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Riona Singh

@rionasingh

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Experienced logistics professional specializing in international shipping, cost optimization, and operations.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I seek a logistics role where I can manage end-to-end international shipments, optimize costs, ensure compliance, and improve operational processes within a collaborative team.

I am an experienced logistics professional with a strong maritime education and a proven track record in container operations, claims management, equipment control, invoicing and seal management from roles at Evergreen Agency and as a logistics director and coordinator in my own businesses.

I graduated with a National Diploma in Maritime Studies from Durban University of Technology and bring hands-on operational expertise: preparing rail/transhipment lists, container tracking on NAVIS, negotiating transport rates, managing repairs and depot reconciliations, and conducting seal audits and stocktakes.

More recently I coordinated global shipments for skincare products, focused on cost optimization, compliance, vendor relationships, and end-to-end shipping documentation — delivering timely shipments while improving processes and managing cross-functional communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Logistics Co-ordinator

Current

Natural Organic Formulations Pty Ltd

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Coordinate global shipments, customs compliance and warehouse readiness for skincare products while negotiating freight rates and optimizing shipping costs to improve delivery timelines and cost efficiency.

Global Shipping Customs Compliance Supplier Sourcing Shipment Tracking Cost Optimization

Director

Honey Fresh Produce Ltd Pty

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years)

Founded and ran a wholesale fruit and vegetable supply business and retail grocery store serving supermarkets, restaurants and consumers, managing procurement, sales and operations.

Business Development Procurement Wholesale Distribution Retail Operations Supplier Management Sales Inventory Management Customer Service

Assistant Manager

Evergreen Agency South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Aug 2010 - Feb 2022 (11 years 6 months)

Managed intermodal logistics, claims, equipment control, seals and invoicing processes for container operations, improving delivery accuracy and vendor reconciliation across Transnet and depot networks.

Claims Management Invoicing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Durban University of Technology

National Diploma in Maritime Studies, Maritime Studies

Activities and societies: Completed coursework in Marine Law, Sea Transport, Navigational Information Systems, Shipping Administration and Marine Environmental Studies; obtained distinctions in several modules.

Achieved a National Diploma in Maritime Studies with multiple passed subjects and several distinctions across marine law, sea transport, navigational information systems and related modules.

Alpine Road Private Education Centre

Senior Certificate with Exemption, Secondary Education

Grade: Senior Certificate with Exemption

Completed Senior Certificate with Exemption in 2004 with subjects including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology and Business Economics.