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The cargo industry is the backbone of the economy but it seldom gets the acknowledgement and recognition that it deserves. The sector needs a lot of encouragement to grow further. Hence, India Cargo Awards decided to give the much-

awaited recognition to the real heroes and the movers and shakers of the industry, people with initiative and foresight to take the cargo industry to even greater heights. These stalwarts need to be acknowledged, appreciated and encouraged in every region of the country - East, West, North and South.

As an endeavour to recognise the achievers of the cargo industry, who have worked strenuously towards taking the industry to its heights, India Cargo Awards travelled to Ahmedabad, Gujarat, to pay accolade to the hard work of the players in West and South India.

Our top-most honour, the Gold Maya, is awarded to those stalwarts who have shaped the industry in the way it is today and created innovative ways to take the industry a notch higher.

The award ceremony is brought to life by a charismatic anchor and singer who makes everyone dance and sing to her beats. At the black-tie, Silver Service event, various performers enthral and amuse the audience. The third edition of India Cargo Awards - West & South was the beginning of a new journey of long-term association for some and renewal of a bond we share with many others.

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Maya honours stalwarts of The third edition of India Cargo Awards - West & South honoured the stalwarts of the cargo industry coming from the western and southern regions. The astounding ceremony brought together some of the most eminent faces of the industry.

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To be appreciated and applauded for the toil and dedication put in by the cargo industry stalwarts is

indeed heart-warming. The third edition of India Cargo Awards - West & South voyaged to Ahmedabad to celebrate the

accomplishments of the extraordinaire leaders of cargo industry from the West & South regions of India. The ceremony was held on October 14, 2017 at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre. Gau-tambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor,

Amdavad Municipal Corporation, was the Chief Guest for the glorious evening. The ceremony saw the august presence of Dr. Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017, along with the leaders of the cargo industry.


The winners of India Cargo Awards West & South 2017 with their trophies at Crowne Plaza Ahmedabad City Centre on October 14, 2017

cargo industry in AhmedabadIndia Cargo Awards honoured the real run-ners of the industry. The 32 winners were chosen after a fair and unbiased selection process which includes an online voting platform. Appreciating the efforts done by DDP Group on encouraging the cargo industry with the recognition for their hard work, Shah said, “The second phase of India’s growth would come from places like Ahmedabad along with the biggies off course. These are the stations which would propel India’s growth including the growth of the cargo sector.”

M. Afzal Malbarwala, Managing Direc-tor, Galaxy Freight, was awarded with the prestigious ‘Gallery of Legends’ award. Malbarwala says, “The industry is coming into modernisation; from the typing of an airway bill in a typewriter now we are talk-ing about e-airway bills and e-commerce. Modern warehouses have come, and the industry is booming. Nevertheless, the change is good for industry. The most recent change was Goods and Services Tax (GST); off course the tax has led to a cash crunch in the industry. But, with the government and stakeholder’s discussion on the challenges, it will get streamlined in the near future. The tax is good for industry and it will have long run benefits. For a better future, it is always good to have a long-term perspective.”

The esteemed ‘DDP Game Changer’ award went to Samir J Shah, Immediate Past Chairman, FFFAI; Partner JBS Group

and Chief Mentor, JBS Academy. With 33 years of experience in international freight forwarding and customs, Shah is a part of many national and international trade as-sociations and chambers.

The coveted DDP Trailblazer award went to Samir H. Mankad, CEO & Executive Director, GSEC. Vaibhav Vohra, Manag-ing Director, Continental Carriers, was awarded with the prestigious ‘Face of the Future’ award.

India Cargo Awards first started in Goa and since then the popularity and strength of these awards has grown mani-fold. Thanking the industry for their con-

tinuous support, SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards, says, “The cargo industry is synonymous with the progress and de-velopment all over the country. Everyone is committed to deliver enhanced value to the industry by driving safe, secure and profitable and sustainable supply chain. Recognition to these efforts are equally important. We have instituted these awards for this precise reason. The regional awards recognise those estab-lishment which may not be able to see the light of day at a national level. This recognition that we bestow on regional players has helped make the India Cargo Awards, a leading award, in a very short period of time.”


Gallery of Legends M. AFZAL MALBARWALA

“I feel honoured to get recognised for 40 years of my journey in this trade. I have seen plenty of revolution happening in this industry. The industry is adopting the change,” says M. Afzal Malbarwala, Managing Director, Galaxy Freight. He feels, “These awards are a very big occasion. Here, we have met many

people and exchanged our ideas. Lot of challenges, solutions could be discussed in such gatherings. Moreover, it is a good initiative to recognise the efforts from every region. This gives a chance to the regional players to showcase their talent.”

