Ritchie BROS.

As CSS Dubai works closely with Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers (RBA) we are pleased to recommend RBA who are committed to delivering first-class, innovative services that help their customers buy and sell equipment with confidence. On July 1st, Ritchie Bros. launched new equipment financing, warranty and insurance services.


Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world’s largest industrial auctioneer announced the launch of a bundle of new valued-added services for its customers in the U.S., Canada and around the world. These new services, which include detailed equipment information, real-time auction results through www.rbauction.com, equipment financing, powertrain service warranties and property and cargo insurance, will complement and further enhance the wide range of customer services already offered while including comfortable first-class auction facilities, flexible bidding options, convenient on-site refurbishing services and a 21-language web site.


“Providing innovative business solutions that enable the world’s businesses to exchange equipment with ease and confidence has been our company’s mission since our inception, “says Steve Barritt, Regional Manager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. “Our attention to detail and our constant endeavor to provide value added services to our customers has been the cornerstone of our success. The new services that have just been launched are evidence of how we’ve run our business for over 50 years, which is keeping our customers’ needs in mind.”


Detailed Equipment Information – launched globally July 1, 2011


Beginning July 1, Ritchie Bros. will collect and provide more equipment information online for all of its industrial auctions around the world. Available in 21 languages exclusively through Ritchie Bros.’ web site www.rbauction.com, detailed equipment information will include up to 50 high-resolution photographs of each item, allowing customers to clearly see key components of an item, along with a multi-point summary of those components and comments on basic functionality. This new service will enable customers to assess equipment online more efficiently and in greater detail prior to inspecting it at the auction site in person.


Real-time auction results through www.rbauction.com – launched globally July 1, 2011


Beginning July 1, Ritchie Bros. will provide real-time auction results for all customers viewing its auctions online through www.rbauction.com. Customers will instantly be able to see how much items have sold for and will be able to scroll back to see pricing for items they may have missed earlier in the day.


The Heavy Equipment Logistics division of CSS attended the two-day auction from July 19-20th, 2011. The team was able to network with the buyers and sellers at the auction while promoting its first class logistical solutions to the end user. The next RBA auction in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is scheduled for September 27-28, 2011.

Homeward Bound

When it comes to moving one’s home or office, the enormity of the task is sure to set in. The hassle attached with packing precious belongings safely and moving them without damage to the new location is best to be left to the professionals. CSS Homeward Bound has made it their motto to ensure that your precious cargo is treated just as we would treat our own.


CSS Homeward Bound was set up by Consolidated Shipping Group to meet the ever-growing demand for relocation among the expatriate community. Over the years it has evolved into an experienced and professional team capable to deliver substantial services in dismantling, packing, loading, moving, custom clearing and unloading. Shipments can commence from anywhere within the UAE, and be delivered to any doorstep in the world.


“Providing relocation services to individuals and organizations in the UAE is quite exciting and rewarding as the CSS Homeward Bound team is able to interact with the diverse nationalities and expatriate community here in the UAE.  We learn new customs and cultures by working closely with our clients ensuring their precious sensitive belongings are handled in an error free manner. Our dedicated team of professionals offer various packing methods based on the job requirements says, Binita D’Cunha Assistant Manager, CSS Homeward Bound.”


“The CSS Homeward Bound staff assists and execute all areas of your move, whether home or office. Our qualified and well-reputed staff begins the process with a survey that determines your relocation needs whether locally or internationally and in turn are able to provide the most competitive rate for all of your relocation requirements”, she adds.


THE SERVICES OFFERED


Worldwide packing and moving of personal effects
Local and International removals (Homes and Offices)
Customs clearance and door – to – door services
Warehousing
Transportation
Industrial packing and lashing
Comprehensive insurance


THE FACILITIES / STRENGTHS


Own warehouse facility of over 10,000 sq. ft.
Operating a fleet of own trucks
Multilingual experienced professionals


CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS


A member of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM)
A member of International Association of Movers (IAM)
A member of Asian Relocation Association (ARA)


For further information
Please Contact :


Binita D’Cunha      Asst. Manager        binita@csshomeward.com
Savita Vinod     Sr. Coordinator        savita@csshomeward.com

A Rare Honour

T.S. Kaladharan featured in the Book of Achievers


The contributions of top business leaders and professionals from Kerala in the GCC are being unfolded again by The Book of Achievers, a coffee table book, when it launched its second edition recently.

