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Daniel Bittencourt Viana

Daniel Bittencourt Viana

Santos

Summary

Maritime Transportation and Containers Terminal professional with 10 years of experience in Container Terminals and 16 years of experience in Vessel Operators and private and public Port Operators with high level of professional experience, motivated and always looking for improvement and personal growth and results and objectives for the company, adding my experience acquired on both sides of this business.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vessel Planner

MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company - Santos
10.2008 - 04.2024
  • Cargo plan execution for Vessel Container in the ports of Americas, Europe and the Middle East, planning the discharge and the loading of the cargo on board according to the ship's rotation and in accordance with the specifications of the vessel and terminals, taking into account especially refrigerated cargo and dangerous cargo, properly segregated on board and always executing the best load distribution on board (crane split) to optimize the operation
  • Definition of stability and capacity of the vessel with execution of the calculations necessary to determine the appropriate settings for the planning
  • Analysis and approval of oversized cargo (OOG) and general cargo (BREAKBULK) according to your capacity and restrictions
  • Execution of pro-forma (berth windows) and Coordination of work schedules moorings in ports with Agencies, Terminals and Governmental Agencies for minimize delays such as waiting berth, overtime and detention
  • Daily meetings with the Logistics Department to coordinate the movement of empty containers on board of the vessels and in ports
  • Daily contact with agencies and terminals in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East
  • Maintenance of daily reports (vessel utilization reports, regional departure reports, capacity reports, operational departure report, movement schedule and fuel consumption of vessels
  • Fast, smooth and efficient dialogue between agencies and operators ports around the world mainly with customers
  • Coordinated closely with the commercial team to prioritize high-yield cargoes during vessel space allocation
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries regarding sailing schedules, transit times, and special cargo requirements in a timely manner
  • Participated in industry conferences and workshops to stay current on emerging trends and technology advancements in vessel planning.

Shipplanner

Santos Brasil S/A - Santos
05.2005 - 10.2008
  • Planning and execution of Vessels Containers, RO-RO and Yard operations
  • Working in the operational planning of activities for 5 berths, defining the quantities of gangs, teams and equipment allocated, yard configuration and the nature of operations
  • Allocation of refrigerated and dangerous cargo in the Yard, properly segregated and general cargo as well special projects
  • Full knowledge of cargo lashing on pier and on board and definition of lifting points for general cargo and identify their restrictions and capacity
  • Definition of terminal traffic, internal flow rules and definition of the matrix terminal flow to optimize equipment productivity and the Terminal's production capacity
  • Knowledge in Terminal and Pier design and their impact on operational efficiency
  • Executing the best use of the Terminal, analyzing occupancy, vessel waiting time, planning factors and identify corrective measures to avoid possible operational conflicts
  • Ensure that the Vessel and the Yard operations are managed appropriately in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Definition of standards for equipment allocation and ensuring the optimal use of yard and vessel equipments
  • Focal point with vessel operators and internal and external customers
  • Fast, smooth and efficient dialogue between vessel operators and internal customers and external partners to maintain strong and professional relationships with customers
  • Participation in meetings with the team to discuss new processes, aiming to improve efficiency and quality of service
  • Participation in training with the aim of updating knowledge and promote professional growth.

Shipplanner

Sepetiba Tecon S/A - Rio De Janeiro
10.2004 - 05.2005
  • Planning and execution of Vessels Containers, RO-RO and Yard operations
  • Working in the operational planning of activities for 2 berths, defining the quantities of gangs, teams and equipment allocated, yard configuration and the nature of operations
  • Allocation of refrigerated and dangerous cargo in the Yard, properly segregated and general cargo as well special projects
  • Full knowledge of cargo lashing on pier and on board and definition of lifting points for general cargo and identify their restrictions and capacity
  • Executing the best use of the Terminal, analyzing occupancy, vessel waiting time, planning factors and identify corrective measures to avoid possible operational conflicts
  • Ensure that the Vessel and the Yard operations are managed appropriately in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Definition of standards for equipment allocation and ensuring the optimal use of yard and vessel equipments
  • Fast, smooth and efficient dialogue between vessel operators and internal customers and external partners to maintain strong and professional relationships with customers
  • Participation in meetings with the team to discuss new processes, aiming to improve efficiency and quality of service
  • Participation in training with the aim of updating knowledge and promote professional growth.

