Short Bio
Mastika Tamiru GebreHiewot
Senior Maritime Sipping, Logistics & Multi-Modal Transport Executive
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | mastikatamiru@yahoo.com | +251 911 714337
Executive Profile
Senior transport executive and logistics consultant with over three decades of leadership experience managing multi-modal operations, maritime chartering, and international trade routes. Specialized in optimizing end-to-end cargo transit across ocean, rail, road, and air, implementing cost-effective supply chain strategies, and managing compliance with international maritime laws and local customs regulations.
Core Competencies
| Strategic Focus | Key Expertise & Capabilities |
| Multi-Modal Transport | End-to-end cargo tracking, Multi-modal Transport Document (MTD/FIATA B/L) issuance, route optimization. |
| Maritime & Chartering | Shipping chartering, trade route management, vessel deployment, slot carrier negotiation. |
| Vendor & Asset Logistics | Carrier contract negotiation, 3PL management, port & stevedoring oversight, asset maintenance. |
| Risk & Compliance | Maritime trade law compliance, claims resolution, cargo insurance, customs clearance. |
| Corporate Leadership | Enterprise budgeting, strategic planning, process re-engineering, IT & inventory management. |
Professional Experience Highlights
Shipping, Chartering & Freight Forwarding Manager
Ethio Rail Logistics / Ethiopian Rail Corporation | May 2025 – May 2026
- Oversaw multi-modal freight operations across rail, road, sea, and air under single-contract frameworks.
- Negotiated carrier and port authority contracts to minimize transport and overhead costs.
- Managed multi-modal documentation (FIATA Bill of Lading), customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
Multi-Modal Transport Operations Consultant
Tikur Abay Transport & Logistics PLC | Dec 2022 – Feb 2025
- Advised executive leadership on supply chain re-engineering, network optimization, and risk management.
- Evaluated route efficiencies (sea-rail-truck combinations) to lower transit times and improve reliability.
Trade Route Manager (European & African Routes)
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | Nov 2012 – Jan 2018
- Directed commercial operations, pricing proposals, and slot carrier schedules for key international routes.
- Handled cargo releases, delivery orders, demurrage calculations, and customer credit agreements.
Planning Head
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | Jul 2010 – Nov 2012
- Formulated enterprise-wide strategic plans, financial models, and performance tracking systems.
General Service Division Head
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | May 1997 – Jun 2010
- Managed procurement contracts, property administration, facility management, and store inventories.
UK North Continent Desk Head
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | Sept 1995 – May 1997
- UK North Continent Desk Head
Acting UK North Continent Desk Head
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | Apr 1995 – July 1995
- Acting UK North Continent Desk Head
Cost Analyst
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | Oct 1994 – March 1995
- Cost analyst
Cost Control
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | June 1993 – Sept 1994
- Checking and verification of operational cost which includes port and stevedoring costs and operational earning
Senior Cargo Insurance Claim Clerk
Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise (ESLSE) | January 1990 – May 1993
- Examining cargo claims shipside documents. Weighing and analyzing grounds of claim enlightenment of charter parties. And negotiate with claimants
Education & Credentials
| Degree / Award | Specialization | Institution | Location & Year |
| Master of Science (M.Sc.) | Shipping, Transport & Port Management | Netherlands Maritime University | Rotterdam / S. Korea (2010) |
| Post-Graduate Diploma | Port, Shipping & Transport Management | International Maritime & Transport Academy | Rotterdam, Netherlands (2002) |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | Business Management & Public Administration | Addis Ababa University | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1989) |
Languages
- English: Professional Working Proficiency
- Amharic: Native / Mother Tongue
