Belal Ragab

Belal Ragab

Chartering Executive

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  • About me

    Commercial Manager at DP World

  • Education

    • Faculty of commerce and business administartion, Helwan University.

      1997 - 2001
      Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) Business Administration and Accounting English Section Good
  • Experience

    • Egypt Trade Maritime Services

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2004
      Chartering Executive

      Searching and concluding potential chartering opportunities with the purpose of employing owned and chartered vessels.Pursuing new prospects related to various shipping agency services and logistics.Follow up vessels’ operations

    • APM Terminals

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
      Marketing Officer

      Fortunate enough to be a member of the startup team of a state-of-the art mega container terminal “SCCT” serving as a regional hub for the east Mediterranean area.Working closely with the Managing Director on commercial aspects allowed me to acquire extensive knowledge of container business and logistics.Covering Marketing & PR activities including but not limited to media, exhibitions and conferences.

    • KGL Ports International

      Jan 2007 - Feb 2008
      Project Support Manager

      Establishing the commercial function of a greenfield international container terminal with initial investment of 1 Billion USD contributed by the notable shareholders CMA-CGM, China Shipping, UASC, GE Finance, KGL PI and Damietta Port Authority.Fulfilling the Secretary of the Board of Directors function which consists of coordination among Board members to help raise the efficiency of Boards' operations and enhance decision making expeditiously and efficiently.Developing and maintaining professional relationships with multinational partners, stakeholders and relevant authorities. Show less

    • Tarot Tours Garranah - Member of Orascom Hotels & Development

      Feb 2008 - Oct 2013
      Deputy Managing Director of Branches

      Leading 6 General Branch Managers of Tarot Tours Company, under the umbrella of ORASCOM DH, providing a wide range of hospitality services with more than 350 employees.Shaping the strategy of the branches and establishing team norms which supported in growing a concept of mutual accountability.Managing Cruise vessels services in various ports (Sharm El Sheikh/ Hurghada / Nuweiba / Taba)Creating exceptional multimodal travel tours (Ferry/ inland transportation/Air) targeting revenue soaring while maintaining distinguished standards.Adopting supplier selection and negotiation approaches based on elevated quality of service provided at the optimum economic costs.Applying quantifiable measures of performance “KPIs” and guiding sales teams to optimize revenues.Developing and maintaining professional relationships with multinational partners, stakeholders and relevant authorities. Show less

    • Egypt Trade Maritime Services

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
      Branch Manager

      Establishing a new branch for a high-level shipping company specialized in maritime services for projects and sophisticated cargoes.Representing renowned international shipping lines and promoting Bulk & Project Carrier shipping services to existing and new acquired customers.Inaugurating door to door freight forwarding and logistics division.Developing and managing a multimodal logistics solution (RORO-inland transportation-RORO) connecting Turkey, Egypt and Gulf Region.

    • Egyptian Steel

      Apr 2016 - Sept 2019
      Group Logistics Manager

      Excel in providing integrated logistics solutions for an entire steel group consisting of 4 highly demanding business units.Managing service providers’ contracts with turnover exceeding EGP 1 Billion per annum.Inspiring a robust logistics team capable of performing door to door logistics process for importing 2 million tons of bulk and break bulk cargoes in addition to enormous traffic of containerized production supplies.Introducing pioneer shipping methodologies such as “Ex-Works” and “Vessel’s Chartering” as well as “Bonded warehouses storage” which generated substantial savings on Logistics operations budget. Show less

    • DP World

      Sept 2019 - now

      Leading the commercial team to attain unprecedented milestones for bulk business.Setting ambitious sustainable development strategy to ensure unparalleled achievements through diversifying port activities and cargoes.Introducing new services including but not limited to receiving car carriers and mega project cargos, in addition to establishing passenger terminal services and accommodating break bulk commodities.Resolving decisive conflicts as well as long-standing dues generated by complex claims. Show less

      • Commercial Manager Bulk / General Cargo / RORO / Cruise

        Feb 2021 - now
      • Commercial Contract Manager

        Sept 2019 - Feb 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Writing a Business Case

      LinkedIn
      Dec 2023
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    • Safe Leader Certificate

      DP World
      Jul 2023
    • Certificate in Supply Chain and Logistics

      DP World
      Oct 2022
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    • Commercial Academy Level 2: Executing Commercial Strategy

      DP World
      Jul 2023
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