Shipplanner Assistant

Rio Cubatão Logística Portuária - Cubatao
11.2003 - 10.2004
  • Planning and execution of Vessels Containers, RO-RO and Yard operations
  • Working in the operational planning of activities for 2 berths, defining the quantities of gangs, teams and equipment allocated, yard configuration and the nature of operations
  • Allocation of refrigerated and dangerous cargo in the Yard, properly segregated and general cargo as well special projects
  • Full knowledge of cargo lashing on pier and on board and definition of lifting points for general cargo and identify their restrictions and capacity
  • Definition of terminal traffic, internal flow rules and definition of the matrix terminal flow to optimize equipment productivity and the Terminal's production capacity
  • Knowledge in Terminal and Pier design and their impact on operational efficiency
  • Executing the best use of the Terminal, analyzing occupancy, vessel waiting time, planning factors and identify corrective measures to avoid possible operational conflicts
  • Ensure that the Vessel and the Yard operations are managed appropriately in accordance with company policies and procedures
  • Definition of standards for equipment allocation and ensuring the optimal use of yard and vessel equipments
  • Focal point with vessel operators and internal and external customers
  • Implementer of TOS Maher, being responsible for defining the Yard layout and general storage rules automating the storage of the cargo in the full cargo terminal and in the Depot Empty Terminal
  • I also worked as Coordinator of the full cargo terminal and in the Depot Empty Terminal, having spent the last 4 months at the company acting as Coordinator of Preventive Maintenance for Equipments as Stackers and Mobile Harbor Cranes (Fantuzzi and Gotwald)
  • Contributed to cost savings by optimizing container handling equipment utilization during cargo operations at ports.

Port Operations Control

Libra Terminal 37 S/A - Santos
02.1998 - 04.2003
  • Acting as Yard Controller on the pier and yard of the Terminal and Ship operations, controlling sequencing of loading and unloading and storage between Stackers, RTG's and Trucks, coordinate TRA'S entry flow for direct delivery of imports to the street and internal flow of the terminal
  • Gate Operator, import delivery (GMCI) or receipt of export to storage
  • Container Surveyor, on-hire and off-hire inspection by IICL
  • Yardplanner: receipt and storage of the export cargo duly segregated for direct loading
  • Participation in the implementation of the TOS Cosmos in the first terminal privatized in Brazil.

Education

MBA - Port Management

Universidade Católica De Santos
Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
10.2024

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Universidade Metropolitana De Santos
Santos, Sao Paulo, Brazil
11.2010

No Degree Segregation of Dangerous Cargoes On Ships And Yard -

Capt. Adriano Coppieters
09.2007

No Degree Vessel Planning -

Incatep
10.2003

No Degree Containers : Inspection, Expertise And Consultancy -

NPO – Human Resources - Prof.: Leo Pergolizzi
02.2001

Skills

  • Vessel Operations
  • Terminal Operations
  • Excellent time management
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proactive and problem solver
  • Able to handle pressure easily and quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action
  • Ability to manage change effectively
  • Coherence when defining objectives and goals
  • Office package domain, PowerBi and Microsoft corporate tools platform
  • EU Citizen (Portuguese)

Languages

Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Vessel Planner

MSC - Mediterranean Shipping Company - Santos
10.2008 - 04.2024

Shipplanner

Santos Brasil S/A - Santos
05.2005 - 10.2008

Shipplanner

Sepetiba Tecon S/A - Rio De Janeiro
10.2004 - 05.2005

Shipplanner Assistant

Rio Cubatão Logística Portuária - Cubatao
11.2003 - 10.2004

Port Operations Control

Libra Terminal 37 S/A - Santos
02.1998 - 04.2003

MBA - Port Management

Universidade Católica De Santos

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Universidade Metropolitana De Santos

No Degree Segregation of Dangerous Cargoes On Ships And Yard -

Capt. Adriano Coppieters

No Degree Vessel Planning -

Incatep

No Degree Containers : Inspection, Expertise And Consultancy -

NPO – Human Resources - Prof.: Leo Pergolizzi

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