inland water transport general manager

Description

Inland water transport general managers coordinate the administrative and dispatching activities that occur in the context of inland water transport. They check availability, liaise with clients, manage budgets, and oversee operations from an economic point of view.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

inland waterway police regulations financial capability european classification of inland waterways

Practical Skills

plan daily ship operations manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation analyse shipping rates carry out ship-to-shore operations manage safety standards for inland water transport monitor the validity of ship certificates oversee shipment routing support development of annual budget distinguish various types of ships communicate vessel requirements prepare audit schemes for ships optimise fleet usability monitor vessel performance link data between all inland business units plan transport operations read ship operational data track shipments manage vessel fleet handle shipment paperwork conduct analysis of ship data review ship documentation track shipping sites use ICT systems negotiate with stakeholders write routine reports liaise with colleagues give instructions to staff liaise with port users write work-related reports liaise with managers have computer literacy act reliably analyse travel alternatives