SAMWEL SOKA

Experience
7+ years of experience managing logistics, shipping, and port operations
Directed daily operations to ensure uninterrupted business continuity
Secured company assets through effective risk management and control measures
Built and maintained strong supplier and transporter partnerships to optimize supply chain performance
Managed investor-level logistics operations for major investor clients, including AFRICAN FIBRE, GS GROUP LIMITED, SAPPHIRE and GOODWILL
Improved workflow efficiency, resulting in enhanced overall productivity
Reduced average container dwell time by 20% through proactive port coordination
Achieved 15% cost savings by resolving storage, weight, and container size discrepancies
Increased on-time cargo delivery performance to 95%
Reduced shipping documentation turnaround time to 24 hours for operation activities

• Introduced cost-saving measures to reduce overheads.
• Formulated strategic plans, driving company growth and expansion.
• Created efficient resource allocation plan to maximise utilisation.
• Maintained high standards of service by implementing quality control procedures.
• Achieved team collaboration with regular staff meetings and feedback loops.
• Oversaw facility upgrades, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

• Managed daily port and logistics operations for import and export cargo at Dar es Salaam Port.
• Coordinated container verification, scanning, and release with DP World and port authorities.
• Reduced average container dwell time by 20% through proactive follow-up and issue escalation.
• Resolved billing and storage discrepancies, realising 15% savings on disputed charges.
• Enhanced documentation turnaround time for B/L amendments from 48 hours to 24 hours.
• Coordinated transporters and delivery schedules, achieving 95% on-time cargo delivery.
• Tracked vessel ETA/ETD and discharge performance to minimise operational delays.
• Ensured full compliance with port, safety, and customs regulations.