Selected numbers of 37 personalities are featured in this edition of Achievers. It contains the inspiring growth stories of dozens of visionaries, their insights on current economic scenarios and future market outlook. It narrates the pain-n-gain stories of a series of high net worth entrepreneurs who have brought in the remarkable facelift of the Gulf region with their service over the past several decades. T. S. Kaladharan, Chairman of CSS Group is one among the Achievers in this edition.” The book identifies and honors accomplished business leaders and top professionals from Kerala based in the GCC countries, and I am extremely privileged to be a part of it” mentions Kala.

This volume will be made available through prominent libraries, chambers of commerce, business and professional organizations across India and the GCC as well as selected libraries in Europe and the US.

Publisher and Editor Biju Ninan said, “The book talks about their contribution to GCC economies and their native state, Kerala, India. It unfolds an untold story of select achievers, who made it big for themselves and for millions of others through their entrepreneurial excellence and hard work”. This multi colour, 248-page hardbound book contains photographs of these Personalities and their families.

These achievers were handpicked by a special jury comprising of Isaac John, deputy business editor, Khaleej Times and senior businessman & philanthropist Dr. Ram Buxani based on factors like the number of jobs created by their respective companies, the positioning of their businesses and the soundness of their corporate citizenship (corporate social responsibility).

The coffee table book is conceived, designed and published by Grey Matter, FZ, LLC, a 360-degree media-consulting firm in Dubai, UAE.

Earth Hour At CSS Go Beyond An Hour

Across the world, every March 26, iconic landmarks turn off their lights and unnecessary electrical appliances between 8.30pm and 9.30pm in a mark of solidarity and as a call for action against global warming. CSS Group Offices across the world joined hands for this noble cause and switched off the lights and computers for one hour during their prescribed lunch hours making sure that it will not affect the operations whilst contributing to the Earth Hour. In addition to this we reinforced the thought to our employees mentioning the importance of the Earth Hour that it is not intended to just turn off the lights for one hour every year however; the initiative is intended to draw the attention of people and establishments so that they can work together for the benefit of themselves and their planet, and that everyone can make a difference.


Dubai residents and businesses achieved the highest energy savings and lowest carbon dioxide emissions in UAE to date during the 60-minute Earth Hour blackout on Saturday night. The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority announced that in one hour Dubai beat its own Earth Hour record and saved 204,000 (kW/h) of electricity and reduced carbon emissions by 102,000kg. As an organization we are proud to say that we have done our part to make this global event a grand success at office as well employees showing their corporate social responsibility by switching of their lights at home.


It dates back….

2007 in Sydney, Australia: when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour.


2008, 50 million people across 35 countries/territories participating.


2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries/territories.


2010, the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action.

Cloud Computing

In ancient days one server or hardware is utilized for a single activity with a single operating system running on it; in most cases companies used to invest huge amount of money and utilize up to 50% or less of the total capacity of the hardware for that single process. The network administrators were forced to buy much such hardware for various activities. They were forced to buy minimal capacity hardware and later face the difficulty of upgrading to a higher version. Those days are gone with the introduction of cloud computing  which is simple and easy and enables you to utilize your hardware to its maximum with the use of virtualization.


What is Virtualization: Virtualization means creating logical systems inside a single hardware, for example you may have one windows operating system and one Linux operating system in a single hardware.


Cloud computing is an internet based computing which shares application, resource, infrastructure or data with the help of virtualization. The main advantage of cloud computing is its minimal cost and hassle free maintenance, availability of world class technological software in very low cost. There are many companies now support cloud computing like the NEC. Recently SAP and NEC had come up with a comprehensive solution on SAP ERP for its customers. Oracle also gives powerful cloud services in many forms such as platform, software, infrastructure etc. Microsoft’s Cloud Power is another platform for cloud computing which invites enterprises to avail their awesome services. Others in this stream are Google, Amazon, Salesforce.com, RightScale, Cisco, Rackspace and Dell


From this technological advancement its evident that in the future cloud computing will lead the businesses; regardless of the business size and can be availed and standardized its operations with leading ERP systems from Oracle, Microsoft, SAP etc.

