CSS INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE SEAMLESS TRANSPORTATION OF MASSIVE TOWER

The year 2023 began with CSS Dubai undertaking a mammoth project for transporting a giant tower weighing 103 tons with dimensions of 60m x 4.25m x 4.45m. The project involved moving this massive tower across Sheikh Zayed Road, one of the busiest and arterial roads in the metropolis of Dubai all the way to Jebel Ali Port to load on the Vessel chartered by CSS on their journey to final destination.

Scope And Scale of The Operation

There are two main ways to move such structures : disassembling and then reassembling them at the required destination or transporting it whole. As this project requires the latter, 2 files of 12 axle conventional hydraulic trailer with bolster attachment, were used. The tower was shifted onto the truck using two giant cranes. These moves can be complicated and require precision and careful attention at every step. The tower was inspected, and it was ready to be transported on the road after clearance.

The truck had to be accompanied by private and police escort vehicles throughout its journey to the destination. Diligent planning and a thorough route survey were the order of the day considering all risk assessment. On approaching Sheikh Zayed Road, the truck had to manoeuvre a challenging U-turn. This was a crucial point in the whole endeavour. The biggest challenge was crossing one of the busiest roads in UAE by removing barricades to bypass the Jebel Ali bridge.

Seamless Integration and Team Work – The Secret of Our Success

The large and bulky towers require diligent planning due to the difficulty in transportation. However, with a well-planned transportation strategy the team could overcome these challenges.
The first step in this herculean project was to define the parties involved. The team at CSS Industrial Projects developed a shared understanding of the required data and integrated all the stakeholders involved. The vessel operators, the partners, the Dubai Police, the Road Transportation Authority, and CSS Industrial Project Team were seamlessly integrated to undertake this gigantic transportation project.

CSS Industrial Projects – On the Road, For You and with You
The CSS Group offers state-of-the-art land transportation solutions in the region. With its fleet of trucks trailers, and a state-of-the-art marshalling facility, it can undertake such large-scale and challenging operations. Skilled and experienced professionals can provide tailor-made logistical solutions that can cater to even your most challenging assignments.

Under the guidance of Mr. Sunny Xavier, Mr. Arun Peethamparan & Mr. Renjith Pillai, the CSS Industrial Projects team saw that this operation sailed through with minimal issues. Their tireless efforts and sleepless nights ensured the success of this project.
The successful completion of this project was indeed a proud moment for CSS Group Dubai. The Industrial Projects team of CSS lived up to their motto – “On the Road, For You, with You” during the entire project. The hard work, dedication, and coordination that the team showcased were exemplary.
The success of this project adds yet another feather to CSS’s cap and is testimony to CSS’s prowess to undertake Industrial Projects of any scale and proportion.

Intermodal 2016

CSS Participates in Intermodal Exhibition and conference

Intermodal South America, which is considered to be the largest platform that provides communications and idea exchange amongst the cargo and logistics fraternity concluded with colours recently. CSS Group takes pride to be a part of the exhibitions as a trade visitor this year also. CSS Group was represented by Siby C Kurian, Vice President for Sales & Marketing. “Every year Intermodal brings in new prospects of business for us at CSS Group and I believe that there is no other better manner we can reach the Latin American fraternity across the globe than Intermodal,” commented Siby about the exhibition.

Almost 50,000 professionals from the logistics, cargo and foreign trade industries gathered in Sao Paulo for the three-day event, the largest event of its kind in Latin America. Intermodal South America Transport Exhibition is the leading exhibition and conference event for international trade, logistic, transport and cargo handling.Considered by the industry executives as a strategic platform for generation of new businesses, Intermodal South America gathers during its three days the main players in international and national market, promoting businesses and partnerships, working as a platform for launchings, brand reinforcement, joint-ventures, sales and networking

Brazil can rely on companies from the logistics, cargo transport and international trade sectors to overcome the current crisis atmosphere. In an environment where this word was traded for others such as investment, business and proactivity, over the three days of Intermodal South America, the production chains of these sectors provided a demonstration that it is possible to quickly return to a virtuous circle of growth. From April 5th to 7th at the Transamerica Expo Centre, São Paulo, the event brought together 600 brands from 25 countries as exhibitors and a highly knowledgeable audience of attendees, primarily executives with high levels of decision-making power.

