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Transworld Group Corporate Video

CORPORATE VIDEO

INTRODUCTION

Transworld Group was established in 1977 by Mr. R. Sivaswamy.

Beginning as a shipping agency in Bombay, the group steadily expanded to become the dynamic shipping and logistics conglomerate it is today. With expertise that covers a complete range of solutions from Ship Owning to Project Logistics to Warehousing, the group is a reliable partner for corporations seeking world-class logistics and associated services.

Transworld Group's success and commitment to innovation has also led to the formation of multiple new companies that work alongside its core business. As a single entity, the entire Transworld Group ecosystem is testament to the vision and hard work of both its leadership and its people.

Our offices are spread across the world in Dubai, USA, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Singapore, Pakistan and offices in 28 Indian cities. Its far-reach is further strengthened by a wide network of leading industry partners.

Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan

MR. RAMESH S RAMAKRISHNAN

CHAIRMAN

It is my pleasure to present the Transworld Group of companies.

Founded in 1977 by my late father, his guiding principles of quality, reliability and commitment to excellence have served the group well and are the driving force behind our vision for tomorrow and beyond.

As an integrated and holistic global shipping and logistics conglomerate, we look forward to the future with confidence and continue to expand our horizons, by delivering innovative solutions, supported by bold, resolute and decisive action.

HIGHER PURPOSE

VISION

MISSION

VALUES

Delivering prosperity for humanity.

Vision

To accelerate global trade, while creating sustainable growth.

Vision

Inspire people to create value with innovation, service excellence, good governance and technology.

Mission
  • Integrity
  • Transparency
  • Respect
  • Customer Centrality
  • Excellence
  • Social and Environmental Responsibility
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Board of Directors

Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan - Chairman, Transworld Group

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Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan is the driving force behind Transworld Group ...

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan - Chairman, Transworld Group

Mr. Ramesh S Ramakrishnan

chairman

Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan is the driving force behind Transworld Group. A graduate in Commerce from the University of Mumbai, he has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience including hands-on involvement with ship owning, chartering and ship management. His extensive, variegated stints, handling all facets of running shipping and allied businesses in the Indian subcontinent is brought to bear on operations of the Group.
He was awarded 'The Marine Personality of the Year' in 2011 at the Maritime And Logistics Awards, and named 'Indian CEO of the Year' in 2012. Prestigious global business publication Forbes recognised Mr. Ramakrishnan as one of the 'Top Indian Leaders in the Middle East' in 2013 and 2014 and as one of the 'Top Indian Leaders in the Arab World for five consecutive years from 2014 to 2018.

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Mr. Ritesh S Ramakrishnan - Joint Managing Director, Transworld Group

Ritesh S Ramakrishnan

Joint Managing Director

Experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation ...

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Mr. Ritesh S Ramakrishnan - Joint Managing Director, Transworld Group

Mr. Ritesh S Ramakrishnan

Joint Managing Director

Experienced in all aspects of business formation, operation and management, Ritesh S. Ramakrishnan, Joint Managing Director, joined the Group in the year 2010. He has since been instrumental in leading the strategy, planning, implementation and business development activities of the Transworld Group. He directly oversees the international operations of the Group companies and currently spearheads Avana Logistek.
A graduate from Purdue University, USA with a B.Sc in Logistics and a double minor in communication and finance in 2009. He has been awarded a distinction certificate after completion of the Galbraith's Shipping Course in London. To further hone his leadership skills, he successfully graduated from the Programme for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School in 2017.
He is is a member at Young Presidents Organization (YPO), the premier global leadership organization of chief executives in the world, and also a member of TiE Dubai a global network of entrepreneurs, business leaders, domain experts and mentors. At such an early stage in his entrepreneurial journey he was named as one of the 'Top Indian Leaders: The Next Generation 2018' and 'Top Indian Leaders 2017: The Next Generation', respectively, by Forbes, Middle East. He was honoured with 'Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2017' award at The India Seatrade Awards. At the India Maritime Awards (IMA) 2018 at Mumbai, he was adjudicated as the “Face of The Future". He was also recognised as a 'Global Next Generation Business Leader' by Lloyds List in 2015. He has been a Director on the Board since May 30, 2012.

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Ms. Geeta Ramakrishnan: Director - Admin And Human Capital Management; Ontological Coach

Geeta Ramakrishnan

Director - Admin And Human Capital Management ; Ontological Coach

Ms. Geeta Ramakrishnan is a member of the Institute ...

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Ms. Geeta Ramakrishnan: Director - Admin And Human Capital Management; Ontological Coach

Ms. Geeta Ramakrishnan

Director - Admin And Human Capital Management ; Ontological Coach

Ms. Geeta Ramakrishnan is a member of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers and joined the group in 1989. She is an experienced Personnel Practitioner with a comprehensive and strategic understanding of Human Capital Management from the School of Industrial and Labour Relations - Cornell University New York. She is responsible for building a successful Human Capital Management function at Transworld and oversees the daily activities and initiatives to help strengthen employees role in the company, the overall provision of Human Capital Management services, policies and programmes for the group.

