Walter Cahálo

Coordinate crew changes.

Arrange for visa for crew.

Meet and greet crew at airport.

Coordinate shipments, clear ship spares/equipment’s related to O&G activity

Working with ABS partner ATPI/Griffin and arrange tickets for the clients crew,booking the tickets.

Working closely coordinating with FPSO/Offshore supply vessels fleet,arrange launch coordination for crew transfer and land transportation for crew

• Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
• Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
• Contributed to business growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
• Handled incoming and outgoing crew and receiving activities.

• Air & Sea freight Import/export Coordination, follow up of shipments from the pre-alert to delivery, full assistance to customer and follow up on the clearance status, ensure that the deadlines are fulfilled liaising with the broker team to expedite the release of the cargo, main accounts: ( SONATIDE).
• Managed a high volume of shipments daily, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
• Utilized advanced industry software tools to manage shipment scheduling, tracking, and overall workflow efficiently while minimizing the risk of errors or missed deadlines.
• Maintained strong relationships with carriers, customs brokers, and clients for smooth coordination of shipments.
• Ensured compliance with import/export regulations, avoiding costly penalties or delays due to non-compliance issues.

• Ensure the excellence of operations in the country, assisting in all modes of transport, as well as in crew changes and ship agency matters
• Ensure physical movements and administrative quality by performing, supervising and training the people
• Responsibilities and Duties: Handle in-country freight forwarding operations, including interactions with foreign countries
• (ports, airports, customs, borders, customs brokers, suppliers, etc.) Close monitoring and relationship with terminals, both airports and ports to reduce storage costs and increase the efficiency of operations
• Plan and oversee in-country ship and crew change agency operations
• Maintain customer relationship and provide quotes within 24 hours
• Open, organize, invoice and maintain administrative files in accordance with Angolan law and requirements internal
• Train and prepare entry-level personnel to take on additional responsibilities within the established operations
• Maintain a vast and clear supplier database.

• Document controller Negotiation Experience in logistics and transport management
• Experience in travel management (accommodation certificates, visas, hotel reservations, training, offshore logistics and offshore transport reservations) Movement of onshore/offshore personnel; Experience in the Oil and Gas industry Coordination of all travel activities and vessel crew needs; Proactive communication with customers Opening/follow-up of billing dossiers
• Monitoring of Protection and Indemnity Insurance; Ensuring compliance with the industry standards (medical, visa, certified); Take care of travel arrangements (certificates of accommodation, visas, hotel reservations, training, offshore logistics and offshore transportation booking (for customers); Walter Cahálo +244 938 846 067 | Cahalo.walter@gmail.com | Luanda, Luanda Manage a centralized electronic system that stores all transport data.

• Plan and coordinate the physical movement and flow of information about port operations and your intermodal transportation needs
• Act in the administration of port organizations, performing strategic functions
• Administrative and operational
• Manage cargo and passenger water transport; Manage people to provide optimized flow of the origin-destination cycle; Plan and manage optimal equipment utilization and intermodal needs; Catalog and manage storage strategies, freight calculation, transshipment planning, ship traffic systems, tugboats, berth occupancy rate; Manage environmental projects and human resources; Inspecting, performing expertise, evaluating, issuing a report and technical opinion in the area.

Responsible for air import shipments of clients

Main point of contact for coordination between all applicable parties for all air import shipments customers

Responsible for timely completion of import documents, customs clearance process and coordinate with both customer and/or warehouse for timely delivery of cargo

Communicate regularly with customer regarding customer’s shipment status as well as continuous communication with overseas to meet delivery commitments; follow-up with airline or shipping company to monitor and track arrival information and updates.

Ensure customer profiles are accurate and updated.

Sales activities toward agents and customers.

(taking care of the SAIPEM
account)

• Prepared accurate shipping documents such as bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin to facilitate smooth customs clearance processes.
• Maintained strong relationships with carriers, customs brokers, and clients for smooth coordination of shipments.
• Assisted clients in navigating customs clearance procedures, offering guidance on required documentation and regulatory requirements as needed.
• Oversaw cargo claims to investigate and resolve loss or damage issues during transit.

• Air & Sea Freight customs clearing in Soyo at Kwanda base and Luanda (working with customers like Halliburton, ENSCO, Sonair, Sonasurf, TSSA, Offshore Contractors)
• Monitor and coordinate the import and export process of various cargo, air and sea
• Contact with customs and port agents.