“This 22nd edition of Intermodal has enabled companies to be certain that an atmosphere of crisis can be overcome with more investment and boldness. The ability to recover shown by these sectors is notable and our mission is precisely to stimulate and boost the success of the companies that exhibit with us, gathering together interests and promoting discussions on essential themes for the development of the market in Brazil and Latin America”, said Jean-François Quentin, CEO of UBM Brazil, the event promoter.

Expert Solutions for Automobile Movement

CSS Group shakes hand with Pangaea Cargo GMBH

The CSS Group has recently begun a strategic alliance with Pangaea Cargo GMBH, one of the leading logistics solutions providers globally for vehicle and personal effects transportation. This alliance brings to the Middle East Market a world class door to door solution to the automotive market and their transportation needs.

Pangaea Cargo utilizes the efficient Racking Systems for efficient transportation of all kinds of Automobiles including Bikes in containers. The Steel racking system since its inception has effectively reduced chances of damage to vehicles during transport and is environmentally friendly replacing the traditional Wood Packing that has been used in this mode of transport.  The use of the racking system also allows for various models, make or size to be consolidated into one container, thereby optimizing costs while ensuring integrity of the cargo is maintained.

Pangaea Cargo’s innovation combined with the CSS Group’s infrastructure and expertise in handling automobiles has already proved to be a great success. The throughput of vehicles through the CSS Group’s state of the art CFS has increased significantly since this product was launched commercially. Currently this service is being provided from Jebel Ali, but a road map is being designed to expand this to the rest of the Middle East using the CSS Group’s significant footprint across the Middle East Region.

The CSS Group’s strong presence in the relocation segment of our industry has also been assisted with boosting Pangaea Cargo’s other area of strength, which is removals and relocation. This allows both organizations to promote a one stop, safe and effective solution for household moves including automobiles and bikes.

Thomas Buse

Chief Executive Officer, Pangaea Cargo

We are looking forward to intensifying our exclusive relationship with CSS in Dubai and are proud to have such a well-respected partner on our side, maintaining the high level of quality especially in worldwide car shipping.

Martyna Dzierzynska

General Manager, Pangaea Cargo

Since we have established our alliance with CSS, we had great success on many levels. Not just in the car transportation, also the satisfaction on door to door solution for personal effects from our clients with overwhelming positive feedback has shown us the power of our engagement with CSS.

Benjamin Bartosch

Chief Business Development Officer, Pangaea Cargo

The demand of car transportation needs has always been very sustain from various economy impacts in the Middle East. The Market is very competitive and not comparable with the western market. Therefore it was highly important for us to find the right strategic partner to build an alliance of world class service. CSS has well honored our know-how and shown their capability to implement this knowledge into daily operations. Innovation, sustainability, German standards and environmentalism has been indicating key words for our future and I’m proud to say that this alliance has already truly surpassed all my expectations.

T S Kaladharan

Chairman, CSS Group

CSS Group had always strived to excel in each and every segment of its business from day one onwards. An association with Pangaea is seen with great importance, as we see an expert partner in them who can use CSS’s network strength and our resources in the Middle East effectively to deliver the best to the global competitive market of Automobile movement.

Ajay Krishnan

Sr. General Manager, Freight forwarding, CSS Group

In our industry, if we do not innovate and if we do not continue to bring in new products for our customers we will stagnate. This is where our new association with Pangaea is significant. This technology used to transport vehicles in a safe/ environmentally friendly manner is not common here. We intend to position this as a key product to meet the growing demand in this business vertical here.

DP World Partners with Emirates Transport

DPW recently announced an MoU signed in Jebel Ali by Mohammed Al Muallem and Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 04, 2015:- DP World UAE Region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Emirates General Transport and Services Corporation (Emirates Transport). The MoU includes a range of potential benefits for both organisations including road transport solutions provided by Emirates Transport such as a bus fleet for leasing, heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers, repairs, washing and cleaning services, and converting vehicles to operate on natural gas.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP WorldUAE Region, and Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, General Manager of Emirates Transport, signed the MoU at DP World’s offices in Jebel Ali.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World UAE Region, said:

“New transport initiatives for terminal workers are part of our commitment to enhance operations with a modern and integrated transport network. Emirates Transport has over three decades of experience in the transport industry, and we are looking forward to a high quality service in line with our international best practices.”