M. Afzal Malbarwala, Managing Director, Galaxy Freight was awarded the Gallery of Legends. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017 and SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards


DDP Game Changer SAMIR J SHAH

“I would like to thank India Cargo Awards for the honour, but, more than the honour I would like to thank the organisers for having brought these awards in Gujarat,” says Samir J Shah, Immediate Past Chairman, FFFAI; Partner JBS Group and Chief Mentor, JBS Academy. Shah adds, “Awards like these works towards

raising the level of professionalism in the industry. It will also attract youth to join the industry. We are not in the top 20 career choices of the youth today. So, events like these create an interest for the young guns to join the sector.”

Samir J Shah, Immediate Past Chairman, FFFAI; Partner JBS Group and Chief Mentor, JBS Academy was awarded the DDP Game Changer. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017 and SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards


DDP Trailblazer SAMIR H. MANKAD

“I am thankful to India Cargo Awards for this wonderful recognition,” says Samir H. Mankad, CEO & Executive Director, GSEC. He adds, “We had no background in logistics; this is the only fraternity which supported and guided us about the industry requirements. This award is a recognition for support and guidance which

the fraternity gave to a new player like us.”

Samir H. Mankad, CEO & Executive Director, GSEC, was awarded the DDP Trailblazer. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017 and SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards


Face of the Future VAIBHAV VOHRA

“I would like to thank India Cargo Awards for giving a platform to the industry for getting recognised. And, most importantly, many thanks to the fraternity for considering me capable enough to deserve this award,” says Vaibhav Vohra, Managing Director, Continental Carriers. Vohra adds, “Having a platform like Continental

Carrier, which my grandfather started about 60 years ago, is a blessing and to take it forward is what I gladly did with the guidance of my seniors of the fraternity.”

Vaibhav Vohra, Managing Director, Continental Carriers was awarded the Face of the Future. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017 and SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards

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Emerging Freight Forwarder

TRIPATH LOGISTICS

Suresh K, General Manager, Tripath Logistics, says, “I am glad to receive this recognition from India Cargo awards. It’s all about team work. I heartily congratulate India Cargo Awards for successfully completing the third edition in the West & South region.”

Tripath Logistics, was awarded Emerging Freight Fowarder. Suresh K, General Manager, Tripath Logistics and the team were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Commercial Vehicle Delivery Company

KAMAL TRANSLINK

Kamal Dogra, Managing Director, Kamal Translink, says, “I am associated with this platform since its inception and had a very nice experience. I would like to thank the group for giving me a platform to further grow in my business.” Dogra adds,

“Kamal Translink looks after the five verticals in which we are associated, basically, for the jockey operations. We are a three-decade old company and associated with all the major OEMs in the country.”

Kamal Dogra, Managing Director, Kamal Translink and his team received the award for Best Commercial Vehicle Delivery Company. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Cold Chain Warehousing Company

AIR INDIA SATS AIRPORT SERVICES

Mike Chew, CEO, Air India SATS Airport Services, says, “AISATS has been committed to provide quality and premier airport services to its customers since its inception in 2008. We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Cold Chain Warehousing Company

at the India Cargo Awards 2017 for West & South region. AISATS COOLPORT holds the merit of being India’s first integrated on-airport perishable cargo handling center, established to meet the ever-increasing demand and handling requirements of temperature-sensitive cargo, and is a testament to our endeavour and commitment to deliver excellence in our cold chain and perishable cargo handling operations.”

Michael Vijay Joseph, VP - Ground Handling, Air India SATS Airport Services, and Anantha R, Manager-COOLPORT Operations, Air India SATS Airport Services, received award for Best Cold Chain Warehousing Company. The team were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Shipping Port

ADANI MUNDRA PORT

Harpalsinh Jadeja, Assistant Manager-Customer Services, Adani Ports and SEZ, on winning the accolade says, “It is indeed a great pleasure to win the best shipping port award, initiated by India Cargo Awards. The future of shipping seems poised for positive

changes with many breakthroughs in automation in port operations. Customer satisfaction and operational efficiency of Mundra port has always been our forte.”

Harpalsinh Jadeja, Assistant Manager-Customer Services, Adani Ports and SEZ, and Nirav Shah, Officer-Customer Service Cell, Adani Ports and SEZ, received the award for Best Shipping Port. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017


Best 3PL company – Pharma

AARGUS GLOBAL LOGISTICS

Mahesh P Trikha, Managing Director, Aargus Global Logistics, says, “India Cargo Awards has set good standards. It is great to acknowledge those who are trying to do something better every day.” Trikha adds, “It is a matter of honour and pride to

win this award. We are focusing and progressing ourselves on pharma. It’s been a core product of our company and we have added quite a few very good accounts in clinical trials, general pharma, door deliveries. We have also started with relief goods and are already done with full charted loads.”

