• Liaise with transporters and drivers to ensure timely movement of empty and loaded containers.
• Monitor vehicle allocation, turnaround time, and adherence to schedules.
• Address transport-related issues promptly to avoid operational delays.
• Coordinate with the internal equipment handling/workshop team for:
• Fixing and unfixing of clip-on gensets to reefer containers.
• Ensuring proper functioning and availability of gensets.
• Oversee fueling operations for gensets and maintain adequate fuel levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational procedures in handling reefer units.
• Coordinate the drop-off of loaded containers at the AGL yard or designated facility.
• Ensure proper stacking, positioning, and tracking of containers in the yard.
• Supervise the electric plugging (plug-in) of reefer containers once gensets are removed and regular monitoring of the function of the Reefer containers and temperature monitoring
• Coordinate the movement and loading of containers from the yard to the port for export
• Ensure documentation and timing align with vessel cut-offs and port requirements.
• Maintain close communication with Internal Export Ops team and Port/ terminal ops team.
• Prepare and submit daily stock reports of full containers at AGL yard
• Track and report container movements (in/out, yard status, transit).
• Highlight operational bottlenecks and recommend improvements.
• Ensure all operations comply with company standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety among drivers, operators, and yard personnel.

• Reefer containers and genset operations
• Shipping lines and depots operations
• Container logistics
• Yard operations coordination
• Port and terminal coordination
• Reporting and documentation
• Compliance and safety regulations

• Degree/ Diploma in C & F or shipping or related field.
• Hands-on experience with reefer containers and genset operations is a strong advantage.
• Experience working with shipping lines and depots