Mohammed Abdullah Al Jarman, General Manager of Emirates Transport, said:

“As a provider of transport solutions in the UAE, Emirates Transport is proud to partner with DP World UAE Region and its flagship Jebel Ali Port, which plays a significant role in our nation’s economy. We are delighted to have the opportunity to play a role in this regional hub, and to explore future collaboration opportunities.”

Emirates Transport provides transport and maintenance automobile services for government, federal, and local organisations and the private sector through 28business centres and units, 7 subsidiaries and associate companies across the UAE.

CSS Attends Dubai Trade Conference

“TRADESHIELD- DUBAI TRADE’S SINGLE WINDOW FOR CARGO INSURANCE SERVICES”

Dubai Trade, the premier cross-border trade facilitator, and Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the region’s leading providers of insurance solutions for individuals and corporates, recently organized a forum to announce the official launch of Tradeshield for online cargo insurance.

Being a NAFL Member, CSS Group was invited to attend the event titled, “The Importance of Cargo Insurance in Trade and Logistics.” The half-day forum held at the Dubai Marina Hotel and saw industry professionals come together to discuss the key issues and developments in the cargo insurance sector, including recent advances in e-commerce in the region.

Industry expert, David Phillips the President of the National Association of Freight & Logistics, was also a key host and speaker at the forum. David Phillips, President of the National Association of Freight & Logistics, while delivering the forum’s principle presentation, said: “Protecting the business interest during cargo movements is crucial to ensure a successful trade deal for traders and their customers or suppliers. The industry has witnessed a substantial growth in demand on Cargo Insurance services throughout the years. We appreciate Dubai Trade’s initiative in launching the Tradeshield service, which will help many companies in our industry to be more secured and save much of their precious time.”

As one of the leading freight forwarders in the region, CSS Group participated in the conference as part of it’s commitment to keep abreast recent trends in the freight forwarding sector. The new initiative has been embraced by CSS as it helps to further instill consumer confidence in the freight forwarding sector in the region, thus encouraging growth in this key sector.

WCA Relocations Conference

CSS HOMEWARD BOUND ATTENDS 2ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE
CSS Homeward Bound recently attended the 2nd Annual WCA Relocation conference held on May 14th in Hong Kong. The WCA Relocations is the newest and fastest growing specialty network created in mid-2012 and has already grown to over 75 member offices in 50 countries and 62 cities worldwide.
“With many old faces returning for the second year conference and many new ones joining to meet one another, the discussions about new business opportunities and building new relationships was phenomenal. The group is now stronger than ever and looking for only the most qualified removals experts,” said Victor Gomez, General Manager, WCA Relocations.
The aim of the group is to provide a platform for household goods and personal effects movers to meet, build business and efficiently find partners globally. With expert partners around the world just a click away, members of the group can deal with peace of mind knowing that each member is qualified and is best in class in the service they provide
“The WCA Relocation conference is a true testament to the work done by the WCA in ensuring that only the best players from within the network of relocations are chosen to be a part of such a significant event within the industry,” said Suku Sudhakaran, General Manager, CSS Homeward Bound who attended the conference. In addition the event was the ideal platform whereby like minded individuals were able to network and share valuable experiences from within the industry.

Abras -The Traditional Mode of Transport

Cultural Corner

Forget the luxury yachts heading to Dubai Marina, there are other traditional ways of seeing Dubai and hopping on an Abra is one of the most enjoyable.

Taking an Abra is the most cost effective and enjoyable way to cross the beautiful Dubai Creek. The Abra has been an integral part of Dubai’s history. It is a small motorized traditional commuter boat made of wood intended to travel across Dubai Creek, which in years gone by was one of the main modes of transport in Dubai.

