GANDHIDHAM : The 11th Edition of the Gujarat Star Awards –Organised and Managed by Daily Shipping Times - added yet another feather in its cap on 9th February 2024 when it completed a full dec ade in Recognising and Awarding Maritime and Logistics Excellence for the Companies and individuals in the sector.

Daily Shipping Times expresses whole hearted gratitude to the trade, Stalwarts & leading lights of Maritime Industry.

Daily Shipping Times completed 30 years now serving the Business Trade of Gujarat and 64 Years serving Pan India Trade since 1960s. No wonder it now the most Trusted Brand when it comes to delivering the news and information.

To mark this grand occasion, who’s who of the Maritime and Logistics gathering under one roof at Radisson Hotel, Kandla to witness one of the most Industry acclaimed Awards ceremony.

Mr. Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS, Deputy Chairman – Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), Chief Guest of the event,delivered the Keynote address, emphasizing the landscape of future opportunities in the Maritime sector.

Industry Stalwarts and Industry Experts deliberated on “Sustainable Logistics and Green Initiatives” in an insightful Panel Discussion moderated by Industry Veteran Cum Academician Mr. SAMIR J SHAH of JBS Group. Other prominent Panellist included -

• Capt. P. S. RATH - Chairman Managing Director, Econship Marine Pte Ltd
• Capt. RAM IYER - Vice President, Seahorse Ship Agencies Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. AMIT OZA - F.I.C.S., Director, Astramar Shipping & Trading Services Private Ltd.
• Mr. DUSHYANT MULANI - Chairman - FFFAI and President - BCBA
• Capt. SUNNY WILLIAMS - Chief Commercial Officer - Speedy Multimodes Limited
• Dr VISHHAL BISEN - Managing Director, Landmark CFS Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. TUSHAR RANPARA - Managing Director, EPT Global Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

The Panellist deliberated on the future nitty-gritty in sustainability logistics and how to achieve that in day-today operations.

The Key Highlight of the Awards Ceremony was Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Mr. Mahendra N Thacker, Director, Ashutosh Container Services Pvt. Ltd. by Chief Guest Shri Nandeesh Shukla, IRTS - Deputy Chairman, Deendayal Port Authority & DPA Team for his immense contribution to the maritime trade.

Moreover, following companies were felicitated for having successfully completing 25 Glorious years in operation.

• PSA INDIA
• ADANI PORTS AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE LTD
• APM TERMINALS PIPAVAV
• J. R. ROADLINES PVT. LTD.

* A detail pictorial coverage will be followed shortly