MEET THE TEAM

I’m excited at the opportunities in Africa.  I am passionate about helping people, companies and communities realize their full potential whilst improving the world we live in. Through innovative cost effective container solutions, we add value to our business partners and the communities they serve.

Glenn started his career as a Marine Engineering cadet with Safmarine in 1985, studying through CPUT in Cape Town.  After spending 7 years at sea and qualifying as a Marine Engineer, his training and experience included marine diesel and steam engines, fuel purification, refrigeration, fluid dynamics, Naval Architecture, Fresh water generation, sanitation, electrics and strengths of materials.

Glenn ran a Construction Company with his brother and a team of 8 staff for 10 years before joining Grindrod in June 2001, as the agent for GE Seaco with offices in Cape Town.

Glenn has completed a Diploma in Business Management in 2004 at Varsity College and with the termination of the agency agreement in 2005, Glenn continued to work for GE Seaco as an agent and finally Seaco as a full time employee in 2014.

Glenn’s role as Regional Manager for Africa is a hybrid role that includes container leasing, container sales and operations  which offers the client a single point of contact with Seaco.

Glenn is a father of two and has been married for 23 years.  He enjoys spending time with the family and friends doing any activity on or in the sea and only occasionally strays away with the family to the Bushveld on holidays.

Peter joined Seaco Global as an Operations Executive in August 2014, responsible for all operational functions in the Southern African region, providing support to the commercial team. Since, he has assumed responsibility for most of South African container sales with some additional commercial responsibilities.

Prior to joining Seaco Global, Peter spent 25 years in the industry from Maersk/Safmarine liner shipping logistics, responsible for all container management, maintenance and repair for Southern African region to containers depots and warehousing.

Peter has completed a variety of internal technical and business management education courses with Maersk/Safmarine.  Peter is currently in the process of undertaking a business management diploma.

Peter is a father of two grown children and a proud Grandfather of a grand-daughter aged two years, who is the light of his life.  A huge sports enthusiast, he greatly enjoys being an armchair critic, however, Peter does make a physical effort to get out of the armchair and onto a golf course where he enjoys catching up with his mates over a cold beer on the 19^th hole.

Peter loves spending time with family, friends and church fellowship.

“I’ve a strong belief that in the shipping and containerisation business, one should look to understand and be proficient on all aspects of customer needs, from price quoting to document handling, from operational requirements to billing structure.”

Pedro started his career on the container business as an Assistant Fleet Manager on a Portuguese Shipping Company back in 2007 while still finishing his Degree in Transport Management, with a focus on Ports and Shipping, at the Infante D. Henrique (Henry The Navigator) Nautical School.

Moving to Logimaris, first Cronos and now Seaco Global agent for Portugal and Italy, in 2009, Pedro has been handling local operations and technical issues.  Pedro is always eager to help and he was appointed Customer Service Executive for South Africa in 2018.

IICL* certified Container Inspector since 2012, Pedro is active as cargo and container surveyor being the Lecturer of the annual “Containerized Cargo Lashing Workshops” at Portuguese Shipping Agents Association.

On his spare time he enjoys supporting the local sports Club, playing boardgames and spending time with his friends, always in company of his Wife and children.”

*IICL – The Institute of International Container Lessors