Majdi Anwar Mohammad Abu Shahadeh
Owner & General Manager
Profile summary
Majdi Anwar Abu Shhadeh is a business owner and logistics professional based in Abu Dhabi with over 12 years of experience in the freight and logistics sector. He brings deep expertise in land freight, along with solid knowledge in sea and air freight operations. Backed by a Computer Science degree, Majdi combines his technical background with strong practical abilities in shipment assessment, customer negotiation, and contract drafting. He is also highly proficient in database management, post-sale client support, and team coordination. His leadership, technical proficiency, and understanding of UAE legal frameworks make him a reliable partner for delivering professional logistics solutions.
Career highlights
Directed GCC-Wide Freight Network: Oversaw the direction of a complex freight network across the GCC region, coordinating fleet resources and customs processes to guarantee dependable transportation services, which consistently resulted in a 98% on-time delivery rate.
Key skills
Professional experience
Managed diverse operational tasks, including generating packing lists and commercial invoices, securing Certificates of Origin from the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce, and processing transactions via TAM portal. Administered employee residency permits (issuance, tracking, and cancellation) and payroll processing. Scheduled appointments, coordinated work teams, and served as a primary point of contact for clients, ensuring efficient service delivery.
Owner & General Manager | Freight & Logistics Company Spearheaded and managed all aspects of a freight and logistics company, driving efficient local and regional transportation operations, fleet coordination, and customs clearance across the GCC. Directed import/export shipments, container booking, and port operations, collaborating with shipping agents to ensure seamless execution. Managed time-critical shipments by expertly coordinating with airlines, managing documentation, and ensuring timely cargo handling. Secured advantageous deals by skillfully negotiating with clients, logistics providers, and partners, consistently exceeding customer expectations. Enhanced pricing accuracy and speed by rapidly assessing shipment size, packaging, and transport costs. Led and mentored teams, delegating tasks and optimizing daily operations to ensure operational efficiency and service excellence. Established and maintained comprehensive customer and shipment databases, enabling reliable record-keeping and data-driven strategic decisions. Cultivated lasting client relationships by proactively addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring ongoing satisfaction post-delivery. Drafted and executed legally sound commercial contracts, including Freight & Transport Service Agreements, Logistics Cooperation Contracts, and B2B Service-Level Agreements, in full compliance with UAE Commercial Transactions Law.
- Owner & General Manager of a Freight & Logistics Company. Extensive experience in managing local and regional transportation operations, fleet coordination, customs clearance, and delivery planning across the GCC. Moderate experience in handling import/export shipments, container booking, port operations, and coordination with shipping agents. Moderate experience in managing urgent shipments, dealing with airlines, documentation, and time
- sensitive cargo handling. Proven ability to conduct effective negotiations with clients, logistics providers, and partners to secure optimal deals and ensure customer satisfaction. Strong skill in accurately assessing shipment size, packaging, and transport cost at first glance, ensuring quick and reliable pricing. Experienced in leading teams, delegating tasks, coordinating daily operations, and overseeing shipment processes to ensure efficiency and service quality. Proficient in creating, maintaining, and optimizing customer and shipment databases to ensure reliable record
- keeping and data
- driven decision
- making. Skilled in maintaining ongoing client relationships after delivery, handling inquiries, resolving issues, and enhancing overall customer satisfaction. Experienced in drafting commercial contracts between companies and clients in full compliance with the UAE Commercial Transactions Law, including Freight & transport service agreements, Logistics cooperation contracts, and B2B service