Mahesh P Trikha, Managing Director, Aargus Global Logistics and Felix Fernandes, Air Product Manager (Western Region), Aargus Global Logistics, received the award for Best 3PL company – Pharma . They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Cold Storage Warehousing Company

JWL COLD STORE

Mallika Gala speaks on behalf of JWL Cold Store, “ It is the first time we have received this award and we feel good that DDP Publication and CargoTalk are promoting new companies and giving them the honour. Our company JWL Cold Store, is a state-of-

the-art cold storage one. Since, its inception JWL has carved a niche for itself by providing innovative and world class cold chain solutions to food and pharmaceutical industries.”

Mallika Gala, received the award for Best Cold Storage Warehousing Company on behalf of JWL Cold Store. She was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Warehousing Company – Railways

CENTRAL RAILSIDE WAREHOUSE COMPANY

Yatin K Patel, Deputy General Manager, Central Railside Warehouse Company, says, “This is the best platform for all the warehousing and logistics companies. We wish this kind of awards and functions to be held in future. The platform provides encouragement to go

ahead with innovative ideas for the sector.”

Yatin K Patel, Dy. General Manager, Central Railside Warehouse Company, received the award for Best Warehousing Company – Railways. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Premier Bonded Trucking Operator

SHREEJI TRANS LOGISTICS

Dileepa BM, CEO - Bonded Trucking, Shreeji Trans Logistics, says, “India Cargo Awards is always a great event to attend. I would like to thank India Cargo Awards for giving us the opportunity and recognising our effort. With this award, our responsibility has

also increased to take the legacy forward.” Sharing his achievement, Dileepa adds, “We are continuously growing. We have recently got converted from a Private Limited company to a Public Limited company.”

Dileepa BM, CEO - Bonded Trucking, Shreeji Trans Logistics and team recieved the award for Premier Bonded Trucking Operator . They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

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Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator

CARGO SERVICE CENTRE INDIA

Deep Arora, Head - Operations, Cargo Service Centre India, says, “I would like to thank India Cargo Awards for this recognition.” He adds, “We are committed to deliver cost efficient, high quality, air cargo handling and warehousing services by encouraging

teamwork, creativity and service excellence in every activity and using state-of-the-art processes and technology, thus, ensuring mutual trust and accountability with all stakeholders.”

Deep Arora, Head - Operations, Cargo Service Centre India and Praduman Joshi, Station in Charge, Cargo Service Centre India, received the award for Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Air Cargo Airport

KEMPEGOWDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BENGALURU

Raj Andrade, VP, Business Development, Marketing and Strategy, BIAL, says, “We are honoured to receive the ‘Best Airport Award’ for the third consecutive year. This win comes at a time when we are focusing on further strengthening our cargo operations.

We have seen an incremental rise in business in the first half of this year, which reaffirms our growth strategy to develop our airport as the cargo hub of the region. We are extremely proud that our commitment to enhancing our cargo operations, has been recognised by the India Cargo Awards. This is a reflection of the unique collaboration with our cargo partners to deliver operational excellence and we share this award with them.”

Pratik Mehta, Assistant General Manager, Airline Marketing Cargo Services, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru and Vinay Varma, Deputy Manager - Cargo Business Development, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, received the award for Best Air Cargo Airport. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Warehouse Flooring Solution Provider

LAMBA TECHNO FLOORING SOLUTIONS

Pradeep Lamba, Director, Lamba Techno Flooring Solutions, says, “We feel this is a good event where our efforts, of gifting the country with technology from abroad specifically into the warehouses which are 3PL/4PL logistics, are recognised. These gathering gives

you an opportunity to meet important people from several industries at one place which automatically helps you to further grow your business. Our aim is to deliver a good floor. Presently, we are one of the country leaders.”

Pradeep Lamba, Director, Lamba Techno Flooring Solutions and Ritesh Jain, CEO, Lamba Techno Flooring Solutions received the award for Best Warehouse Flooring Solution Provider. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Airline – Domestic

SPICEJET

Rajesh H Singh, Senior General Manager - Cargo (Operations), Spicejet, says, “It was a great event. Maya in our hand shows our dedication and leadership in the industry. This black lady kept us motivated to deliver the best.” Singh adds, “We offer a very unique

service in the country by providing end-to-end logistics support to our door-to-door services.”