CSS Clothing Drive 2011

On March 1st 2011, CSS initiated the first ever Clothing drive as part of the CSR activities within the organization. Homeless people and low income families need all types of gently used clothing, particularly warm clothes and coats for cold weather, formal clothes (to attend job interviews), and shoes (which frequently wear out). It’s helpful if donated clothing is clean and reasonably wrinkle-free. A clothes drive is a fun way to make it easier for would-be donors to make a difference, particularly if you live in a multi-resident building, work at a large office, or belong to a civic club, church, temple or mosque. Our employees brought those clothes that they don’t wear anymore and we plan to donate to them to the Dubai Charity Center a non-profit organization and to the Japan Consulate Dubai- Relief Efforts for the recent tragedy, which occurred in Japan. Remember, one person’s used clothing is another person’s treasure

Emerging “QUEEN” Prospective Days Ahead for CSS Cochin

Cochin, regarded as one of the fastest growing cities in India, had witnessed a steadfast growth during the last 7 to 8 years. Patronized evenly by the spread out Kerala business community around the globe, Cochin has made a remarkable growth enviable to the other major cities in India. The recently commissioned International Marina and the Vallarpadam container terminal add flavour to the booming economy of this region. Console shipping services India Pvt. Ltd at Cochin with a well established and experienced team has been able to benefit all these positive vibes for their growth.

CSS Cochin has sizable amount of exports to Russia, Europe, US and the Middle East, while the import has shown its strength from regions like China, Malaysia & Dubai. Cochin port traffic touched 17.43 million tones during the year 2009-10 registering an increase of 12.5 % compared to previous year. The container throughput for the year stood at 2.89 lakhs TEUs. Latha      Asokan, Branch Manager of CSS Cochin states that the growth rate will increase in the coming years, despite of the ongoing recession.

The recently signed agreement between the Tecom Investments, a subsidiary of the Dubai Holdings and the Government of Kerala for developing the Smart city project has already catapulted the real estate business. The business entry points like the airport and the sea port are increasing their development pace to meet up with the growing demands of the market. As per Latha, all these factors could eventually give a facelift to the entire economy.

Now the major products handled here are food stuff, spices, coir, rubber and plastic household items which will be soon be replaced by construction materials, heavy equipments, machineries and other allied products. Kochi has emerged as the commercial and industrial

Dubai Global Village

The Air Freight Division of CSS Group has been appointed the exclusive agents to handle all the fresh fruits from Thailand that will be retailed at the highly successful Thai Pavilion at the Global Village.

Global Village is Dubai’s most popular outdoor cultural entertainment and shopping venue, welcoming millions of guests over the last 13 years. With over 39 countries participating in the various cultural shows and pavilions on display, its a shopaholics delight with over 4.2 million visitors passing through its gates over a period of 3 months.

Jacob Isaac, General Manager, Air Freight Division, CSS Group commented “The CSS Air Freight team based at CSS Dubai Cargo Village, have a mix of expertise and are geared to handle any specific or special need at any time to ensure our clients needs and time frame are met. The cargo for the Thai Pavilion was an interesting challenge, which was completed successfully during the given time frames.”

CSS Group will handle over 125 tons of fresh fruits during the months of November to February 2011. Due to the perishable nature of the fruits, the cargo handler must be able to immediately process the documents required through various authorities during a short period of time, and offer clearance and refrigerated transport to the site at Global Village.

Saijai Waiyakruttha, Manager, Thailand Pavilions stated “We are extremely pleased with the service so far received from the CSS Group staff. They are always available to help us when necessary even on weekends, which are a peak time for us here at the Global Village. We would like to thank each and every member of the CSS Group Air Freight team for their assistance and we look forward to working with them for more projects.”

Supply Chain Management

The Supply Chain Management facility set up in 2004 is situated in Jebel Ali, the world’s fastest growing Free Zone. Supply chain management reduces inefficiencies as to time, inventories and cost. The global presence of CSS Group has brought in a handful of reputed names as clients to the facility.

• Staff strength of over 40 personnel

• Integrated software system developed     in house

• Operational space of 140,000 sq.ft. with 22,000 CBM capacity

• 12,200 pallet positions

• 100% double deep racking system

• Staging and reworking areas

• Operational with 10 forklifts

• 19 loading bays

• Computerized inventory management

• Designated space for handling value added services

• Managed and Operated by CSS Staff and equipment

Delhi Calling!!!

The post commonwealth games seem to have jump started Delhi’s business environment, with a new wave of enthusiasm seen in all segments of business. New projects are being initiated and the existing ones are being completed. Delhi is getting ready for the next phase of the Metro which will link the airport and the railway station. The domestic airport and the Disney world in Noida and the automatic cabs in Gurgaon are the other major projects getting initiated.

