About AMCS

Alpha Marine Cargo Services LDA – specialist petroleum logistics partner for Sub-Saharan Africa.

Head Office: Maputo & South Africa

Alpha Marine Cargo Services LDA (AMCS)

It gives us great pleasure to announce the opening of our new branch in Mozambique, marking our further expansion in Africa. ALPHA MARINE CARGO SERVICES LDA (AMCS) has identified an opportunity to participate in the Oil & Gas industry segment focusing on supervising, monitoring and coordinating the discharge and loading of petroleum vessels in Sub-Saharan Africa.

With the main headquarters located in Maputo and South Africa, AMCS has fully qualified Cargo Superintendents, Loading Masters and Truck / Road Tanker experts handling all petroleum products in the region for our clients’ needs. We are focused on delivering the highest standard of services to our clients.

AMCS team and operations
Expanding Across Africa

Maputo and South Africa hubs supporting petroleum logistics throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

What Do We Do?

With communication being our focal point, we will always stay ahead in reporting, advising and suggesting the best possible options to all our clients in the industry.

Onboard petroleum vessels, we monitor, coordinate and instruct all parties as per our client instructions for any discharge or loading operations. We ensure that all revised, amended instructions, procedures or last-minute decisions by our clients are followed and handled with the highest professionalism.

Working hand in hand with Chief Officers, Masters and Inspection companies, we pride ourselves in getting things done in minimum allowed timeframes.

Future timeline
From planning to handover

Illustrative milestones showing how AMCS structures a typical operation from nomination to final report. Times are relative to the operational window (T = zero hour).

  1. T−24h
    Nomination & briefing

    Client scope & constraints

  2. T−8h
    Boarding & safety alignment

    Master / C/O / terminal sync

  3. 0–+24h
    Live supervision

    Sampling, gauging & loss control

  4. +24h
    Handover & analytics

    Executive summary & KPIs

What We Offer & Why Use Us

Satisfaction and quality service guaranteed through experienced people, strong communication and international standards.

Right People for Every Job

Our reputation surpasses our work performance as we deliver the right staff, people and expertise for every assignment.

Efficiency & Minimal Delays

We go the extra mile to ensure operations are completed properly with limited delays, protecting our clients’ interests.

Trusted Communication

Clear reporting, advising and coordination so all parties understand the importance of getting the job done correctly.

Qualifications & International Standards

With over 20 years of experience in this industry, our staff have a wealth of knowledge and skills in relation to vessels, terminals and pipelines. With constant training we keep our staff updated with the latest international standards.

We conform to IFIA / TIC Council international standards and follow ASTM regulations whereby our staff undergo vigorous testing of their knowledge and skills in their respective work environments.

  • IFIA / TIC Council compliant procedures.
  • ASTM methods for testing and measurement.
  • Continuous training and competency evaluation.
Certifications & Standards Area

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Leadership

Our Key Collaborators

Experienced professionals leading AMCS operations in Mozambique and South Africa.

Compliance-driven Client-focused
Denver Olkers, Director of Operations at AMCS
Denver Olkers
Director of Operations
Ops lead

Leads AMCS operations and regional strategy, aligning vessel, terminal and road tanker activities with client KPIs.

Southern Africa 24/7 coverage
José Matsinhe, Marine and Cargo Operations at AMCS
José Matsinhe
Marine & Cargo Operations
Onboard

Coordinates marine and cargo operations, ensuring safe execution, correct sampling and accurate loss control.

ASTM / IFIA aligned Refined products