Cargo Controller

AD Ports Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is seeking a Cargo Controller in Abu Dhabi to ensure accurate documentation, validate bookings, and align cargo movements with billing and regulatory standards.

You will coordinate with shipping lines, customers, and internal teams, maintaining data integrity and supporting audits while handling hazardous/refer/OG/Bulk cargo documentation according to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Familiarity with cargo documentation standards and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Verify booking details, container numbers, and cargo types against manifests and system entries.
• Ensure all import/export documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Maintain awareness of hazardous/Reefer/OOG/Brek Bulk cargo documentations requirements and regulatory standards.
• Update Terminal Operating System (TOS) with cargo status, container movements, and booking references.
• Ensure real-time accuracy of operational data and invoicing.
• Generate cargo reports for internal review and customer communication.
• Ensure cargo handling complies with HAZMAT and IMO Guidelines with NOATUM safety protocols for hazardous/Reefer/OOG/Brek Bulk cargo.
• Flag and elevate any discrepancies or non-compliant cargo documentation.
• Support customs inspections and regulatory audits as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

TOS

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, is a leading company in Supply Chain Management with global coverage positioned in the Top 50 freight forwarders worldwide. Noatum Logistics acts as a global client-centered logistics operator providing integrated value-added solutions for the supply chain of all its clients and is a specialist in international transport, project cargo, logistics and customs. With an innovative character, we offer specific, integrated, complex and added-value responses to our clients supply chain, prioritizing a long-term relationship of trust and confidence to guarantee success. We are present in 33 countries through our team of over 1,680 professionals with great experience in our sector, always putting our motto “Excellence in Logistics Services” into practice by providing high-quality services to our customers.

A strategic and focused on ensuring accurate documentation, booking validation, and volume reconciliation. The Cargo Controller plays a key role in aligning cargo movements with billing requirements, supporting compliance, customer service, and financial integrity across the terminal.

Responsibilities

• Verify booking details, container numbers, and cargo types against manifests and system entries
• Ensure all import/export documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with shipping lines, customers, and internal teams to resolve documentation discrepancies
• Maintain awareness of hazardous/Reefer/OOG/Brek Bulk cargo documentations requirements and regulatory standards
• Update Terminal Operating System (TOS) with cargo status, container movements, and booking references
• Ensure real-time accuracy of operational data and invoicing.
• Generate cargo reports for internal review and customer communication
• Ensure cargo handling complies with HAZMAT and IMO Guidelines with NOATUM safety protocols for hazardous/Reefer/OOG/Brek Bulk cargo.
• Flag and elevate any discrepancies or non-compliant cargo documentation
• Support customs inspections and regulatory audits as required.

Qualifications

Educational and Technical Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Familiarity with cargo documentation standards and customs procedures

Language Skills

Proficient in English (Speaking and Reading)

Arabic preferred; additional languages are an advantage

Years of Experience

2–4 years in cargo documentation, terminal operations, or logistics

coordination

• Experience with TOS or similar cargo tracking systems preferred

Nature of Experience

• Strong attention to detail in documentation and cargo reconciliation
• Understanding of import/export workflows and terminal cargo handling
• Demonstrated expertise in container terminal documentation and finance reconciliation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced operational environment
• Experience with TOS systems/ Excel and data analysis.
• Proven ability to coordinate across departments and manage timeline