Awni Rabie
Ocean Import Coordinator | Freight Forwarding Operations | Import Operations Specialist
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Detail-oriented Ocean Import Coordinator with 10+ years of experience in freight forwarding and NVOCC operations, specializing in managing A–Z ocean import shipments (FCL/LCL) from arrival through final delivery. Proven expertise in coordinating customs clearance, ensuring timely cargo release, and maintaining full compliance with U.S. import regulations. Strong background in working with overseas agents, steamship lines, customs brokers, truckers, and CFS stations to ensure efficient cargo movement while minimizing delays, storage costs, and compliance risks.
Highly skilled in shipment tracking, documentation accuracy, freight billing, and proactive customer communication in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
Experience
Key Accounts Manager – Transportation & Logistics - WATCO Companies - Houston, TX
(2025-10)
- Manage daily logistics operations including ocean import shipments, trucking, and intermodal coordination.
- Act as primary contact for assigned accounts ensuring smooth cargo movement and SLA compliance.
- Coordinate shipment documentation, billing accuracy, and timely delivery execution.
- Monitor shipment progress, resolve delays, and communicate proactively with customers.
- Develop pricing and quotations based on shipment requirements.
Logistics Coordinator / Operations Specialist (NVOCC & Freight Forwarding) - MOL Consolidation Service (America), Inc. – Remote (Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Group | Ocean Network Express – (ONE)) - Remote
(2017-08 - 2025-09)
- Managed A–Z ocean import shipments (FCL/LCL) from arrival to final delivery across global trade lanes.
- Coordinated customs clearance processes with brokers to ensure timely freight release and delivery.
- Coordinated with steamship lines, overseas agents, customs brokers, truckers, and CFS stations.
- Ensured timely customs clearance and freight release, maintaining full compliance with U.S. import regulations.
- Monitored vessel arrivals, ETAs, and delivery milestones to avoid delays and storage charges.
- Provided proactive customer communication regarding shipment status, delays, and resolution strategies.
- Ensured accurate billing, cost control, and timely file closure for all import shipments.
- Reviewed and prepared shipping documents including HBL, OBL, manifests, and entry paperwork.
- Coordinated ISF and AMS filings to ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Maintained accurate shipment files, ensuring proper billing and timely file closure.
- Managed 200+ monthly shipments in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Reduced demurrage and detention costs through proactive tracking and coordination.
- Collaborated with warehouses, trucking companies, and terminals to ensure smooth cargo flow.
- Supported customer quotations and pricing for import shipments.
Shipping & Receiving / Terminal Operations - Gulf Stream Marine - Port of Houston, TX
(2014-06 - 2017-07)
- Coordinated cargo handling operations including container, breakbulk, and general cargo.
- Supported port operations, truck coordination, and warehouse activities.
- Ensured documentation accuracy and efficient cargo movement through terminals.
Container Control & Operations Officer - CMA CGM Group - Dubai, UAE
(2009-08 - 2014-04)
- Managed container tracking, allocation, and repositioning across global networks.
- Coordinated with ports, depots, and trucking providers to support import/export flows.
- Monitored container utilization and resolved operational discrepancies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration - Milano University
