PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT

Participated in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as Shunting Coordinator and General Cargo Officer, supporting container movement coordination, cargo handling, and yard operations .

Worked on the Zanzibar Airport Construction Project as a Transport Officer under Lion Trading Company, serving as a Customs Agent and Transport Service Provider. The main contractor for the project was Beijing Construction Engineering Group.

1. East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP PROJECT)

EACOP Project
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a 1,443 km pipeline project transporting crude oil from Hoima, Uganda to Tanga, Tanzania. It is one of the largest cross-border infrastructure projects in East Africa, requiring extensive logistics, cargo handling, and coordination.

Main Contractor – E.A.L.S. Limited
E.A.L.S. Limited is the main logistics contractor for the EACOP project in Tanzania, responsible for transportation, warehousing, lifting operations, and overall logistics management to ensure safe and efficient delivery of project cargo.

Subcontractors – Transportation

For the EACOP Project, the main logistics contractor E.A.L.S. Limited (EALS) engaged Superstar Freight Forwarder (SSF) as a key subcontractor in transportation services. SSF further subcontracted companies such as Capital Enquiries, Delina, FMS, and Blue Coast, who were responsible solely for the movement of cargo by road. This network of partners ensured timely and efficient transportation of pipes, general cargo, abnormal loads, and OOG shipments across Tanzania and Uganda.

Logistics Operations Summary – Ports, ICDs & Project Sites 

We have completion discharge of 87,605 Pipes with zero Lost Time Injury

We have directly loaded FBE pipes (18 meters in length, with various thicknesses including 10mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 18mm) at Dar es Salaam Port.

We have successfully offloaded 16 vessels carrying 18-meter FBE pipes of different thicknesses (10mm, 13mm, 15mm, and 18mm).

We have managed the movement of over 300 trucks transporting loaded pipes and general cargo from Dar es Salaam Port/ICD's to the warehouse buffer yard and to the project site.

Major Achievements in Port and Inland Logistics 

Coordinated and supervised the handling, documentation, and movement of general cargo for the Africa Pipeline project.

Ensured compliance with all ICD regulations and customs clearance procedures.

Monitored cargo operations, minimizing delays and ensuring timely delivery to project sites.

Collaborated with cross-border teams to streamline logistics and operational efficiency.

Maintained safety standards and provided accurate operational reports to management.

Managed the loading and movement of:

• General cargo

• Pipeline equipment

• Abnormal cargo (oversized or heavy items)

• OOG (Out-of-Gauge) shipments

• FBE PIPES

Supervised and coordinated cargo operations to ensuring smooth handling of all shipments from the warehouse to project sites.

Inspected vehicles prior to loading to guarantee compliance with safety and operational standards.

Inspected vehicles prior to loading to ensure safety and operational compliance.

Supervised the movement of trucks within the yard to optimize loading operations.

Monitored vehicle sequencing to minimize delays and improve workflow

Project Achievement – Zanzibar Airport Construction Project

Client: Ministry of Infrastructure Zanzibar

Main Contractor: Beijing Construction Engineering Group

Customs & Logistics Agent & Transporter: Lion Trading Company Limited

My Role: Transport Officer at Lion Trading

• Worked under Lion Trading, the official customs and transport agent for the project.

• Supported logistics operations for the Zanzibar Airport construction project.

• Oversaw transportation of both normal cargo and abnormal/oversized shipments to the construction site.

• Coordinated transport schedules, supervised loading and offloading, and ensured compliance with customs regulations.

Zanzibar Airport Expansion Project

• Successfully cleared over 500 containers and handled more than 2,000 loose packages for Airport cargo, without causing any environmental harm or damage to the goods.

• Supervised and managed 50 trucks, including route planning and return operations.

• The project was implemented under the Government of Zanzibar, Ministry of Infrastructure, in collaboration with other tasks including the handling and delivery of boats and various project cargo to Tumbatu
  
  

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