Initially, I worked only in operations as a reach stacker and tug master driver. For the last year and a half, I’ve filled the role of assistant team leader. I track the unloading and loading of ships, make sure units are stacked on time, and contact the CLdN shipping line to check on bookings of cargo. In other words, I do a bit of everything. My team know what’s expected of them, but they like having a direct point of contact too – I think a team leader can give just that little bit of extra direction within the company.
Important qualities include determination and problem-solving abilities. At CLdN, you get a lot of freedom. It’s a nice workplace environment, and my colleagues have a real ‘port mentality’. It's cool to see everything changing and to see the company grow bigger – for example, the new canteen, new RMG cranes, rebuilding the stack. I’m satisfied with the job I have now and have plenty of prospects for the future.
Jerry, Assistant Team Leader
Rotterdam, The Netherlands