Salman Sajjad

Results-driven Freight Coordinator with 5 years of hands-on experience managing Air Freight (Import/Export), Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL), and international and GCC customs operations across Kuwait, UAE, and KSA trade lanes. Proven track record of negotiating freight rates with 12–18% annual cost reductions, maintaining 92–95% on-time delivery KPIs, and processing 400+ consignments per year with zero customs penalties. Skilled in INCOTERMS 2020, multimodal transport coordination, ERP-based shipment management, and aerospace cargo compliance.

Seeking a Senior Freight Coordinator or Air Freight Specialist role.

Freight Coordinator at Fast Logistics (2021-04 – Present)

Managed end-to-end Air Freight (Import/Export) and Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) operations across international & GCC trade lanes.

• Managed end-to-end Air Freight (Import/Export) and Ocean Freight (FCL/LCL) operations across international & GCC trade lanes, handling 30–50 shipments per week.
• Negotiated freight rates with airlines and shipping lines, achieving 12–18% annual cost reduction for clients through carrier optimization and mode selection.
• Maintained 92–95% on-time delivery KPI across all shipment types while managing real-time tracking via FedEx, DHL, and airline carrier portals.
• Processed and verified full import/export documentation: AWB, BL, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin (COO), and LC documents per international trade standards.
• Applied in-depth knowledge of GCC customs procedures (Kuwait, UAE, KSA) to ensure regulatory compliance; maintained zero customs penalties across 400+ consignments annually.
• Managed aerospace and sensitive cargo exports, ensuring strict compliance with international aviation regulations and AK302 military export documentation requirements.
• Coordinated multimodal transport alternatives (Air, Sea, Courier), proactively recommending cost-effective solutions that generated measurable client savings.
• Assisted clients with document attestation, HS Code classification, Bill of Entry verification, and Saber Certification (KSA) requirements.
• Ensured INCOTERMS 2020 compliance across all trade lanes and coordinated with internal clearance teams for timely POD, billing, and ISO-compliant document filing.
• Collaborated with sales teams to prepare competitive freight quotations and respond to client RFQs, supporting business development and client retention.

Bachelor of Business Management Studies in Marketing & Logistics – University of Mumbai (2020)