Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars
SCHOOL KITS DISTRIBUTED
As part of a CSS – CSR initiative, School kits which included new bags, books and pencil boxes were distributed amongst pre-primary and primary school children in and around Thrikkunnappuzha, Alleppey Dist. Kerala. Five lower primary schools which are running under the Government of Kerala aid were benefitted by this regular CSR programme of school aid distribution by CSS under the guidance of T S Kaladharan, Group Chairman. The schools were Govt. LP School Valiyaparambu, Govt. LP School Thrikkunnappuzha, Govt. LP School Panoor, Govt. LP School Pallana & Govt. LP School Atmavidya Sangham.
New bags and books brought beaming smiles on the faces of more than 900 little faces. The programme commenced with local authority members from the Panchayat wards welcoming the gathering. All the children, their parents and the school authorities were present for the occasion. The school kits were distributed by Mr. Babu Prasad, former Member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly and the present member of the Kerala State Electricity Board. People’s representatives and the school authorities thanked CSS and Kala for this noble activity. Lunch was also served to more than 500 people that included the children and parents on this auspicious occasion.
G Unnikrishnan, Head of Marketing & Corporate communications, CSS Group and Hareendran, Manager, Devas Farm house were present on behalf of CSS for the function.
The world environment day was welcomed by the CSS Mumbai in a unique manner. Under the guidance of CSS India Director, Jairam K R, “The smart commute” promotion was launched during the world environment day. This was an ambitious effort to promote the concept of “Cycle to work”, which was well received by many young and enthusiastic nature lovers of Mumbai. The concept of Cycle to work was a humble effort to reduce the everyday commuting problems, the people of Mumbai faces during the heavy traffic of the rush hours.
Opposed to traditional methods of managing loads/containers at the yards, today with the assistance of latest technology, there is not only effective time management but a lot of double guessing can also be eliminated. For instance the elaborate procedure of filling and filing in paper work has been drastically reduced by adopting online procedures. This not only avoids time lags but also speeds up the process, as all essential information with regard to the load are available in the system and hence when the trailer arrives, the details not only pop up, but from the gate in time itself, the warehouse is alerted that the load has arrived. Still further with the use of modern technology it is easier to track the location of the container, the kind of container, ie refer or normal etc, its contents and to also monitor the priority for loading etc.
Another plus point with the use of drones is that long standing containers can be identified and dealt with in a timely manner. This also simplifies the task of updating demurrage and detention charges which is critical for efficient management and operation of any yard.
Invariably many things, in our day to day lives, change in a way that we just do not seem to notice. It was not that long ago that, in many countries, the small corner shop ruled. It not only provided personal service, it was also the centre of local gossip and news. The compulsive attraction of the shopping experience seems to rob most customers of good sense and reason. Impulse buying, influenced by the way store displays are arranged, often mean we return home with things we never really intended to purchase.
As part of our continuous commitment to the freight forwarding fraternity, CSS initiated a thank you scheme over 6 years ago, whereby one lucky name out of the scores of business cards that are dropped into the raffle bowls placed at the Delivery Order Counter will be rewarded with a gift.
The 20th anniversary celebrations of CSS Group were an auspicious tribute to everyone who contributed to our success. The achievements of CSS have been accomplished through the cooperation of our agents, associates and most importantly our own staff. The boundless feeling of togetherness, that we all embraced during the celebrations, will undoubtedly carry us forward to greater accomplishments and larger rewards.
On the 14th March a one to one networking session was hosted at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. The overseas agents were provided with an opportunity to interact with each and every department of CSS Group and also with the associate and franchisee offices of the company. The agents had to register on-line prior to the event for availing this provision. The day saw some very healthy and fruitful interaction between the delegates.
CSS Group was recently honoured by the CMA CGM as a top customer for outstanding performance for the year 2014. The award was handed over to T S Kaladharan, Chairman of CSS Group by Mr. Lars Jensen Hojbjerg, Managing Director of CMA CGM- Dubai at the CSS Group Head Office. The recognition was for the consistent performance of CSS Group with CMA for the movement of containerized cargo globally, for the third consecutive year. CSS Group is one of the leading NVOCC in the Middle East and Indian Sub-continent.
On an invitation from T S Kaladharan the Group Chairman of CSS, The President of Global forwarding of C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Mr. Stephane Rambaud and the Vice President Mr. Tom Sweet visited the CSS Group offices and facilities at the Jebel Ali Free Zone. They were received by the senior management team of CSS Group led by Raj George, Senior VP Projects Oil & Energy division. The CH Robison officials held discussions with the senior management team of CSS Group.
GPLN brings together project cargo experts and independent project logistics specialist companies from around the world, all of whom have an expert focus on project logistics. This general meeting allows the participant the face-to-face contact with your GPLN partners where you are able to efficiently build professional relationships in the most lasting and cost effective manner.
CSS Group represented by Siby C Kurian, Senior General Manager for Sales & Marketing, attended the Intermodal Exhibition and conference this year which happened from 7-9 April, 2015.
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