KAPIL D. THAKKAR

A/3, Harsha Apartment, Bhakti Marg, Mulund (W), Mumbai -400 080

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EXIM Logistics Services and Management - Domestic & International

Clearing & Forwarding / Shipping / CFS Administrative Management Leveraging 21 years of leadership experience in quest of senior management role in the domains of EXIM

Logistics Services and Management (Domestic & International) / Business Development /Strategic Planning/

Clearing & Forwarding / Shipping / CFS Administrative Management, with a progressive export-import /

logistics or clearing & forwarding company in India.

PROFILE

An accomplished Clearing & Forwarding / Domestic & International Logistics Operation Services

Managements/Custom House Documentation and CFS Administrative Management professional with

illustrious career of 21 Years in leadership roles with prestigious organizations in CHA / CFS / Shipping

freight forwarding / multimodal logistics industries in India.

Demonstrated functional excellence defining processes and work flow systems and setting up effective

coordination with all internal and external agencies to maximize operational efficiency. Skilled

developer of strategic and operational programmes that continually deliver sustainable growth and

revenues.

Strong credentials in providing cost effective and customized C&F /logistics solutions to high profile

clients and retaining their continued patronage with prompt and personalized service delivery.

Deft in setting up effective liaison with- DGFT, Central Excise, Customs & Port authorities, Food Safety

and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI), Plant Quarantine, BARC (for radiation Certificate), BMC

Health & Octroi dept.,APMC dept. etc-and securing their needed support for hassle free business

operations.

Wide experience in managing Bulk, Break-Bulk, and Containerized cargo including Agro commodities,

bulk minerals, fertilizers, steel, and project cargoes. Acknowledged expert in managing entire

operations of Container Freight Station (CFS) including domestic cargo movement by Concor Rail

Service (Govt.) and private Rail operators.

Fully conversant with entire export-import documentation, custom house processes, port terminal

operations, shipping & vessel management and operation of contracts of affreightment. Effective team

leader, trainer, acknowledged troubleshooter and a natural motivator with ability to integrate team

efforts to optimize individual / team productivity. Superior verbal and written communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Apr’95-Feb’09 Mar’09-Jan’12 Feb’12-Jan’15 Since Feb’15

UNIQUE GLOBAL LOGISTICS Mumbai – “Complete Logistics Solution”

Promoter & Manager Feb’ 2015 –Present

Promoted the company with aim to provide holistic logistics solutions including clearing

& forwarding, customs clearance,warehousing,transporting, international logistics, CHA management,

CFS operations, freight management to facilitate cross border movement of cargo.

Efficiently managing entire operations of the establishment covering all functional domains – business

development, client relations management, finance, HR & Administration, coordination and liaison

with Govt / regulatory agencies viz. DGFT, custom house, Railways, Container freight stations, shipping

lines etc to ensure best in class service delivery to the clients.

Set up quick response mechanism to clients’ needs to win and retain their continued confidence.

Efficiently managed over 3000 Containerized Export shipment covering Sugar, Rice, SBM, Fresh Fruit &

Veg. cargo.

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Successfully handled Export 19000 mts Break-Bulk Vessels of Sugar from Hazira Port Shipper

M/s. Phulchand Export Pvt. Ltd. & M/s. A T Trade Oversees Pvt. Ltd.

Effectively handled domestic cargo movement of Imported Pulses by Private Rail operators and with

Concor Rail Service (Govt.) Mumbai-Delhi, Kolkata, and Kanpur.

Successfully participated in online tendering process of FCI- Food Corporation of India and CWC

Central Warehousing Corporation for domestic cargo Handling and Transportation work.

Major clients serviced include - Lokmangal Agro Industries Ltd., Sakuma Exports Ltd, Indian Sugar

Exim Corporation Ltd., Phulchand Exports Ltd., ED & F Man India, Padam Sugar Company Pvt. Ltd.,

Agro Traders, for Cargo arriving by Road and Rail.

A C T INFRAPORT LIMITED, Mumbai

(Clearing, Forwarding & Shipping agents) Feb 2012 - Jan 2015

HQ at Kandla, the company is a renowned Custom Broker, licensed stevedores, Vessel owners (MV Propel

Progress), Warehouse owners for both liquid and dry cargo, Shipping agents, Shipbrokers and

Affreightment agents operating across all Western and Eastern Ports of India.

General Manager-Mumbai Branch

Managed entire operations of Mumbai Branch assuming final accountability to explore, develop, and

retain high profile clients in the region with prompt and personalized services.

Set up effective coordination with head office and all branches like Mundra, Delhi, Ahmadabad, Hazira,

Bharuch-SEZ unite & ICD Ankleshwar to render business development and logistics support.

Power of attorney holder and signing authority for banking and other transactions documents like

Custom and MBPT documents for Mumbai- Nhava Sheva - AirPort, Agreements and online Tender

documents. Possess permanent Custom pass vide Kardex No.T -789 (A) “G”category with P.A.

