GANESH KADU
Navi mumbai
Summary
Results-oriented professional with extensive experience in port operations and emergency response management. Expertise in optimizing cargo handling processes and reducing turnaround times. Experienced Vessel Planner/Yard Planner, leading system implementations and ensuring safety protocols during vessel loading and discharging. Strong skills in problem-solving, training development, and effective stakeholder communication.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Incharge
Nhava sheva Freeport Terminal
Mumbai
10.2024 - Current
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring maximum utilization of personnel and equipment.
- Streamlined cargo handling processes, reducing turnaround time and boosting customer satisfaction.
- Directed emergency response efforts during critical incidents, minimizing damage and facilitating swift recovery of port operations.
- Liaised with shipping agents, customs officials, and port authorities to ensure efficient and timely cargo transfers.
- Supervised safe, efficient loading and unloading of goods, advising on and implementing port regulations.
- Implemented safety protocols for all port operations, significantly reducing the incidence of workplace accidents.
- Managed gate and yard operations, achieving consistent trailer turnaround times within 60 minutes.
- Handled the day-to-day running of port operations, ensuring smooth coordination of import and export cargo.
- Developed and maintained effective communication channels with ship crews, port staff, and external stakeholders for streamlined operations.
- Managed the allocation and utilization of berths, ensuring optimal use of available space and resources.
- Coordinated vessel arrivals and departures, optimizing schedules to enhance port efficiency and reduce delays.
- Led daily briefings and debriefings for shift teams, covering operational activities and updates.
- Collaborated with rail and yard supervisors to ensure efficient train operations.
- Partnered with engineering department to schedule and execute maintenance activities on equipment.
- Provided regular training sessions for operational and contract staff in relevant trade skills.
- Stopped all equipment operations after completing the ongoing operations cycle when wind speed exceeded 14m/s.
- Ensure if the wind speed reaches or exceeds 16m/s , quay cranes moved to their designated anchor position , put storm pin and choke the crane wheels
Executive – Vessel Planner
Nhava sheva Freeport Terminal
Uran
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Dedicated implementation specialist with Planning Expert more than ten years of experience working in the Port Operations-Planning
- Lead Vessel Process operation in System Implementations of Navis
- Delivered successful system go-live, enhancing organizational readiness and operational capabilities.
- Developed and implemented new processes and procedures and coordinated System Vendor (Navis) for system implementation
- Implemented processes and trained team members for terminal operations.
- Participated in process integrations and testing.
- Organized vessel loading and discharging schedules to ensure efficiency.
- Oversaw vessel loading and discharging to maintain operational flow.
- Ensured proper handling of dry, reefer, dangerous, and special cargo.
- Maintained vessel stability and trim conditions during and after operations.
- Ensured timely turnaround of vessels within allocated port time.
- Managed traffic in the container yard to optimize operations.
- Collaborated with terminal operations teams to streamline the loading and unloading processes, reducing turnaround times.
SR. OFFICER – Vessel Planer /Yard Planner
ADANI HAZIRA PORT LTD
Hazira, Surat
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Executed and monitored vessel loading and discharging operations to adhere to schedules and enhance turnaround times
- Plan the loading and discharging of vessel
- Ensure that vessels are turned around within it allocated port time
- Ensure that stability and trim condition to the vessel during and after operations
- Ensured proper handling of all cargo types to maintain safety standards. dry, reefers, dangerous or special cargo are handled correctly
- Facilitated smooth traffic flow in container yard to optimize operations and minimize delays
TOWER CONTROL OFFICER
KANDLA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL KUTCH GUJRAT
Kandla, Gujarat
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Updating of actual arrival time of vessel in IPOS
- Monitor the vessel loading & discharge
- Took corrective actions to resolve clashes or constraints
- Monitored real-time updates to ensure accuracy
- Monitored crane activity list and corrected discrepancies as needed
- Sent crane activity report to ops support clerk in standard format and updated vessel checklist
- Ensure cost effective utilization of all resources
- Communicating instructions from planner and Shift in Charge to yard and wharf through radio
- Planning QC and RTG for maintenance
FLEET SUPERVISOR
RITU LOGISTIX
Nhava
12.2005 - 12.2020
- Planned, managed, and deployed vehicles for efficient movement between port and CFS for load and empty transport.
- Delivered solutions to transportation challenges, ensuring quality service within budgetary constraints.
- Monitor quality, quantity, delivery times, and transport costs
- Negotiated rates and contracts with logistics providers, recommending optimal transport modes and routes for vehicle arrangements across all India regions.
