Belal Ragab

Experience

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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