Successfully managed over 5000 Export-Import shipments including Steel, Project cargo, Sugar, Rice,

SBM, Maize, Haz-Non Haz Chemicals, Machinery, FCL-LCL shipments.

Developed and retained continued patronage of high profile clients including - Emmsons International

Ltd, L. T Foods Ltd. (Dawat Rice Brand), Baramati Agro Ltd, Sucden India Ltd., ED & FMan India, DHL

Express. Effectively handled Export 22000 mts Bulk Vessels of Sugar and Steel from MBPT Port Shipper

Baramati Agro Ltd, Sucden India Ltd.

Enhanced company’s image as customer centric company with prompt and customised services.

NAVKAR CORPORATION LTD. Panvel CFS

(Container Freight Station) Mar 2009-Jan 2012

A leading CFS ( having 3 CFSs) spread over the 3.59 million sq.ft. of area at Panvel (Navi Mumbai) having

unique Rail siding facilities for custom notified and domestic cargo movements. Equipped with latest

advance equipments, it serves the gateway port at Nhava Sheva with capacity of handling 3, 10,000 TEUs

p.a. The company is specialized in handling volume based bag & bulk agro export shipments.

General Manager (Export Dept.)

Managed entire CFS Operations with overall responsibility for growth and profitability of the unit.

Designed and implemented process flows to maximize operational efficiency.

Captured clients’ requirements submitted offers and concluded work contracts on most advantageous

terms. Set up effective coordination with all internal and external agencies to eliminate process

bottlenecks and ensure superior service delivery. Ensured timely billing and collections in coordination

with accounts dept.

Effectively managed Empty containers pickup, utilization of import de-stuff containers, scheduling of

loaded containers movement and regularly monitored availability of stock at CFS for work planning.

Tracked competitors’ moves and introduced strategic realignments to neutralize competition and stay

firmly afloat.

Maintained productive relations at senior levels with Customs and the Port authorities for hassle free

business operations. Provided leadership to cross functional teams and integrated their efforts to

maximize overall team productivity.

EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS

.V ARJOON SHIPPING AGENCY LTD Mumbai

(Clearing, Forwarding & Shipping Agent) Apr 1995 – Feb 2009

One of the most trusted & respected forwarders in the industry with strong market presence of over nine

decades.

General Manager Export

Contributed 14 years of service assuming diverse leadership roles and acquired comprehensive

exposure to entre range of customs, clearing & forwarding, CFS, warehousing & international/domestic

logistics related activities. Joined the company as Dock / Custom Clerk and reached the top level

assignment of General Manager Mumbai with sheer hard work and outstanding performance delivery. .

Delivered competitive Sea Freight Services / sea transportation solutions across all major trade sector

between Middle East, Gulf Countries, and Far East countries. Managed break-bulk shipments effected

from Mumbai port trust.

Negotiated the best package rate with all reputed Container Freight Stations (CFS).

Liaised with DGFT, Central Excise, Port authorities, FSSAI- Food Safety and Standards Authority of

India, Plant Quarantine, BARC, BMC, APMC etc and secured needed support as required.

Successfully handled over 8000 Containerised shipments per annum including Bulk and Break Bulk

Export shipment of Steel, Project cargo,Sugar, Rice, SBM, Maize, Fabrics, Yarn, Haz-Non Haz

Chemicals FCL Shipments.

Effciently managed key clients - Shivnath Rai Harnarayan Ltd.(Lal Mahal Brand), Bisan SaroopRam

Kishan, Emmsons International Ltd, L. T Foods Ltd. (Dawat Rice Brand), Baramati Agro Ltd, Olam

International Ltd., Amira Foods Ltd. Amirchand Jagdish Kumar Ltd.(Airoplan Brand)- and retained

their confidence in company’s customer centric policies.

EDUCATION

Diploma in PC Applications from kaRox Technologies

UG Education [B.Com] - 1993

TRAINING & WORKSHOPS / SEMINARS ATTENDED

Workshop on “ Safety Training while on Operation”

Various Seminars and Functions in Shipping, Port and Logistics Sectors.

CERTIFICATIONS

Passed Written and Orel Customs Examination Regulation 19(3) of CHALR ‘G’ category

Office of The Commissioner of Customs (General), New Custom House,

Kardex No. T -789 (A)

I T SKILLS:

Visual FoxPro, Windows, Microsoft Office, Tally, PageMaker. Good knowledge of latest software

available for Custom Clearance Co’s, Exporter and used in Logistics Industries.( Visual Impex , ONS ,

Genesis, Logitech Solutions etc)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Achieved MDRT Club Membership (Million Dollar Round Table U.S.A.)

Agency No. : 01488921

Branch : 921 Fort main Branch

Division : Mumbai- I .

Date of Birth: 23rd April 1977; Nationality: Indian.

Sex: Male; Marital Status: Married.

Language known: Hindi, English, Gujarati, Marathi.

Passport: J1616952 Valid up to 11/05/2020

Kapil D. Thakkar