Four AGL Congo employees earned international CPLO certification, enhancing the company's safety and compliance in complex lifting tasks.
Four employees at AGL Congo have achieved the Competent Person of Lifting Operations (CPLO) certification, recognized by the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA). This marks the first time AGL Congo has awarded this certification to its staff. The training involved an online learning phase followed by an in-person session, with the certification valid until June 2029. Certified personnel can now develop, control, and approve lifting plans according to international best practices, ensuring equipment suitability and risk management for heavy loads.
This internal expertise allows AGL Congo to bolster its operational safety and compliance, directly benefiting clients by ensuring their lifting operations are prepared and validated by certified professionals. The internal validation process is expected to improve operational responsiveness and risk anticipation during project planning. Mazen Habib, Operations Director for Africa Global Logistics Congo, stated the certification is a significant advancement, enhancing their ability to precisely anticipate risks and meet high safety standards.
AGL Congo, a multimodal logistics operator and part of the MSC Group, employs 1,500 Congolese staff across its agencies and port and logistics subsidiaries in Pointe Noire, Brazzaville, and Dolisie. The company emphasizes developing employee skills and operational excellence, using training as a strategic tool to provide clients with increasingly safe, reliable, and internationally compliant services.
Why it mattersFour AGL Congo employees are now certified to plan and validate lifting operations, improving safety and compliance for the company and its clients.
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