It is still a vital mode of transport used by over 1 million people every month including local residents, business people and commuters trying to beat the traffic.
The Abra is now a well-respected tourist icon in addition to being a vital mode of transport. It’s not uncommon for tourists to privately hire an Abra to further enjoy the stunning Dubai Creek scenery.

An Abra ride commences when the boat is full, normally about 20 passengers, the driver sits in the centre of the boat, whilst the passengers sit facing out, circling the driver.  The fare for an abra ride is about 1 Dirham per person and is paid to the driver. The journey to cross the creek will only take around 10 minutes and is used by about 42,000 people daily.

If you are the type of person who likes to immerse themselves in tradition then an Abra ride is a must. It will expose you to the lesser known side of hustling and bustling Dubai. As you step on board there is a genuine feeling of history.

CSS Attends Arabian Travel Market

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, celebrated its 21st edition which took place at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from May 5 to 8, 2014. The exhibition welcomed over 4000 exhibitors from 95 countries with exhibition floor space covering more than 25,000 square meters.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the show has grown to become the largest showcase of its kind in the region and one of the biggest in the world.

One of the main highlights of the exhibition was the Middle East’s cruise sector which was highly visible and well represented at this year’s Arabian Travel Market. Having been in decline since the global downturn and the subsequent effects of the Arab Spring the cruise sector has seen a recent bounce back with significant infrastructure investment, easing visa regulations and creative marketing.?One challenge that the region faced was the lack of ports of call and the location of cruise facilities – most of the berths for cruise vessels were located within commercial shipping ports, which was not particularly conducive for leisure visitors. In response, Mina Zayed Port in Abu Dhabi is currently undergoing major redevelopment creating a dedicated cruise terminal. Dubai has been upgrading Port Rashid to accommodate seven vessels simultaneously, up from the current five, as part of its strategy to attract 450,000 cruise tourists by 2016.

ATM 2014 encompasses more than 40 wide-ranging seminar and tech theatre sessions which besides cruise tourism cover aviation, mobile trends and the rising demand for wellness tourism.

CSS Attended Intermodal 2014 in Brazil

The 20th edition of Intermodal South America which is the 2nd largest event in the world of Logistics, Cargo Transportation and Foreign Trade took place in São Paulo Brazil, Transamérica Expo Center from April 1st to 3rd, 2014.

“Exhibitions such as Intermodal create an excellent platform for logistics companies to showcase their first class products and service offerings to an international audience. Intermodal allows CSS Group to network, nurture and create business relationships with associates from all continents, in one single arena. This allows an open discussion into latest trends and exciting opportunities that are opening up within our fast paced industry,” said Siby Kurian, Senior General Manager Sales & Marketing, who represented CSS Group at the exhibition.

Intermodal displayed over 600 exhibitors from all over the world presenting new products, the latest equipment and technology innovation and a vast conference program, which provided a unique opportunity and experience for more than 50,000 professionals.

MEACL 2014

CSS GROUP EXHIBITS AT THE MIDDLE EAST AIR CARGO AND LOGISTICS EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

The Middle East Air Cargo and Logistics Exhibition and Conference 2014 (MEACL 2014) organised by Arabian Reach FZ LLC and hosted by Etihad Cargo was held on 9th and 10th of April 2014 in Abu Dhabi. The Event attracted airlines, airports, freight forwarders and multimodal transport experts to discuss the trends and future opportunities in the logistics industry in the region.

MEACL 2014 was the first of its kind event highlighting the significance of UAE as multimodal logistics hub connecting air, sea and land. The panel discussions held at the event discussed various topics including Middle East Air Cargo and Logistics environment, Cool chain – trends in transport of pharmaceutical and temperature controlled goods, cargo security and opportunities provided by e-freight.

CSS Group exhibited its first class services during the two day exhibition and interacted with numerous trade delegations and trade visitors. Attending the exhibition from CSS Group were Amith Horra, Marketing Manager, CSS, Prakash Shetty, Sr. Sales Executive, CSS Abu Dhabi and Arun Kuriakose, Sales Executive, CSS Abu Dhabi. “Having a presence at the Middle East Air Cargo and Logistics Exhibition and Conference 2014 was crucial as it was the first of its kind in Abu Dhabi. Arabian Reach FZ LLC organized an excellent exhibition and conference and during the two days we were able to network with the shipping and logistics fraternity not only from the UAE, but from the entire MENA region. It was a platform to nurture existing business relationships within the industry while fostering new ones,” added Amith Horra, Marketing Manager CSS.

