Moemen Said

Maritime & Logistics Expert | Dual Perspective: Shipping Line + Port Operator | Delivering Multimillion-Dollar Gains Through Operational Excellence, Digital Transformation & Strategic Growth

19.4 yrs experienceLogistics & Supply Chain

Jan 2026Added yesterday

The move

MoveHapag-Lloyd AG → DP World

TitleMarine Operation Director → VP - Advance Planning & Optimization

LocationDubai → Dubai

First time at this levelYes ★

Cross-border moveYes · Dubai → United Arab Emirates

Native languageArabic

Years in UAE13.3

Total experience19.4 years

DP World headcount10,001+ employees

DP World industryTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

DP World HQDubai, Jebel Ali

DP World typePublic Company

Career arc

VP - Advance Planning & OptimizationJan 2026 — Present
DP World· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Director - Advance planning & Cargo ControlNov 2024 — Jan 2026
DP World· Dubai, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
Director of OperationsAug 2022 — Nov 2024
DP World· Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia· Full-time
Marine Operation DirectorJun 2017 — Jul 2022
Hapag-Lloyd AG· Dubai· Full-time
Senior Ship ManagerOct 2013 — Jun 2017
UASC· UAE
SHIP MANAGEROct 2010 — Oct 2013
UASC· UAE
MarinerDec 2006 — Oct 2010
UASC· UASC

Education

Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
BASIC STUDIES · MARITIME2000 — 2004
ALISON ONLINE INSTITUTE
DIPLOMA · OPERATION MANAGEMENT2015 — 2015
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
2ND MATE FG · MARITIME2004 — 2005
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
FG1 · Maritime Studies2009 — 2009
AMERICAN CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
CERTIFICATE · INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROFESSIONAL2012 — 2012
EBS ALEXANDRIA
High School1988 — 2000
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport
Bachelor’s Degree · Operations Management and Supervision2012 — 2016

Languages

Top skills

ShippingLogistics ManagementInternational ShippingStrategic LeadershipLean & KaizenLeadership & Transformation

About

Global operations executive with extensive leadership experience across both shipping line (Hapag-Lloyd) and terminal operator (DP World) environments — bringing a rare dual perspective that bridges carrier and port operations. I have successfully led large-scale organizations through transformation, optimization, and growth, consistently delivering top-quartile performance and unlocking new revenue streams. At DP World Jebel Ali, one of the world’s largest container terminals, I spearheaded strategic initiatives in efficiency, digitalization, and Lean/Kaizen transformation that drove multimillion-dollar productivity gains, enhanced customer value, and aligned operations with long-term growth strategy. At Hapag-Lloyd, as Director of Operations, I gained first-hand insight into carrier pri

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