"DANX put their trust in people and want them to grow"

When Abubeker, also known as Abu, arrived in Sweden in 2010, his dream was to work in a hospital. Life, however, had different plans for him.

"Logistics chose me," he says with a smile, reflecting on his unexpected yet rewarding career path.

Today, Abu is a Terminal Manager at one of DANX's largest terminals in Stockholm, overseeing a dynamic, ever-changing environment.

Managing challenges and making decisions

When Abu outlines what a typical day at DANX looks like for him, it is clear that his role is anything but routine.

"Every day is different, with unique challenges," he explains.

Working with unexpected delays and last-minute changes is all part of his daily life in logistics.

"You have to always be prepared and think of the unthinkable to solve challenges. It never gets boring and that is a big part of what keeps me motivated and engaged" he says.

Additionally, being good at making quick decisions has been an advantage for him throughout his time at DANX.

"You cannot stand still for 25 minutes deciding what to do. Otherwise, you will end up having many delays," he explains.

Growing with DANX

Abu's journey at DANX began in 2016 when he was a student working weekends in the terminal via a subcontractor.

"I started working part-time at DANX while going to school. After some time, they were very happy with me, and I got offered a full-time position as a Control Tower Agent for the night shift" he recalls.

"I was very curious about learning new things every day. I have to be fed new things to learn, otherwise, I will get bored," Abu explains.

His curiosity and eagerness to learn have been key to his growth. In 2019, he was promoted to Terminal Manager, a role he had not envisioned for himself.

"DANX saw something in me and gave me the opportunity. They put their trust in me, which I think they do in a lot of the people working in the company – they really want people to grow and develop."

Finding inspiration in company values

As a Terminal Manager, Abu is responsible for a team consisting of a total of 25 people. His leadership style is characterised by a strong sense of ownership and care with a focus on promoting learning and development in his team – heavily inspired by the DANX company values of learning, caring and ownership.

"If anything goes wrong, I will answer for it. I will take full responsibility and work it out with my staff," he asserts, finding inspiration in the company value of ownership.

Building a cohesive team is also a priority for Abu. He believes in the power of team-building activities to foster a well-functioning team that learns and cares for each other.

"Once a month, before the shift starts, I divide the team into groups and have them work together on different activities," he explains. "The winners get a small prize, and it is a fun way to build a strong team spirit and keep the team engaged.”

Looking Forward

While Abu’s original dream was to work in a hospital, his passion for logistics has taken over.

"I’m kind of addicted to logistics now” he admits. “I have worked as Terminal operator, Onsite, Control tower agent and now as terminal manager. It seems like the sky is the limit for my future growth with DANX."

The idea of helping people still resonates with him, but now he views his role in a different light:

"I love having a positive impact on my team and helping them grow. Now I also help our customers by ensuring their goods will arrive seamlessly and on time every day – which is also very fulfilling for me."

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