The first panel on day-one focussed on how transport infrastructure meets the freight forwarders’ need and discussed the possibilities of interlinking regional logistics; the session also highlighted the possibilities provided by the GCC-wide rail network and roadways. The second panel featured Multimodal logistics, and key-trend market characteristics and opportunities for Logistics Service providers in the Middle East. The third panel on Cool Chain logistics discussed distribution of cold chain pharmaceutical products across the Middle East and the challenges of the region with unique country to country GDP regulations. The final panel on ‘e–freight along the global supply chain’ examined the status of e-freight globally and in the Middle East.

Intermodal South America

With a history of over 20 years, Intermodal South America is the 2nd largest event in the world in Logistics, Cargo Transportation and Foreign Trade.  CSS Group is delighted to be participating in the 20th edition of Intermodal set to take place at São Paulo Brazil, Transamérica Expo Center from April 1-3, 2014.
Siby C. Kurian, Sr. General Manager Sales & Marketing, CSS will be attending the exhibition.
Intermodal is set to display over 600 exhibitors from around the world, presenting new products, the latest equipments and technology innovation and a vast conference programme, providing a unique opportunity and experience for more than 48,000 professionals.
“Intermodal Transport Exhibition is the leading exhibition and conference event for international trade, logistics, transport and cargo handling. By regularly participating in Intermodal it has given CSS a cost-effective investment to generate new business and strengthen its communication and brand strategies. Brand positioning opportunities in Intermodal South America play a great role in maintaining market awareness in an increasingly competitive industry,” added Siby C. Kurian.

Intermodal South America

Intermodal South America Transport Exhibition is the leading exhibition and conference event for international trade, logistic, transport and cargo handling.
It displays over 450 exhibitors from all over the world, presenting new products, the latest equipments and technology innovation and a vast conference program, providing a unique opportunity and experience for more than 45,000 professionals.
This year the CSS delegation was headed by Siby Kurian, Senior General Manager Sales & Marketing along with Ajay Krishnan, Senior General Manager Ocean Freight and, Arjun Bose, Director, CSS Abu Dhabi.
Siby Kurian, Senior General Manager Sales & Marketing CSS Group said; “We met with several key contacts during the three-day event, which offered great opportunity to increase the potential between The Middle East and Brazil.”
“The profile of Intermodal South America is one of bringing together the key players in the segments of logistics, cargo transport and overseas trade to put the finishing touches to business or to embark on new deals,” said Ajay Krishnan, Senior General Manager, Ocean Freight, CSS.
For the Director of CSS Abu Dhabi, Arjun Bose, Intermodal is the reference point for the main meetings of international companies. “Opportunities at such conferences are enormous as we meet the key movers in the market at these events,” he concluded.
The 19th edition of the event, at the Transamérica Expo Center, in São Paulo, brought together more than 600 companies representing 26 countries, in an area 23% larger compared to last year, and it attracted an audience of 48,500 attendees over three days, with cargo shippers a significant proportion of those attending.

CSS Mumbai Shifts ITS Export CFS To Punjab Conware

In view of providing better service to their clients, CSS Mumbai has shifted its export CFS to a new location of Punjab Conware in Nhavasheva. This new warehouse will have state-of-the art facilities and modern amenities. All consolidation activities will be carried out in this new place which is a custom bonded warehouse with dedicated personnel to ensure the most professional service and smooth movement of shipments.

As per an official statement, the major reason for the shift was due to pilferage, short landings, delayed movement of containers & high extra costs. Previously CSS Mumbai was using CWC Dronagiri for their consolidation activities. This decision is seen as a welcoming change and will definitely enhance the whole process of their CFS activities.

