Cargo Superintendent

Company Description Cascadia Maritime Logistics (CML) is an independent Ro-Ro specialist that combines liner services and time-chartered tonnage into single bookings for wheeled and high-and-heavy cargo. The company transports a wide range of units, including cars, construction machinery, static cargo on MAFI trailers, and yachts or boats on roll-trailers, using ramp-based operations with typical safe working loads of 50–150 mt. CML focuses on challenging and underserved trade lanes such as Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South East Asia, while also serving key hubs including Shanghai, Hambantota, Jebel Ali, Khor Fakkan, Casablanca, Alexandria, Autoport, and Aqaba. With offices in Vancouver, Dubai, and Istanbul supported by a global agency network, CML offers international exposure and collaboration opportunities for maritime logistics professionals.Role Description The Cargo Superintendent is a full-time, on-site role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This position oversees day-to-day cargo operations for Ro-Ro vessels, including planning stowage, coordinating loading and discharge, and ensuring safe and efficient handling of wheeled, high-and-heavy, and static cargo. The role involves close coordination with port authorities, terminal operators, agents, and vessel crews to align cargo plans, resolve operational issues, and maintain schedules. The Cargo Superintendent monitors cargo condition, verifies documentation, enforces safety and compliance standards, and supports continuous improvement in operational processes and cost efficiency. The position also requires preparing operational reports, tracking performance metrics, and contributing insights to demand and capacity planning for assigned trade lanes.QualificationsCandidates should possess strong demand planning and analytical skills to forecast cargo flows, optimize vessel utilization, and support data-driven decision-making.Candidates should possess supply management and procurement skills to coordinate services with vendors, manage logistics partners, and ensure cost-effective operational support.Candidates should possess inventory management skills to track cargo status, monitor yard and terminal flows, and maintain accurate operational records.Relevant experience in maritime logistics, Ro-Ro operations, or port/terminal cargo handling is highly beneficial.Strong knowledge of safety regulations, cargo handling standards, and international shipping practices is preferred.Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with multicultural teams, vessel crews, and external stakeholders.Ability to work on-site in a dynamic port environment, including flexible hours aligned with vessel schedules.A diploma or degree in logistics, maritime studies, supply chain management, or a related field is advantageous.