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Senior Management

Ms. Anisha Ramakrishnan - Director , Corporate Responsibility and Business Analytics

Ms. Anisha Ramakrishnan

Director - Corporate Responsibility and Business Analytics

Ms. Anisha spearheads the Corporate Business Analytics ...

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Mr. Subramanian Jagdeesh - Chief Financial Officer, Transworld Group

Ms. Anisha Ramakrishnan

Director - Corporate Responsibility and Business Analytics

Ms. Anisha spearheads the Corporate Business Analytics and the Corporate Social Responsibility of Transworld Group. Upon joining her family business, Transworld, she has worked to restructure the Group Corporate Responsibility purpose to function with the same outcome-driven, data-intensive approach being applied in the main business units. Anisha holds a Master’s in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School, London and a Bachelor’s in International Affairs with minors in Business Administration and Global Social Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University, Boston. She has completed a program in Big Data Analytics from Kellogg School of Management in Chicago.

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Mr. Leslie Reis - Strategic Adviser - Transworld Group

Capt Leslie Reis

Strategic Adviser - Transworld Group

Capt Leslie Reis is a Master Mariner and has served on ...

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Mr. Leslie Reis - Strategic Adviser - Transworld Group

Capt Leslie Reis

Strategic Adviser - Transworld Group

Capt Leslie Reis is a Master Mariner and has served on various types of vessels during his tenure at sea. He has extensive knowledge in the management and operation of Feeder business, and has honed his skills during the 27 years that he has been ashore. He oversees the operation of the company.

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Mr. Balmurali - Chief Operating Officer, Transworld Group

K.B. Balmurali

Chief Operating Officer

A Management professional with experience across various Industries ...

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Mr. Balmurali - Chief Operating Officer, Transworld Group

Mr. K.B. Balmurali

Chief Operating Officer

A Management professional with experience across various Industries like Shipping, Logistics, Aviation, and ITES. He is responsible for the business operations and functions for the Group. Holds post-graduation degree of Master in Labour Studies and Graduate in Commerce from Mumbai University. Actively associated with various social institutions involved in People upliftment and Charity work.

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Managing director, Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Capt Milind K Patankar

Managing director - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Capt Milind K Patankar is an Extra Master Mariner and a ...

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Capt Milind K Patankar: Managing director - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Capt Milind K Patankar

Managing director - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Capt Milind K Patankar is an Extra Master Mariner and a Fellow of The Nautical Institute and The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. Earlier, he has served for many years on various types of cargo vessels as a Navigating Officer, including as a Master. He possesses extensive maritime management experience in various areas of Ship Owning and Ship Operations which includes New Projects, Sale & Purchase, Insurance, Technical and Commercial Management as well as Vessel Operations, both, in the container and dry bulk verticals.

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Mr. Satish Pillania: Managing Director – TWSM and Board member - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Satish Pillania

Managing Director – TWSM and Board member - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Mr. Satish Pillania started his sea career in 1986 and sailed in ...

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Mr. Satish Pillania: Managing Director – TWSM and Board member - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Mr. Satish Pillania

Managing Director – TWSM and Board member - Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd.

Mr. Satish Pillania started his sea career in 1986 and sailed in various foreign flag ships. He served as Chief Engineer and joined Shreyas Shipping Limited as an Engineer Superintendent in March 1997 and continued with newly formed TWSM in May 1998. In June 2003 he was promoted to Head of the Technical Department, and was elevated to Vice President in March 2006. He now leads TWSM as Chief Executive Officer which speaks of his talent and hard work. Mr. Pillania is extremely resourceful and good at troubleshooting, ensuring that vessels operate with minimum delays. He has a skill of managing ships economically and has contributed immensely to the organisation during the economic crisis in the shipping industry. He is very friendly with all staff in TWSM and participates actively in annual get together. He is also well known in the Industry; D.G. Shipping, Classification Societies, Shipping companies in India and abroad.

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Capt Allan J Couto: President - TLSS Inc

Capt Allan J Couto

President - TLSS Inc

Capt Allan J Couto, Master Mariner, Member of the institute ...

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Capt Allan J Couto: President - TLSS Inc

Capt Allan J Couto

President - TLSS Inc

Capt Allan J Couto, Master Mariner, Member of the institute of chartered shipbroker and auditor, has been with the group since 1988. After commanding various vessels in our fleet, he was the overall in charge of Transworld Shipping in India for over seven years. In 2002 he was inducted in the International division to set up a Transworld office in USA and oversees the trade and logistics services between USA and our other group offices.

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Mr. Marius G Gomez: Vice President - Transworld Feeders FZCO

Marius G Gomez

Regional Director - Sri Lanka, Transworld Group

Mr. Marius G Gomez commenced his career in the shipping industry ...

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Mr. Marius G Gomez: Regional Director - Sri Lanka, Transworld Group

Mr. Marius G Gomez

Regional Director - Sri Lanka, Transworld Group

Mr. Marius G Gomez commenced his career in the shipping industry in 1981, and today has more than 30 years experience in this field. During the period he held several senior positions at various managerial capacities within the shipping industry.