The new address is:

Consol Shipping Services (I) Pvt Ltd
Punjab Conware CFS
Shed # 1, Plot No. 2, Sector 2
Taluka – Uran, District – Raigad
Navi Mumbai – 400 707

Contact

Datta Salvi
Tel : +91 22 27242841
H/P : +91 9920754201

Dubai International Boat Show 2013

The 21st edition of the Dubai International Boat Show witnessed high visitor turnout, with tens of thousands of visitors streaming through the gates during the show due to the international recognition it has received since its inception.

Visitors had the chance to view the impressive range of superyachts and boats on display, as well as enjoy a range of family-friendly exhibitions, competitions, prize giveaways and entertainment options.

With even easier access to this year’s Dubai International Boat Show, free Water Taxis were provided by the RTA from Skydive Dubai and Dubai Marina Mall and shuttle buses provided transportation from Gateway Towers at the entrance of Palm Jumeirah. With these services, visitors were able to spend ample time enjoying the vast selection of yachts, boats, and the full range of marine equipment available at show.

Exhibiting their first class Yacht and Marine Logistics services was CSS Group and Peters & May for the 21st Dubai International Boat Show.

“The Dubai International Boat Show is a highly anticipated and vital event for the international marine industry and we are extremely pleased with the visitor and buyer turnout, business activity and high-level networking that has taken place this year,” said Ken Dinnadge, Senior Vice President, Business Development of CSS Group.  “Another trigger for increased demand in yachts and marine logistics has been the improved logistics and infrastructure in Dubai. The marinas are growing tremendously with more and more berthing facilities, prompting more people to consider it as a lucrative investment,” said Ken.

“We focus on high-end, personalized yacht and marine logistic services to help clients buy the perfect product to make them happy; something that potential buyers at the Dubai International Boat Show are looking for,” said Dave Holley, CEO, Peters & May.

The Dubai International Boat Show took place from March 5th-9th, 2013 at the Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC), Mina Seyahi

For further information, please visit

www.cssgroupsite.com and
www.petersandmay.com

CSS @ Gulf Food 2013

The importance of Dubai as a key trading hub for the global food industry was highlighted by the arrival of a number of country leaders, government ministers and top level delegations that attended Gulfood 2013, the world’s largest annual food trade show, which took place in late February at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

An unprecedented number of government ministers from countries as far afield as Australia, Argentina, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Korea, Lithuania, Northern Ireland, Sri Lanka, the UK and the USA conducted key trade discussions during the opening days of Gulfood 2013.  Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, the UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, addressed senior delegations on the opening day of the Food Leaders’ Summit.

Attending the Gulf Food 2013 from CSS Group was Roshmon Manoli, Team / Route Development Manager (North America). “Facilitating trade both into and out of the region, Gulfood plays an important role in highlighting opportunities for food exports from the UAE,” he said.

Speaking at the official Gulfood 2013, H.E. Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Director General of Dubai Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM) said:  “Dubai now plays a pivotal role in the global food industry from a number of perspectives, not least because the city hosts what has become the most important annual food trade event in the world.  While Gulfood has attracted more and more exhibitors every year from a growing number of countries, this year’s exhibition welcomed more government ministers and country delegations than ever before. This is a clear indication of the stature and importance of Gulfood in elevating Dubai’s position as the region’s leading gateway for trade between East and West.”

According to the Industrial Bank, the UAE is the third largest re-exporter in the world with more than 70 per cent of its total agricultural imports re-exported annually.

Running from 25 – 28 February 2013, the exhibition hosted a record 4,200 exhibitors from 110 countries showcasing more than 50,000 brands across every sector of the F&B industry. Now in its 18th edition, Gulfood 2013 has increased in size by 13 per cent from last year with the addition of the new Zabeel Pavilion – a purpose-built hall spanning 12,000m² – bringing the exhibition space to a record 113,398m².

DIVAlicious Fashion Event

KALA FASHION GROUP

DIVAlicious, the event which became the talk of the town, proved yet another huge success in its latest event that took place at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers on Feb. 23rd, 2013. Besides shoppers, the event was attended by high end boutiques which gave further brand exposure to more than sixty exhibitors who participated this year from across India, Pakistan, Dubai and Turkey.

