GIDEON DE GOEDE

Port Captain/ Specialist in Logistics & Operations

Transportation / Logistics

Table View, City of Cape Town

About GIDEON DE GOEDE:

I bring over three decades of progressive, hands-on maritime leadership spanning port operations, fleet intelligence, stow technical, cargo logistics, and commercial vessel management—delivering measurable efficiency, safety, and revenue across global shipping, bulk commodities, and offshore logistics sectors.
As a Freelance Maritime Consultant and Port Captain, I manage port turnarounds for bulk, container, reefer, and breakbulk vessels, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations. I advise vessel operators and charterers on logistics, regulatory requirements, and fleet deployment strategies that reduce idle time and maximise utilisation.

Skills:

Strategic Forecasting
AI developing
Solution Driven
Calculated Decisions
Strong Communication (written & spoken)
Multiple computerized Programs
Well versed - Charter Parties & Booking Notes
Vessel Stability Planning (Cargo Stowage)
Break Bulk/ Bulk/ Specialized Cargoes
Container Planning IMCO & Reefer Regulations
Operational Excellence
Logistics Management
Appointing Contractors & SLA/ SOP
Customer Relations
Sales/ Marketing
Commercial Management
A to Z Business Acumen
P & L Management
Market Intelligence
Data Analysist
Digital Reporting
Identifying Market Tends
HR Regulations
Recruiting & Restructuring
Educating

Previously, as Port Captain & Intelligence Specialist at MUR Shipping BV, I led voyage planning, stowage optimisation, and port coordination multiple cargoes. I also created MUR’s first commercial intelligence program, improving fleet positioning accuracy by 27%, cutting ballast legs, and boosting revenue per vessel through sharper cargo-market alignment.

Earlier, I founded X-Act Marine Services, scaling it into a nationwide operation of 80 staff delivering supercargo, surveying, tally, and lead complex logistics services for clients including MSC, MACS, MUR, De Beers, and Yara. I oversaw full executive functions, CRM, KPIs, P & L, HR and sales, while developing operational tools that became industry standards. During this period, I passed various SAMSA courses and became an appointed Surveyor, Examiner and hosted Skippers Courses.

My early career at King & Sons I was a Senior Vessel Agent, and as Marine Surveyor with AR Brink & Captain Garbutt cemented my technical expertise in liner operations, surveys, and port compliance.

Proficient in AI, SAP, NAVIS, routing software, and MS Office, I also design custom intelligence tools. My formal training in Marine Surveying & Vessel Stability (Lloyd’s of London), combined with business management courses, ensures technical precision balanced with commercial acumen.