Abdul Rauf Shaikh

26 years of experience in International Shipping industry. Worked in Hong Kong and London. 

• Ability to manage post fixture contracts for Palm Oil & Chemicals majors resulting in long-term business with clients
• Skilled at mitigating short landing problems between receivers, charterers and owners
• Possess high degree of cultural awareness through international exposure in order to successfully work with a global clientele
• Have extensive experience liaising with P&I, H&M insurers, Classification Societies, Flag State and other related relevant authorities
• Successfully minimised delays in vessel operations by optimising discharging and loading, arranging bunkers, stores, provisions, crew change and other operational aspects
• Competent in maintaining nominations and cargo history for COAs and other main clients through effective stakeholder management and negotiation and reporting directly to the managing director of the company.
•   Possess knowledge of customers and their areas and specializations in the chemical market
• Have good knowledge in People Soft (PS8), Shipnet, IMOS (VIP) and SEDNA (email)
• A team player with the capacity creating values for the company by keeping a positive and proactive attitude.
• Adaptable to working with an international, multi-cultural work force.

Winona State University – Winona, Minnesota, USA / BS Hons Marketing