Designs showcased by international designer Sasikala of Kala Fashion group received great response from attendees and generated great excitement amongst the fashion community in attendance. “DIVAlicious is a great platform to showcase Kala Fashion Group’s designs and products and since its inception, DIVAlicious has grown into an international event whereby it attracts visitors from around the world every year. I am pleased with the turnout and sales generated this year and look forward to next year’s show,” added Sasikala, Fashion Designer & Owner of Kala Fashion Group.

In her comments on the event, Vanita Bhatia, Founder and Managing Director of DIVAlicious said, “This year’s event was another proof of the high end level the brand has reached, besides the great footfall, shoppers indulged in shopping throughout the day from our portfolio of sixty plus exhibitors, our media partners also had good presence which added value to the event.”

For further information, please contact:

Designer & Owner:  SASIKALA
E-mail: info@kalafashiongroup.com

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Dubai Boat Show March 2013

CSS AND PETERS & MAY TO SHOWCASE AT THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT

The Dubai International Boat Show 2013 is the largest, most important and most established event of its kind in the region and is one of the fastest growing leisure marine industry exhibitions in the world attracting more than 26,000 visitors. The 21st edition of the event will be a classic showcase of yachts, yacht and marine logistics exhibitors, supercars, equipment and supplies from both local and international builders together with the latest innovations in marine industry.

CSS Group and Peters & May have teamed up yet again to showcase their first class products and services for the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show. Their expertise in yacht and marine logistics provides an excellent platform to participate as exhibitors highlighting this show as an important exhibition on their events calendar. This year they will be located within the British Marine Federation United Kingdom pavilion at stand number NGP-J18.

CSS VP of Business Development, Ken Dinnadge commented, “We are delighted to have the experience and expertise operationally to service both the regional and global market for Yacht & Marine Logistics with Peters & May. As an established leader within the Yacht and Marine Logistics fraternity, CSS and Peters & May believes that the Dubai International Boat Show has not only maintained its position as an essential event for the region’s leisure marine industry, over 21 years it has become a vital gateway to the global boating market.”

Dubai International Boat Show will have an astonishing selection of the newest boat models, supercar promenade and the related accessories. A mass of professionals from across the world will visit this exhibition and will get an opportunity to interact with their customers and suppliers as it provides an outstanding occasion for all its exhibitors from all over the world to expand their business and work with international companies.

The Middle East has long been associated with the world’s most luxurious superyachts. According to Superyacht.com’s 2013 forecast, 60% of the Top 100 superyachts are owned by Middle East residents. In addition, 55% of the Top 20 superyachts in the world currently have Middle East owners.

The 21st Dubai International Boat Show will be held at the Dubai International Marine Club – Mina Seyahi from March 5-9, 2013 and will be open to trade visitors and the general public from 3pm – 9.30pm daily.

Dave Holley CEO of the Peters & May global group of companies commented, “Peters & May are once again delighted to be involved with the 2013 Dubai International Boat Show. Peters & May is a truly global operator and with strategic offices we can offer clients the personal service. CSS/Peters & May Dubai is perfectly positioned to assist yacht owners, brokers and dealers in this complex and growing market. This year we supported a number of clients in delivering their pressures cargo to the show on time and on budget. We look forward to the Dubai International Boat Show and working closely with Ken and the entire CSS team.

Intermodal South America 2013

THE HIGHLIGHT OF THE INTERMODAL 2013 IS THE EXPANSION OF THE FAIR AREA BY 23%, INCREASING THE EXHIBITION AREA TO 36.000M2.

With 19 years of history, the Intermodal South America is the 2nd largest exhibition for the logistics, cargo transport and international trade in the Americas which brings together the best-in-class vendors from around the world in the four major transport modals (air, sea, road and rail). It is one of the highest profile events for the shipping industry and is recognized as a must-attend event for cargo shippers that are looking for new and innovative solutions for their logistics, cargo transport and international trade strategies.

In three high-impact days of networking and relationship-building, industry-leading service providers can develop strategic partnerships with global vendors and generate new business opportunities through direct access to Brazil’s cargo shippers when they are actively looking for solutions. In addition, cargo shippers can build relationships with key players who can assist in reducing overall shipping costs, increase their to-market delivery times and improve their company’s profit margins.