CSS Delhi with its mixed clientele of direct shippers, freight forwarders and custom house agents has grown leaps and bounds. With volumes reaching to 500 teus during the months of June & July, the last 12 months for CSS Delhi was really rewarding in all the trade lanes of Export, FCL, and Console & Air Freight. They became the number one lifter during June and July with MSC from North India which was an appreciable achievement.

CSS Delhi with a team of efficient and committed staff is working presently at increasing the LCL volumes and increasing business in the special equipment sector. The major products being handled in Delhi include paper, tiles, cattle feed, machine and hand tools. Its arms are reaching the outskirts of the main town touching areas like Moradabad, Jaipur, Jodhpur & Agra.  A promising 2011 is calling Delhi and the Team CSS charts out some innovative approaches in tackling this new environment.

News At A Glance

Peters & May chooses CSS for its UAE operations

CSS join hands with Spatial Group

CSS at Breakbulk Asia Singapore Booth C17

CSS Saudi’s own CFS at Dammam and Jeddah

New facility for CSS at Bahrain Logistics Zone

CSS Air Freight’s face lift at Mega terminal – Dubai Cargo Village

CSS attended Breakbulk

Americas

CSS Group

showcased itself at the ADIPEC with GPLN

Sales Strategy

Meet of CSS Group was held in Dubai in November

15th Anniversary of CSS Group was celebrated in Dubai April 2010

CSS Homeward Bound

When it comes to moving one’s home or office, the enormity of the task is sure to set in. The hassle attached with packing precious belongings safely and moving them without damage to the new location is best to be left to the professionals. CSS Homeward bound steps in and clears away the fears and gracefully carries out the task in hand.

CSS personal effects division was set up to meet the ever growing demand for relocation among the expatriate community. The wide rage of service offered include, Worldwide packing and moving of personal effects.

CSS Homeward bound is a member of the Canadian Association of Movers (CAM), International Association of Movers (IAM) and Asian Relocation Association (ARA).

• Worldwide packing and moving of personal effects

• Local and International removals (Homes and Offices)

• Customs clearance and door to door services

• Warehousing

• Transportation

• Comprehensive insurance

SOORYAKIREEDAM

On 22nd October 2010 Friends Association organized a Mega Musical Event ‘Sooryakireedom’ at Al-Nasr Leisureland Ice-Rink, Dubai and CSS Group was proud to be part of this event as one of the main sponsors.  This event was dedicated to the legendary lyricist of the Malayalam film industry, Late Girish Puthenchery by organizing a Gala Musical Concert led by Padmashree K.S. Chitra, Madhu Balakrishnan, present day sensations viz., Vidhu Pratap & Jyotsna. This programme was anchored by none other than Jayaraj Warier.

Friends Association was formed in Sept 2004 and is a non-profitable and non political organization.  The association presently consists of over 60 families without any distinction to cast or creed, with a representation from all districts of Kerala.  Today this group has grown into an association providing a wide range of services to its members and society. The members are mainly engaged with charitable actions towards less fortunate expatriate community. They are the active ambassadors of Indian art and culture for the global community.

CSS Group along with other sponsors were felicitated by the Association at the function and we consider it as a privilege to be part of this event .

NoSStalgia 2010

NSS College of Engineering Palakkad Alumni UAE chapter, an informal group of over 700 Engineers who are working with reputed organizations, hosted their 15th annual family get together on 3rd December 2010 at Indian Social Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Alumni UAE chapter has been active since 1996 promoting goodwill and mutual assistance among members, encouraging the current students in their educational endeavors. The colorful event had scintillating performances from the talented alumni and their family members such as Film songs, ‘Kol-Kali’, ‘Thiruvathira’ and dance performances.

CSS Abu Dhabi sponsored the event once again showcasing CSS Groups’ ongoing CSR initiatives supporting organizations which play a pivotal role in the South Asian education sector.

The CSR event was attenended by Deepu, Marketing Coordinator, CSS Dubai, Rajneesh, Sales Executive, CSS Abu Dhabi and Suku Sudhakaran, AGM, CSS Abu Dhabi.

Tomorrow Is Yours

The words committed, insightful and talented are but a few descriptors that fit her personality and mind…..Chandrakala, is following her father’s foot steps of shipping business with a determination. After finishing her graduation in business management, Chandrakala went to Singapore to work with Shipco transport before joining the CSS Group. She says that she is following not her father, but her own heart which brought her to the turbulent tides of Shipping business. Like the motto of the recently concluded strategy meet, “Tomorrow is yours”, Chandrakala believes that a young blood revolution is happening in all the segments of business, which is truly encouraging. Presently she is working with the projects department of the CSS Group, whilst pursuing a Post graduation in Logistics in Dubai.

