The Business Concept- Logistics Warehouse & Supply Chain Awards 2024 2024 | 13 across the company, aiming for each member of the team to be on the same page. Mr. Raja routinely conducts weekly team meetings with various departments to listen to their daily reporting and tackle any various problems that may arise. Providing employees with a clear vision of the company’s future objectives is crucial, especially in the competitive landscape of the transportation and shipping industry. Shree Ashapura Stevedores has encountered obstacles on its journey but has overcome each challenge due to its resilience and relentless pursuit of excellence. “The challenges can be sudden changes in the port norms or government policies in relation to cargoes being exported and imported,” Mr. Raja tells us. “We are situated near a port, hence our high competition. We tackle it through our quality and our intent to provide profits to our clients through efficient services.” Looking ahead, Shree Ashapura Stevedores is facing another year of expansion. The company has its sights set on two targets: increasing the company’s turnover and standing firmly on a global platform. To do this, Ashapura Shipping Group plans to build upon the long-term relationships it has established with clientele whilst forming new partnerships, attracting clientele with its quality services and value. In line with its plans for expansion, the company will be increasing its road fleet and hopes to add its own vessels within the next five years. Both Mr. Raja and Mr. Venugopalrao have been successful in steering the company from strength to strength, using their expert vision to shape Shree Ashapura Stevedores into the Most Reliable Logistics and Cargo Handling Company 2024. Contact Details Contact: Raja Gunti Company: Shree Ashapura Stevedores Web Address: https://ashapurashippinggroup.com Most Reliable Logistics & Cargo Handling Company 2024 – West Coast India Ashapura Shipping Group is a renowned organisation based in Gandhidham, Gujarat, celebrated in its expertise in handling various cargoes for numerous industry leading importers and exporters. As its reputation for providing quality services builds, the company has seen significant growth. Following its recent title in the Logistics Warehouse and Supply Chain Awards 2024, we speak with CEO and Managing Director Raja Gunti. Founded in 2005, Shree Ashapura Stevedores is a part of the Ashapura Shipping Group. The company was established by Mr. Venugopalrao Gunti, an industry leader boasting more than 35 years of experience within the transportation and logistics sector. Shree Ashapura Stevedores is a partnership firm that specialises in stevedoring, port clearance, and cargo handling services in Kandla port. Mr. Venugopalrao was joined by his son, Mr. Raja Gunti, who hoped to gain experience in the sector after completing his graduate studies. Together, they built onto their experience and existing relationships, then decided to expand into other related areas. Mr. Venugopalrao and Mr. Raja established Shri Balaji Infraport Pvt Ltd in 2021 to offer customs clearance services. They then formed Imperial, to offer chartering services, and Shree Ashapura Fuel Station in 2023 to operate a Nayara Energy- Petrol pump/ retail outlet in Kandla. Incredibly, the entrepreneurial pair then went on to establish Imperial Chartering and Ancillary Services Pvt Ltd., Imperial Chartering Singapore Pte Ltd, and Imperial Chartering IFSC Pvt Ltd. in India across 2023 to 2024 to offer chartering and operating activities. All six companies form part of the Ashapura Shipping Group. The father and son split up their responsibilities, with Mr. Venugopalrao overseeing the day to day operations of the stevedoring and ports business, while Mr. Raja manages the clientele meetups, chartering, operating, and fuel retail activities. This dynamic enables them to both leverage their strengths and experience to form a strong foundation for the group. When it comes to managing the company, Mr. Raja holds a steadfast belief in doing the groundwork. He strives to know all aspects of the operations so that he can apply his expertise and experience to help the team. For this reason, Mr. Raja went on to complete an advanced diploma in dry cargo chartering from ICS in London after finishing his management studies in shipping and marketing. By committing to his continual improvement, Mr. Raja has succeeded in building the business from the ground up. He started from scratch and has gradually shaped Shree Ashapura Stevedores into the thriving company it is known as today. To maintain the company’s impressive growth rate, Shree Ashapura Stevedores retains highly skilled employees who are proficient in their respective fields. “We have an inhouse team for each aspect of logistics,” Mr. Raja explains. “From transportation to cargo handling to stevedoring and ocean transport, each activity ha their own team to manage and streamline operations.” Such a structure ensures that an expert oversees each component of the company. Shree Ashapura Stevedores promotes teamwork Jul24696
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