Alejandro Sanchez Moreno
Cadiz
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 23 years in foreign trade and port logistics. Manages shipping operations across multiple Spanish ports, ensuring compliance with customs legislation. Trains teams to optimise logistics and improve service delivery. Represents S.C.A. in negotiations, strengthening port relationships and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Shipping Manager
LAMAIGNERE SHIPPING S.L
01.2010 - Current
- Coordinated Spanish port shipping operations and routes, ensuring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Represented S.C.A. across Spanish ports, fostering relationships and ensuring adherence to operational standards.
- Provided training to new S.C.A. employees to ensure compliance with port procedures. and onboard them for port work.
Operations Manager
LAMAIGNERE SHIPPING S.L
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed budgets and financial planning, delivering cost savings while maintaining service quality and operational standards.
- Reviewed and revised operational policies, aligning procedures with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated NSPA contractor port services across Cadiz, Rota, Seville, Algeciras, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with regulations.
- Managed 15 personnel across container, yacht, passenger, and military arrivals.
- Facilitated 300 port visits annually alongside 50 NATO and military ship visits, enhancing operational readiness and stakeholder engagement.
Branch Manager
LAMAIGNERE S.L.
Cadiz
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Managed agency functions and operations for all vessels in port, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing service delivery.
- Directed daily operations, streamlining processes to optimise efficiency and enhance overall productivity.
- Liaised with ship-owners, operators, charterers, and masters to deliver high standards of service quality and consistency during vessel port stays.
- Managing a team of 3 personnel and attended an average of 100 port visits per year.
- Military vessels (NATO ships and other than NATO) attended an average of 15 port visits per year.
- Cultivated strong relationships with suppliers to enhance service quality.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to establish quality, cost and delivery requirements.
- Negotiated contracts with service providers to secure competitive rates and services for vessel operations.
- Ensure effective control of operational costs
- Prepare report on operations for management.
- Served as a customs broker, freight forwarder, and shipping company representative to facilitate logistics.
- Lines Represented: Cunard Line, Seabourn Line, Crystal Cruises, Costa Crociere, Sea Dream Yachts
- Local Agent for NSPA Contractors for the ports of Cadiz, & Rota Naval Base
Custom Broker
MARITIMA BAHIA DE CADIZ
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Facilitated smooth clearance of goods through customs by accurately preparing and submitting documentation.
- Processed customs documentation efficiently, facilitating the swift movement of legitimate cargo through border checkpoints.
- Coordinated with port and airport authorities to streamline customs clearance processes, reducing delays for passengers and cargo.
- Coordinated with authorities to resolve vessel and cargo operational issues promptly.
- Document customs and authority requirements to ensure compliance before and after vessel calls.
- Report daily vessel and jetty activities to enhance communication with Marine Operations Manager.
Commercial Manager
FL IBERIA
, Andalucia
01.1992 - 01.1995
- Developed and managed sales forecasts, collaborating with marketing team to align strategies and enhance market positioning.
- Maintained detailed records of sales activities, analysing trends to pinpoint underserved areas and potential improvement opportunities.
- Coordinated lubricants distribution to optimise supply chain efficiency.
Education
Master in Maritime Administration and Port Management -
University of Cadiz
Cadiz, CA01-2003
Degree in Nautical Studies & Maritime Transport -
University of Cadiz
01-1999
Skills
- Shipping operations
- Freight forwarding
- Customs compliance
- Shipping operations
- Vessel disbursement
- Operational cost control
- Route optimization
- Port authority liaison
- Terminal collaboration
Custom
- Shipping - Liner, Tramp / Container, Bulk Carrier - Reefer / Dry Cargo, Passenger ship, Yacht, Navy ships
- Operations-Vessel/Port
- Freight Forwarding
- Agency Agreements/vessel disbursements
- Close liaison with Port Authorities, Customs, Terminals, Master for the smooth operation of the vessels in port.
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Italian
Upper Intermediate
B2
Certification
- Risk assesment (International)
- Cyber Security Awareness (International)
- Display Screen Equipment
- Essential Health and Safety Training - Global (Best Practice)
- Slips, Trips & Falls (International)
- GDPR EU: Essentials
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
- An Introduction to ISO Certification
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
- Accident Reporting
- Mental Health Awareness - Global (Best Practice)
- Fire Awareness
Timeline
Shipping Manager
LAMAIGNERE SHIPPING S.L
01.2010 - Current
Operations Manager
LAMAIGNERE SHIPPING S.L
01.2005 - 01.2010
Branch Manager
LAMAIGNERE S.L.
01.1998 - 01.2005
Custom Broker
MARITIMA BAHIA DE CADIZ
01.1995 - 01.1997
Commercial Manager
FL IBERIA
01.1992 - 01.1995
Master in Maritime Administration and Port Management -
University of Cadiz
Degree in Nautical Studies & Maritime Transport -
University of Cadiz