1. CHRISTOPHER P. FURTADO
2711 TANNEHILL DR friar199092@yahoo.com
HOUSTON, TX 77008 713-992-2110
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding role in the marine transportation, oil, gas and petrochemical
industry.
SUMMARY
Maritime Transportation Professional with experience chartering, tankers, barges and managing port
operations. Expertly negotiate, conclude and manage charter parties for safe and timely carriage of
waterborne cargoes domestically and globally.
EXPERIENCE
LYONDELLBASELL - MARINE AND TERMINALS 05/2016- 09/2016
Vessel Sourcing Manager
• Managed LyondellBasell COA export shipments for chemicals from the US Gulf to Europe and
propylene oxide globally
• Analyzed global petrochemical market and directed team to develop and execute global
contracting strategy for the export of both chemicals and propylene oxide.
• Established benchmarking across trade lanes to determine best competitive freight rate scenarios.
• Formulated and submitted annual export shipping budget, received approval from Director of
Global Supply Chain.
• Advised sales managers on marine provisions in sales contracts and INCO terms.
SHELL CHEMICALS LP – MARINE LOGISTICS AMERICAS 2006 to 2016
Charterer / Marine Contract Manager 2012 to 2016
• Negotiated, concluded and managed all long term chemicals marine transportation requirements,
international and domestic, portfolio included 41 contracts for a total annual freight spend of
$135M and annual volume of 14 Million Tons.
• Analyzed both global and domestic portfolio to develop and execute strategies for both
• Assisted business units and manufacturing sites to develop volume forecasts and determine
requirements for marine transportation needs including redesign of supply chains.
• Reduced domestic portfolio by six contracts through internal stakeholder engagement ensuring
contracts are fit for purpose. Negotiated remainder of portfolio for an overall reduction in freight
cost of 21% and a savings of $18.2M on the U.S. Domestic portfolio.
• Collaborated with STUSCo freight trader to conclude a joint COA in 2015, resulting in a savings
of $1.9M for the enterprise and a 16% freight reduction for Shell Chemical from 2014.
• Conducted joint negotiations with European marine team in 2015 to package multiple contracts
with one owner, resulting in a freight savings of 12% or $1.1M from 2014.
• Developed job specific training materials and implemented training program to onboard new
team members.

2. • Mentored intern on marine contracts and marine provisions in 2015.
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Domestic Charterer / Scheduler 2007 to 2012
• Scheduled 50 U.S. Inland marine movements per month shipping crude oil, clean and dirty
petroleum products, petrochemicals and LPG in support of business and refinery needs.
• Spot chartered barges as required by businesses and manufacturing sites.
• Managed US Jones Act time charter, provided vessel load and discharge orders, purchased
bunkers and appointed agents.
• Nominated surveyors for loss control and quality assurance.
• Managed product inventories at chemical manufacturing sites with a monthly production of
2M+bbls.
Export Scheduler/Charterer 2006 - 2007
• Managed Shell Chemical Marine COA export shipments for the Americas Region. Contracts
encompassed US Gulf to Asia, South America, The Caribbean, Europe, South Africa and India,
with a volume range between 450-600 KT per year. Annual freight cost between $42-$45 MM
per year.
• Negotiated spot marine chemical contracts with chemical ship owners and chemical ship brokers
as required/designated by Shell Chemical Commercial Teams.
• Provided contract interpretation while offering freight optimization within the parameters of
established contracts
• Developed positive relationships with owners and brokers maintaining a comprehensive
knowledge of trade routes, market trends and freight rates.
INTERGULF CORPORATION 2005-2006
An industrial liquids management company specializing in procurement, blending, treatment and
processing of petroleum and petrochemical secondary products and waste streams.
Account Manager – Marine Department
• Scheduled and managed inland barge in the Ports of Houston and Galveston, TX for removal of
off specification cargoes, engine bilge, and slop oils.
• Negotiated barge contracts with inland owners for movements of cargo in ports of Houston, TX
and New Orleans, LA.
• Supervised the equipping and maintenance of inland barge, working closely with shipyards and
vendors to keep barge operating efficiently.
L&R MIDLAND, INC. 2002-2005
Largest domestic chartering company encompassing both offshore and inland waterway vessel
movements.
Marine Broker
• Negotiated charter parties between owners and charterers for U.S. Jones Act vessels and inland
waterways.
• Authored clauses satisfying owner and charterer needs and concerns for transportation of cargo.

3. • Developed relationships with both owners and charterers increasing revenue by 40K.
• Successfully negotiated term contract between international charterer and domestic carrier.
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MORAN SHIPPING AGENCIES, INC. 1995-2001
A national firm that manages port logistics and legal disposition of cargo for commercial vessels.
General Manager -Port Operations - U.S. Gulf (1998-2000)
Boarding Agent -Port Operations - Houston Office (1995-1998)
• Directed three port operation offices in TX and LA.
• Supervised staff of 15.
• Managed the timely port turnaround for commercial vessels.
• Communicated vessel movements to owners and charterers and successfully turned around 50+
oil and chemical tankers, general cargo and other commercial vessels monthly.
• Organized vessel files, created rotating schedule for staff, upgraded project plans to excel
spreadsheets and improved operational efficiency.
• Bolstered sales, increasing revenue by $75K and successfully won new business with Valero
Energy and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
• Resolved emergency when vessel lost power in the Houston Ship Channel loaded with
flammable cargo. Located lay berth, arranged tug assistance, and engine repairs and coordinated
certification of repairs before departure.
• Arranged U.S. Coast Guard inspections at safe anchorage for vessel on maiden U.S. voyage
when intended berth was occupied. Saved Scorpio Ship Management $60K.
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL
1992-1995
Paralegal – Criminal Division
EDUCATION
MA, History, PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, Providence, RI, 1992
BA, History, PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, Providence, RI, 1990
References available upon request