CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE
Our 15th anniversary celebrations were a tribute to everyone who contributed to our success. The achievements of CSS have been brought about by the cooperation of our staff, agents and associates. I am confident that if we build on this spirit of cooperation, we all felt during the celebrations, we will move onto higher and even more rewarding times.
Nobody, in this world, has ever succeeded without a belief and team effort. These two attributes provide an ethos for success. It goes beyond just shaking hands and embracing, because when combined with a belief and a motivated team the results go much further. Everyone knows that we are there for each other.
Gone are the days when people used to say “business has no ethics”. I honestly believe that without ethics no business will survive. This is why CSS is committed to upholding our ethics – “our word is our bond” and this is the foundation on which we will continue to build, moving forward to greater accomplishments. As we venture into new projects and diversify, using our established talents, the rewards they will bring will be spurred by values which keep CSS vibrant.It was the confidence in our people, and the confidence in our beliefs that has brought us to where we are today, now with our experience and spirited hearts we will sail onwards with an uplifted sense of purpose.
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The club has got two indoor courts which can be converted as an auditorium to seat up to 1500 guests apart from the Conference hall, Gymnasium, Library, kids play area and meeting rooms. The Kalikkalam CSS UAE Open Badminton Tournament was held from 18th March, 2010 to 3rd April, 2010. It witnessed all the top class badminton players from around the UAE and there were a total of 35 teams for Men’s Singles, 61 teams for Men’s doubles, Veterans Singles had 13 teams and 10 teams for Veterans Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Some of the top players who have participated include Shibil, Rohit, Vivek, James, Vishnu, Lal mani, Kamaludhin, Xavier.
Many people know that training is important because, at one time or another we’ve all been valuably trained in something or trained someone else to do something useful yet this basic work area. Its clear importance is not fully understood and therefore not fully exploited to make life easier and more profitable.
ith our agents in Brazil,WORLD FREIGHT AGENCIAMENTOS & TRANSPORTES LTDA. Siby Kurian,Dy. General Manager – Sales & Marketing represented CSS Group at this exhibition.
of business cards that were dropped into the bowls that are placed at the D/O counter at the Corporate office and CSLC-1, was to be picked up and rewarded with a gift, has been nothing short of successful.
nimal Show and Camel Riding at the Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa.
CSS has always been sensitive to social issues right from its inception. The Group actively demonstrates its involvement by supporting social issues on a regular basis. AMHA is the recent event that CSS Group sponsored as a part of its CSR program. Hosted by the “Sree Kerala Varma College Old Students Association” (SKVCOSA), the charity project AMHA (Association of Mentally Handicapped Adults) was initiated by Dr. P.Bhanumathi to create a loving and caring home for mentally handicapped adults in South India. AMHA aims to provide a home to adults with special needs, where they can live a comfortable life; it also provides counseling for parents and conducts medical inspections to support mentally handicapped adults.
CSS Bahrain was awarded the Outstanding Supporter of the year 2008 at an event hosted by the Martinair regional head office in Sharjah, UAE. The function was held in Dubai, UAE on a Dhow Cruise. CSS Bahrain has been the Cargo General Sales Agent for Martinair since 2004. The award function was attended by Narayan R T, GM – CSS Bahrain, Harm Winkeler, Vice President – Asia Pacific, Keku Bomi Gazder, Director Cargo Sales -Middle East and South Asia, along with the Martinair team and other distinguished guests and clients.
The staff of CSS Delhi had an entertaining and interactive evening with the Group Chairman, T. S. Kaladharan & Directors of CSS India, during a chilly evening of January. The gathering was organized on the 14th January in a large farm house called Anandvan in Faridabad, in the outskirts of Delhi. The programme was aimed at creating a more relaxed atmosphere, whereby the staff could interact and discuss their ideas with the Senior Management. In addition the evening included a bonfire and a DJ to add flavour to the ambience. Team Delhi was appreciated for its commitment and growth achieved, by the Chairman and the Management during this informal session.
CSS Delhi participated in the Aero marine cricket tournament for the first time and reached Semi Finals. Aero Marine Cricket Tournament is played amongst shipping fraternity between shipping lines and prominent forwarders, kicked off on January 02, 2010.With the Delhi temperature dropping and the sun playing hide & seek it was eye pleasing to watch cricket enthusiasts from young to old on the field. Console Shipping played with Maersk in the quarter finals. Batting first, Console scored a big total of 174 for 5 in the limited 20 overs. Maersk, in reply gave a tough fight back before succumbing.
Ground. While Panasonic elected to bat first, CSS was very comfortable to bowl first. A flamboyant start from Panasonic helped them score a challenging 151 after the full 20 overs. Hareesh M. and Sajesh initiated the innings for CSS and achieved victory with 40 balls to spare and all the wickets in tact.