CSS Group Presence

• Airfreight operations office & Warehouse (Dubai Cargo Village)

• CSS Logistics L.L.C. (Dubai Airport Freezone)

• Supply Chain Management Facility- (Jebel Ali Free Zone)

• Container Freight Station  Facility- (Jebel Ali Free Zone)

• CSS Homeward Bound (Dubai Creek Customs)

• Consolidated Shipping Services L.L.C.  – (Abu Dhabi)

• Consolidated Shipping Services W.L.L. – (Bahrain)

• Consolidated Shipping Services W.L.L. – (Kuwait)

• Consolidated Shipping Services (Saudi Arabia)

• Console Shipping Services India Pvt. Ltd.

• Console Shipping Services Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.

• Twin Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd.(Kochi)

• Devas Holidays & Travel Services India Pvt. Ltd. (Kochi)

• Hindustan Shipping & Clearing House – (Kochi)

A Smooth Take Off CSS Join Hands With Spatial Group

It has been widely recognised that 10.10.10 was a lucky date in the calendar, but it also became a significant date for The Spatial Group and CSS as the start of their partnership for the movement of cargo between the UAE and the UK.  CSS Air freight division Senior V P,  Ahmed Al Rais and its General Manager, Jacob Isaac  strongly believe that the association of both aggressive agents and focused drive of Airfreight consolidation ex UK with the Spatial Group would bring in long term mutual benefits to the companies and clients.

Wendy Hain, Managing Director of The Spatial Group and T.S. Kaladharan, Chairman of CSS signed the agreement in the CSS Dubai office.The Spatial Group who are celebrating their 30th year in business is owned by John Harvey CBE and Chairman of Keswick Enterprise Ltd. are delighted to be associated with CSS who have just celebrated their 15th year in business.

Wendy Hain commented that Spatial has been associated with the Middle East for 25 years and  looked forward to working with Kala and his team to develop the trade lane between the Gulf and the UK.

Lots of Money dot com

Lots of Money dot com

Rahat Talreja

Dy. GM – CSS Mumbai

This is not an article on IT. Nor is it an article on Money. Writing like this is a habit. Habits – which you and me, both have.

They say people live longer these days, a phenomenon undoubtedly made necessary by the 30 year mortgage they have taken on. It’s in the clauses of the agreement. This mortgage could be for anything ranging from their house to wedding to car to business to vacation to shoes or ahem – for another mortgage!

The man who saw tomorrow – does not exist today. So the glorified sayings like we live only once, live life to the fullest, do it now, why wait for tomorrow are the norm these days. People have shelved the postponement of gratification. All the action must happen today. Coffee is instant and 1000 miles is not too distant.

Paul Heyne says that this gap in our economy is between what we have and what we think we ought to have – and that is a moral problem, not an economic one. This behavior reflects all over the world economy and it discounts future values of businesses into today’s euphoria.
And it leaves simple businessmen and workers stressed and thoroughly confused in the bargain. A salesman on the road is not too sure how he could deliver the 27% growth target his management sets him up every year. Each thing takes its time, after all, even today, the Earth takes 365 days to circumvent the Sun. But the moral obligation stressed by the saying “The show must go on” compels one to continue this thinking – no matter what the end result on him. And therefore this becomes one of our “ Habits” of pushing oneself to the limit, up the wall.

Economists will vouch that this habit has tremendously positive economic repercussions. Sectors like insurance grow because people are always in fear and not too sure what’s happening next , healthcare grow because this anxiety introduces them to designer diseases of today , apparel and lifestyle sector grows because you still want to show that everything is perfect and okay with you. In the bargain there is a lot of movement of goods and services and therefore our dear logistics sector feels the warmth of the whole growth story. There also crops a new breed of middlemen called venture capitalists and investment bankers (don’t worry they too have only 2 hands and 2 feet) who then play your excitement to a level where you start seeing tomorrow, get nostradamical about the business and make beautiful looking balance sheets full of hope and rosy corners – whatever happened to doomsday predictions! And therefore your value is unlocked – it’s like honoring a 5 year old child with a lifetime achievement award.

