JOHN NDUONYI

• Lead day-to-day terminal, yard, gate, and vessel operations at Nigeria’s first deep-sea port.
• Act as relief Shift Manager, ensuring continuity of operations during leave periods.
• Coordinate berthing schedules with Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and mooring gangs.
• Supervise container (import/export/empty), OOG, breakbulk, and special cargo operations.
• Monitor customs gate-in/gate-out activities using Navis N4 and SPARCS TOS.
• Enforce terminal safety, security, and ISPS compliance across all stakeholders.
• Allocate manpower and equipment to maximize productivity and minimize operational downtime.
• Monitor staff KPIs across yard, gate, and vessel operations.
• Liaise with stakeholders on billing, data integrity, and TOS reporting.
• Prepare detailed daily operational performance reports and trend analysis.

Key Achievement:

• Successfully led and supported operations for 100+ vessels and barges, including special cargo, during the startup phase of Nigeria’s first deep-sea port.

• Supervised barge-based container movement between terminals, reducing road congestion.
• Implemented logistics policies for marine container transport operations.
• Managed loading/offloading of import, export, and empty containers on barges.
• Supervised tugboat crews and barge deployment schedules.
• Oversaw yard utilization, container stacking, and gate activities.
• Managed system clerks, tally clerks, riggers, crane, and plant operators.
• Coordinated equipment maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Tracked GMT haulage fleet for last-mile container delivery.
• Drove continuous improvement in terminal performance metrics.

Key Achievement:

• Achieved daily performance of 8 barges, exceeding management’s target of 6 barges/day, generating ₦3M+ revenue per barge.

• Managed cross-border logistics operations across Benin, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Togo.
• Developed standardized transport rates and clearing/forwarding contract templates.
• Prepared shipping documentation for customs and port authorities.
• Cleared containers through seaports and airports.
• Managed regional warehouses for marketing and operational materials.
• Controlled inventory levels and audited warehouse records.
• Tracked shipments and provided real-time customer updates.
• Produced KPI and performance reports for executive management.

Key Achievement:

• Designed and implemented logistics, transport, and warehousing frameworks that supported regional expansion.

• Managed high-value raw material and finished goods warehouses.
• Coordinated inbound/outbound logistics for GMT and FrieslandCampina WAMCO.
• Utilized SAP ERP for inventory, reporting, and cost control.
• Achieved 99% inventory accuracy through structured cycle counts.
• Implemented warehouse safety policies in line with OSHA standards.

Key Achievement:

• Supervised warehouse assets valued at ₦2 billion, ensuring zero major losses.

• Managed import/export container operations and documentation.
• Supervised container transfers between APM Terminals and Lilypond Depot.
• Played key roles in FACT SAP and LogStar system implementation.
• Managed reefer containers, export stuffing, and manifest preparation.
• Served as super-user for global export activity reporting platforms.

Key Achievement:

• Part of the team that achieved 60% export turnover growth during the 2010–2012 global economic crisis.

• Supported ISPS Code implementation across port facilities.
• Conducted maritime security surveillance and risk assessments.
• Investigated security breaches and enforced port security protocols.

Key Achievement:

• Contributed to LTIF-free completion of Nigeria’s first deep offshore FPSO projects (EHRA & BONGA).