Fabio Fantoni Ferreira, Maintenance Manager, TCBUEN, Colombia, has worked at the terminal for three years. He came from a similar role in Pecém, Brazil, having gained extensive experience in the vessel, mining and steel maintenance industries.
Here are a few facts about Fabio, who recently featured in a global news story about major efficiency improvements at his location. Grab a coffee and get to know him better.
I enjoy studying history and spending time with my family, traveling to learn about new cultures and places.
The transformation of TCBUEN was driven by the significant gap between APM Terminals way of working and the mindset of the previous operator. So this transformation is very close to my heart.
Together, we have developed a partnership agenda and a proactive communication strategy that has given way better results for the company.
Yes. The standardization practices in the mining and steel industries were crucial to my development as a manager. Additionally, my background from the sales perspective has also contributed to my growth. And we cannot forget the coaching I have received from both my Managing Director and Portfolio Manager.
Yes. From an operational perspective, TCBUENs customers have always enjoyed and recognized our flexibility to adjust to most of their requests.
We are always looking into improving our productivity. Quality customer service is the result of combined effort and commitment and being open to listen to feedback, humbly accept it and work on continuous improvement.
There are so many great memories, but the project isn't finished yet. I need to prepare my successor. This is the final hurdle.
I'd promote the changes faster.
They believe that we're not just moving containers; we're moving a country and making a significant impact on the city of Buenaventura.
Continue adding value to our company, developing people, and impacting positively society.
A new APM Terminals port on the Atlantic Coast and full ownership of TCBUEN.
We're already doing it.
Take 10
In this series, we ask a colleague to answer 10 questions about their job, their lives and their personal interests. Even though APM Terminals is on the cutting edge — creating terminals of tomorrow today — we know that we can only do this work with the best people on board.