This is how it is – black and white – never mind the green with envy color of money that it is for. Now the question we need to ask ourselves is how far our habit will take us. If it is a brighter tomorrow, please let me know and I’d like to learn and if it is a dim light at the end of the tunnel, please let me know and I’d like to shun.

So with the fate of this greenbuck in your hands, a small tribute to it at this juncture:

Lots of Money dot com
That we all love you is no exception, it is the norm
You are not just paper, much more than a mere form
We wish the ones who curse you, must soon be members of the dorm
Dedication in our mind and commitment in our soul
Serving you forever is our lives ultimate goal
I want to marry you and want you to stay with me for life
Tell my dear parents that money is today’s best wife
Hell with the priests who speak of your vices
What is life without the spices
Here for you
A million poetries
A billion songs
Come to me – oh lots of money dot com
In your arms I feel so warm!

CSS GROUP PORTAL

Online tracking option which is very important comes under the e-services of CSS portal. Online Tracking enables clients to track their sea, air and land transport shipments online. To track a shipment the only necessary data is the HBL or HAWB number.The result will be based on the shipment type, if it is a transshipment then both the import shipment details as well as the export shipment details will be shown on the screen, otherwise the particular movement type details are shown. Listed here is a snapshot of a transshipment job.

CSS India Budget Meet 2010

Devas farm house, Thrikkunnappuzha, hosted once again the Budget Meeting for CSS India during the month of May. Managers  from all over the country participated and presented their budget figures, achievements and forecasts for the next financial year, which was attended by the  Senior Management,  The Group Chairman, T. S. Kaladharan and the Directors, Jairam K. R. and Arup Ray. The meeting analysed the achievements and short falls in detail and discussed about strategizing new programmes for the future.

The onset of monsoon in Kerala was welcoming and this was perfectly enjoyed by the participants who attended the meeting. To add charm to the overall ambience, Chef Vijayan’ and his team at Devas created some exquisite dishes for the lunches and dinners there. Delegates got the rare opportunity to enjoy a ride in the Bay liner, speed boat along the back waters of Thrikkunnapppuzha where they enjoyed the scenic view of the Chinese fishing nets.

The meeting was attended by Rampal Tandon, (Vice President), Prabhakar Maniyan (Vice President), Rahat Talreja (Dy. General Manager) from Mumbai, Rajesh Arora (Asst. General Manager) from Delhi, Eugene (Branch Manager) from Chennai, Sunil (Branch Manager) from Tirupur, Kiran (Branch In-charge) from Tuticorin, Sandeep Anthur (Branch Manager) from Bangalore and Latha (Branch In-charge), Jinu (Head Corporate Accounts) from Cochin attended the meeting.
Anantha Krishnan (Auditor) and Unnikrishnan G, (Head- Corporate Communications – CSS Group) also attended the two day Conference.

Devas Snake Boat ready to race

After an impressive victory at the last year’s Nehru Trophy boat race, in the Thekkan Odi category, Devas is gearing up for the launch of their new Chundan Vallam (The majestic Snake Boat) on the 19th of July 2010. Devas Snake Boat will participate in all the major boat races, including the Nehru Trophy this season. Devas Chundan is on its last touch ups and finishing works at Thrikkunnappuzha, its home town.
A 40 meter long Devas can carry up to 111 oars men including the routers and the cheerleaders. The most awaited function of the launching ceremony is a traditional ritual among the snake boat lovers and the local community. People who have offered a helping hand during the process of the boat making will be present with enthused mind and elevated spirits.
The Snake Boat will touch the water; rather float for the first time this day. After the inauguration, the Snake Boat will be taken to a nearby temple where offerings will be done to the local deity. Umamaheshwaran, the master crafts man and his team of more than 25 skilled workers took roughly 250 days to complete
“Devas Chundan Vallam”.

Breakbulk announcement

CSS Group will be showcasing its products and services offered at the 21st Breakbulk Americas Transportation Conference & Exhibition to be held in Houston, Texas from October 12th until October 14th, 2010 at the George R Brown Convention Center. The conference includes an agenda in which industry leaders will review emerging markets as well as logistical challenges for breakbulk and heavy-lift shippers and their transportation and supply chain providers.

Visit CSS at booth # 120
For further information, please visit: http://www.joc.com/conferences

Change in Delivery Order Counter timings

CSS Head office announces the revised timings of its Delivery Order Counter for your reference and convenience.
The new timings are :

Sunday to Thursday :
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday :
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM