Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently organized a felicitation ceremony for the newly appointed Chairman of Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Mr. Sushil Kumar Singh and other office bearers. During this program held under the chairmanship of Mr. Mahesh Puj, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, representatives from Kandla Port Contractors Association, Kandla Timber, International Container Terminal, Multipurpose Adani Terminal, Port Agent Council, Stevedores, Customs Brokers, Liquid Tank Terminal, Trailer Owners, Kandla-Mundra Containers Transporters, around 12 different trade associations and a large number of members were present and actively participated, including honorary representatives of Sheep Chandlers, Kandla Port Users and Kutch Small Scale Salt Manufacturers Association.
In the open house forum held during the program following this felicitation ceremony, the business representatives raised several important issues related to the port and shipping business, while Chairman Mr. Singh took serious note of all these issues and assured
immediate action.
According to Chamber’s Secretary Mr. Mahesh Tirthani, the remarkable thing was the presence of all the concerned officials of the Port Authority, Gandhidham Chamber representatives and port users.
Also, out of the four important issues raised during this visit, three important issues were immediately resolved.
Chamber Secretary Mr. Mahesh Tirthani and former President Mr. Teja Kangad said in a joint statement, “The willingness, positive attitude and decision-making power shown by the Chairman are truly admirable. His style of work has become a ray of hope for the business community. A speedy resolution will certainly give new momentum and direction to trade and commerce.”
Gandhidham Chamber especially appreciated the efficiency, foresight and patient approach shown by the Chairman. He congratulated the Chairman and lauded the entire Port Administration for his business friendly approach and overall administrative style which has spread a wave of happiness among the business community as well.
The port authorities responded positively to the strategic suggestions presented by Mr. Teja Kangad, Leader of the Chamber in the program and expressed their gratitude to Mr. Teja Kangad for playing a supportive role for the administration, while assuring cooperation for
its implementation.
Chamber Secretary Mahesh Tirthani said in a statement, “Such a sensitive and progressive approach of the Chairman is very promising for the development of trade and industry. His approach will definitely give a new direction to trade development”.
During the port visit, DPA chairman Mr.Sushil Kumar Singh, chief engineer Mr. V Ravindra Reddy, Traffic Manager Shri B Ratna Shekhar Rao, Deputy Traffic Manager Mr.Sudipto Banerjee, ex-engineer Shri Mahesh Makhinjani, CISF officer Shri RV Shrimali, former president of Gandhidham Chamber of Commerce Mr.Teja Kanagad, Hon. secretary Mr. Mahesh Tirthani, Mr. Keyur Thakkar and Mr. Rishiraj Sinha Gohil from customs brokers association and Kandla port users, Mr. Ramde Karanjia, Head of Container Terminal, J M Baxi Group and his team were present and joined, in the end, Hon. Secretary Mr.Mahesh Tirthani said in a press release.