RTG OPERATOR
NSICT/DPWORLD
Nhava Sheva
10.2003 - 11.2005
- Operated rubber-tired gantry crane to facilitate container movement.
- Loading and offloading of container, covering ship, housekeeping, road and rail operation as per RDT
- Executed day-to-day duties with precision and reliability, ensuring smooth operations.
- Facilitated team-building activities to strengthen working relationships.
YARD SUPERVISOR / TOWER CONTROL OFFICER
NSICT/DPWORLD
Uran
05.2001 - 10.2003
- Ensured optimum yard utilization and planning based on size, type, and damage status of containers
- Coordinate efficient deployment of cargo handling equipment to achieve maximum output
- Maintained truck turnaround time under 30 minutes by optimizing loading processes
- Attended customer calls and emails, providing timely responses to inquiries
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
- Learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, enhancing overall efficiency
Yard Controller
NSICT/DPWORLD
Uran
05.1999 - 05.2001
- Managed Yard operations for loading, discharge, and offloading to ensure seamless workflow
- Communicating Deck, Wharf checkers and tower control for smooth operation
- Communicating vessel crew, Contractors, Lashers etc
- Executed plans and updated job progress for accurate tracking
- Worked at various locations as checker at vessel, Yard and ICD Operation
- Preparing Container survey Report
- Gained new skills through hands-on training and applied them to enhance daily task performance
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Tally clerk
Master Marine services Pvt. Ltd.
Uran
01.1998 - 05.1999
- Updated container discharge and loading procedures, enhancing safety compliance.
- Conducted container surveys to evaluate condition and ensure compliance.
- Recorded inventory levels and maintained accurate stock records for marine supplies.
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payment for vendor services and materials.
- Assisted in preparing financial reports to support management decision-making processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Veer Wajekar A.S.C. College Funde Mumbai
Navi Mumbai05-1997
H.S.C -
Veer Wajekar Junior College Funde Mumbai
Navi Mumbai03-1994
S.S.C -
Veer Wajekar Higher School Funde Mumbai
Navi Mumbai03-1992
Skills
- Resource allocation
- Vessel planning
- Emergency response management
- Cargo handling
- Traffic Management
- Task Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Operational Training
- Multitasking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
- Stakeholder communication
Accomplishments
- 03/01/98, Diploma in Computer Application (Ms Office, internet, Java programming, UNIX programming)
- 03/01/01, Successfully completed Elementary Fire Fighting training at T.S. Rehman School Mumbai
- 03/01/01, Successfully completed Basic Safety Courses at NHAVA SHEVA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL LTD.
- 09/01/21, Successfully completed PORT & TERMINAL MANAGEMENT: LEARN PORT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
- 01/01/22, Successfully completed LOGISTICS AND OCEAN SHIPPING IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- 01/01/22, Successfully completed BUSINESS ANALYTICS WITH EXCEL
- 11/01/22, Successfully completed GOOGLE ANALYTICS
- 11/01/22, Successfully completed Aws Cloud Practitioner course.
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Marathi
Achievements
- Best performer award for maintains consistently high performance and deliver exception outcomes in NHAVA SHEVA FREEPORT TERMINAL (JAN25-DEC25)
- Execution star award for exceptional performance at NSFT (JAN26-MAR26)
Timeline
Shift Incharge
Nhava sheva Freeport Terminal
10.2024 - Current
Executive – Vessel Planner
Nhava sheva Freeport Terminal
02.2023 - 10.2024
SR. OFFICER – Vessel Planer /Yard Planner
ADANI HAZIRA PORT LTD
07.2022 - 02.2023
TOWER CONTROL OFFICER
KANDLA INTERNATIONAL CONTAINER TERMINAL KUTCH GUJRAT
01.2021 - 06.2022
FLEET SUPERVISOR
RITU LOGISTIX
12.2005 - 12.2020
RTG OPERATOR
NSICT/DPWORLD
10.2003 - 11.2005
YARD SUPERVISOR / TOWER CONTROL OFFICER
NSICT/DPWORLD
05.2001 - 10.2003
Yard Controller
NSICT/DPWORLD
05.1999 - 05.2001
Tally clerk
Master Marine services Pvt. Ltd.
01.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Veer Wajekar A.S.C. College Funde Mumbai
H.S.C -
Veer Wajekar Junior College Funde Mumbai
S.S.C -
Veer Wajekar Higher School Funde Mumbai