Rajesh H Singh, Sr. General Manager - Cargo (Operations), Spicejet, received the award for Best Airline- Domestic. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India Nor th 2017


Best Cargo Airline – Customer Services

QATAR AIRWAYS CARGO

Chetan Yadav, Cargo Manager - West India, Qatar Airways Cargo, says, “It is a prestigious award and we are honoured to receive this recognition.” Yadav adds, “We have won this award because we are service oriented. We strive to provide optimal

customers satisfaction.”

Chetan Yadav, Cargo Manager - West India, Qatar Airways Cargo, received the award for Best Cargo Airline - Customer Services. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Leading Global Logistics Player

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING & DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

Pawan Thaker, DHL Area Head – Gujarat & MP, says, “I thank India Cargo Awards for the humble recognition. DHL works towards providing highly competitive innovative solutions to our customers, thereby, ensuring we delight them. This award is a testimony

to our success.”

Pawan Thaker, Area Head- Gujarat and MP, DHL Global Forwarding & DHL Supply Chain received the award for Leading Global Logistics Player. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Freight Forwarder – Pharma

CONTINENTAL CARRIERS

Vaibhav Vohra, Managing Director, Continental Carriers, says, “I would like to thank India Cargo Awards for recognising our years of experience in the field of freight forwarding and consultancy across the world.” He adds, “We understand

the standards and procedures involved in handling and transporting temperature sensitive products like pharmaceuticals and have established ourselves in this rapidly growing industry since the last few years.”

Vaibhav Vohra, Managing Director, Continental Carriers and Hemaal Joshi, Branch Manger, Continental Carriers, received the award for Best Freight Forwarder - Pharma. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Air Freight- Domestic

DELEX CARGO INDIA

Sridhar VV, General Manager– West, Delex Cargo India, says, “I would like to thank India Cargo Awards to recognise our company’s strength. I am glad to receive this award.” Sridhar adds, “It was a wonderful evening, we totally enjoyed the event.”

Sridhar VV, General Manager – West, Delex Cargo India, and Imran Ghanchi, Branch Manager Ahemdabad, received the award for Best Air Freight- Domestic. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017


Emerging Sea Freight Forwarding Company

NATHLEELA LOGISTICS

Capt. Sunil Nar, Executive Director – Commercials, Nathleela Logistics, says, “Such events always brings meaningful networking with industry people at one place and also a source of business generation.” He adds, “Our USP of handling critical cargo in a very less budget,

made us win.”

Capt. Sunil Nar, Executive Director – Commercials, Nathleela Logistics, received the award for Emerging Sea Freight Forwarding Company. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Multimodal Transport & Logistics Company

BULLET LOGISTICS

Biju Jacob, Managing Director, Bullet Logistics India, says, “I am glad to get awarded with the prestigious Maya for Best Multimodal Transport & Logistics Company. Our endeavour is continual improvement in service performance and to meet the changing needs of our

customers. We started in 2010 and within a short span of time, became a Private Limited company.”

Biju Jacob, Managing Director, Bullet Logistics India and team received the award for Best Multimodal Transport & Logistics Company. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Technology Solution Provider

KALE LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS

Amar More, Director, Kale Logistics Solutions, says, “India Cargo Awards always puts up a very good show. It was an enthralling evening. This is a very good initiative to reward people who have made difference to the industry.” More adds, “We are one of the leading

technology suppliers to the logistics industry globally and the only company in the world which has developed Cargo Community System (CCS); a trade facilitation programme, and ERP solutions, which automate logistics industry’s internal business processes. When we started working, India was ranked at 106th positing, now, the country is in sixth position which in itself is an achievement. I am thankful to get recognition for our contribution.”

Amar More, Director, Kale Logistics Solutions, received the award for Best Technology Solution Provider. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

SUGAM GROUP

RK Sharma, VP (Operations), Sugam Group, says, “The awards have given a boost to our team for delivering as per commitment, being cost effective and technically upgraded with continuous improvement and motivated our team for their efforts and striving for

best every time. Our endeavour is in giving total logistic solution to customer, delivering as per commitment regardless of size , boundaries and type of commodities.”

RK Sharma, VP (Operations), Sugam Group and Manoj Pandey, West Zonal, Sugam Group, received the award for Best Freight Forwarding Company - SAARC Nations. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Freight Forwarding Company - SAARC Nations


Emerging 3PL Company

KATSON LOGISTICS CENTRE

Homi Katira, Director, Katson Logistics Centre, says, “We are truly overwhelmed. We have been putting our heart and soul into our business and continuously striving to do something new, better and innovative. Hence, being lauded by India Cargo Awards 2017

means the world to us. Being an entrepreneur is a demanding role, but, being recognised by the people of the industry was exciting.”