Intermodal South America is a cost-effective channel for key players to reinforce their communications and brand strategies that are a key part of the customer acquisition efforts. In addition, the brand positioning opportunities within Intermodal South America offer an important platform for leadership positioning to the industry’s top companies, who can play an important role in maintaining price premiums in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Intermodal South America has the distinction of bringing together companies from all segments: road, rail, sea and air. Plus, the event has the participation of logistics operators who develop intermodal transport solutions and the entire chain of service providers of IT, automation and consulting, with a significant participation of ports and port terminals that play a role in the sector value chain.

The issues discussed, the solutions and the business deals closed during the Intermodal South America have a significant impact on the efficiency and productivity of the sector. It is an event already embedded in the international calendar of trade shows and seen by the market as a key partner for the development of the country.

About Intermodal South America 2013

The strength of Intermodal South America 2013 can be seen in the expansion of the area of the fair, which was necessary with the increase in exhibitors and consequently the number of launches, news and new exhibitors. This year the exhibition will accommodate over 36,000 sq.m. of exhibition space, 23% more compared to last year.

In 2013, visitors will have the opportunity to see more than 600 national and international exhibitors, 54 of which are exhibiting for the first time.

CSS participation at Intermodal South America 2013

Siby Kurian, Senior General Manager Sales & Marketing CSS Group, represented CSS Group for Intermodal 2012 and said; “By having a presence at Intermodal for past number of years we have not only witnessed the growth of the exhibition but have also realised the importance of CSS Group’s participation at such vital exhibitions. Intermodal allows CSS Group to network, nurture and create business relationships with associates from all continents. We look forward to an even bigger Intermodal 2013, and wish all participants, exhibitors and organisers a productive and successful exhibition.”

This year the CSS delegation will be headed by Siby Kurian, Senior General Manager Sales & Marketing along with Ajay Krishnan, Senior General Manager Ocean Freight and, Arjun Bose, Director CSS Abu Dhabi.

Event details:
Intermodal South America- 2013
Venue: Transamerica Expo Center, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Date: Apr 2nd, 2013 – Apr 4th, 2013

The Italian Job

CSS India teams up with GTI Italy

In keeping with our commitment to provide customers with more convenience, CSS India have started their own direct consol service to Genoa, Italy from Nhavasheva in association with GTI, Guarisco Trasporti Internazionali S.r.l., Italy.

CSS India is delighted to have teamed up with GTI Guarisco Trasporti Internazionali S.r.l. in Italy as exclusive partners.

GTI Guarisco Transport International was founded in 1979 and immediately established itself as a reputed logistics and transportation provider in Italy. Their strong links within all the major cities in Europe and the professionalism of their staff ensures significant benefits to the clients in terms of efficiency and safety. They have a Custom bonded warehouse from where they can easily move cargo to all inland destinations in Italy & Switzerland.

Marco Cristina, Director of GTI Guarisco Trasporti Internazionali S.r.l. had visited CSS India to discuss the various business programmes and to develop a long standing business relationship between the two companies. Jairam K.R, Director CSS India paid a return visit to GTI at their Italy office and finalised the association.

The LCL Consol service from Nhavasheva to Genoa is on a weekly basis, and the transit time is 15 / 16 day. This service has already started from September onwards.

Transhipment to Kuwait AZIMUT 64

CSS Group’s Yacht and Marine Division, headed by VP Business Development Ken Dinnadge in Dubai, recently undertook a complex Yacht and Marine Logistics transhipment operation to Kuwait. An AZIMUT 64 was arranged with complete vessel discharge to water at Dubai’s Jebel Ali port for onward movement to Kuwait. This operation required close coordination between various CSS divisions, the Jebel Ali Port as well as with the actual customer. Commenting on the recent successful shipment, Ken added, “The yacht and marine shipment was successfully executed from start to finish and I would like to thank all of the divisions involved for their utmost support and cooperation. The complexity of the shipment was a true testament of everyone’s commitment to a seamless end delivery and is the cornerstone of the Group’s success.”