Homi Katira, Director, Katson Logistics Centre and team received the award for Emerging 3PL Company. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Airport Cargo Marketing Team

BANGALORE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Cargo is a critical component in the regional supply chain across pharmaceuticals, perishables, electronics, machinery, automotive and textiles. To sustain this growth in the long term, BIAL continues to enhance and build on its world-class infrastructure,

standards and best practices to ensure that it consistently raise the bar in easing the movement of goods and products to and from South India.

Pratik Mehta, Assistant General Manager, Airline Marketing Cargo Services, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru and Vinay Varma, Deputy Manager - Cargo Business Development, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, received the award for Best Airport Cargo Marketing Team. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Emerging Road Freight Forwarding Company

TRUCKKERS.COM

Zubin Poonawalla, Consultant, Truckkers.com, says, “Trukkers.com is an online trailer aggregator working on automating functions and building an ecosystem to benefit the trade. With the GST, we are expecting at least 21-23 per cent of growth in the

near future.” Poonawalla adds, “Events like these are the best place to showcase the upcoming trends of the industry.”

Zubin Poonawalla, Consultant, Truckkers.com received the award for Emerging Road Freight Forwarding Company. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Online Freight Market Place

AIR FREIGHT BAZAAR

Nivesh Jain, Director, Air Freight Bazaar, says, “We are one of the best cargo aggregators. We are trying to revolutionise the industry. Presently, we are focusing on connecting the air cargo industry at one single platform for more transparency and efficiency. This

event helped me meet many people and understand the latest trends of the industry.”

Nivesh Jain, Director, Air Freight Bazaar, received the award for Best Online Freight Market Place. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

SHALIMAR WAREHOUSING CORPORATION

Rajendra Chauhan, Managing Director, Shalimar Warehousing Corporation, says, “I always look forward for such events. It gives you a platform to meet numerous industry players at one place.” He adds, “Shalimar is in warehousing and consignment agent space

since 1986. The company is spread across in number of states in the country.”

Rajendra Chauhan, Managing Director, Shalimar Warehousing Corporation and team received the award Best Warehousing & Consignment Agent Services Company. They were felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Warehousing & Consignment Agent Services Company




Guest of Honour

DR MARISHA KAUL

Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017, graced the occasion with her presence and gave out the Maya trophies to the deserving and hardworking professionals of the cargo industry from the western and southern region.

SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards, and team India Cargo Awards felicitates Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Best Integrated Logistics Service Provider

ANCHOR LINES

Devang Joshi, Owner, Anchor Lines, says, “We wish India Cargo Awards all the success. I would like to thank the India Cargo Awards to recognise our talent and grace us with such a prestigious award.”

Devang Joshi, Owner, Anchor Lines, received the award for Best Integrated Logistics Service Provider. He was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017

Hospitality Partner

CROWN PLAZA AHMEDABAD CITY CENTRE

Abhijit Howladar, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Crowne Plaze Ahmedabad City Centre, says, “It brought us great honour and pleasure to bring ‘Maya’ to the city of Ahmedabad and the focus state of Gujarat. This will serve as a huge encouragement for

the cargo fraternity equally. Hosting this prestigious award, that too amidst a huge gathering of industry stalwarts and ministry officials has sent a very positive vibe in the market that such monumental events can be organised in Ahmedabad.”

Abhijit Howladar, Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, Crowne Plaze Ahmedabad City Centre was felicitated by Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017 and SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards

Gold Partner

LAMBA TECHNO FLOORING SOLUTIONS

Ritesh Jain, CEO, Lamba Techno Flooring Solutions, says, “We are in the business of making one of the finest floors probably the country has received. As the logistics industry is gearing up, a lot of new technological inputs were generated by us. It an honour to be

appreciated for our efforts through India Cargo Awards.”

Ritesh Jain, CEO, Lamba Techno Flooring Solutions, and Pradeep Lamba, Director, Lamba Techno Flooring Solutions, were felicitated by SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards, Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, and Dr Marisha Kaul, Gladrags Mrs India North 2017 for Gold Partner

Chief Guest

GAUTAMBHAI NAVALCHAND SHAH

Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation, says, “The second phase of India’s growth would come from places like Ahmedabad along with the biggies off course. These are the stations which would propel India’s growth including the growth

of the cargo sector.”

SanJeet, Mentor, India Cargo Awards felicitates Gautambhai Navalchand Shah, Mayor, Amdavad Municipal Corporation

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