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Capt Rakesh Raje:President - Transworld Bulk Carriers

Capt Rakesh Raje

President - Transworld Bulk Carriers

Supply Chain Professional with 27 years of experience in...

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Capt Rakesh Raje: President - Transworld Bulk Carriers

Capt Rakesh Raje

President - Transworld Bulk Carriers

Supply Chain Professional with 27 years of experience in Shipping and Logistics industry including 18 years of seafaring experience. Has an in-depth experience of Commercial and Operational management of vessel and container fleets. He has served in various business units within the Group and has exposure to feeder and bulk carrier divisions.
He is a graduate in Nautical Sciences and a Master Mariner with 5 years in command of vessels. Additionally, he holds a post graduate MBA degree from IIM Ahmedabad and a MICS certification. Responsible for handling various activities of Transworld Bulk Carriers.

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Mr. Prabhakar Posam: Chief Information Officer - Transworld Group

Prabhakar Posam

Chief Information Officer - Transworld Group

Mr. Prabhakar Posam, Chief Information Officer is...

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Mr. Prabhakar Posam: Chief Information Officer - Transworld Group

Mr. Prabhakar Posam

Chief Information Officer - Transworld Group

Mr. Prabhakar Posam, Chief Information Officer is a Commerce graduate from Mumbai University and a PGDCA & PMP certified professional with 21 years of experience, with a passion for technology innovations. He is responsible for the IT and ERP functions including digitalization and automation processes & operations, communication platforms integrated Business intelligence tools, mobile based interface applications systems, business process improvements etc. His accolades include IT awards by IT Next, PC Quest, CIO Axis, Exito media as one of the best CIO's in India and one of the most prestigious awards in the Information Technology field ie World's Premier 100 IT Leaders for the year 2017.

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Mr. Xavier Thomas: Asst. General Manager - Group Legal and Corporate Affairs

Xavier Thomas

Asst. General Manager - Group Legal and Corporate Affairs

Xavier Thomas, Assistant General Manager - Group Legal...

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Mr. Xavier Thomas: Asst. General Manager - Group Legal and Corporate Affairs

Mr. Xavier Thomas

Asst. General Manager - Group Legal and Corporate Affairs

Xavier Thomas, Assistant General Manager - Group Legal and Corporate Affairs, graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (Hons.) Degree and obtained his Masters Degree from University of Adelaide, Australia. He was admitted to the Bar Council of India as an advocate and has worked in a leading maritime law firm before joining Transworld Group of Companies as a non-practicing in-house maritime counsel. He has considerable experience in commercial and maritime legal disputes and provides comprehensive in-house legal solution to group companies.

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Ms. Namrata Malushte: Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Namrata Malushte

Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Ms. Namrata Malushte is a Company Secretary...

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Ms. Namrata Malushte: Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Ms. Namrata Malushte

Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Ms. Namrata Malushte is a Company Secretary by profession with over 15 years post qualification experience. Has considerable experience in corporate secretarial matters. She is associated with Transworld Group since 2001. Currently responsible for Group Secretarial activities.

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Mr. Chetan Mehta: Chief Strategy & Investment Officer - Transworld Group

Chetan Mehta

Chief Strategy & Investment Officer - Transworld Group

Mr. Chetan is a Chartered Accountant and a Law graduate ...

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Mr. Chetan Mehta: Chief Strategy & Investment Officer - Transworld Group

Mr. Chetan Mehta

Chief Strategy & Investment Officer - Transworld Group

Mr. Chetan is a Chartered Accountant and a Law graduate from India with two decades of advisory and consulting experience, of which 11 years were with Ernst & Young. He has significant experience in advising MNCs on restructuring of cross border operations, mergers and acquisitions as well as providing strategic approach to complex issues.
He has joined the Transworld Group as the Chief Strategy Officer and is responsible for driving strategy and planning across various businesses and verticals. His key focus area is to enable synergized direction and trajectory to the strategic vision of the Group.

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Capt. Bharat Sabharwal - CEO, Transworld Integrated Logistek Pvt Ltd

Capt. Bharat Sabharwal

Chief Executive Officer - Transworld Integrated Logistek Pvt Ltd

An experienced Chief Executive Officer with a...

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Capt. Bharat Sabharwal - CEO , Transworld Integrated Logistek Pvt Ltd

Capt. Bharat Sabharwal

Chief Executive Officer - Transworld Integrated Logistek Pvt Ltd

An experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry. He is skilled in Operations Management, Freight, Logistics Management, Ports, and Transportation. A strong business development professional graduated from Lal bahadur Shastri college of advanced maritime studies and research.

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Mr.Joy Poulose: General Manager , Corporate Finance and Treasury - Transworld Group

Joy Poulose

General Manager, Corporate Finance and Treasury - Transworld Group

Mr. Joy Poulose, is a Commerce Graduate from Kerala University ....

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Mr.Joy Poulose: General Manager , Corporate Finance and Treasury - Transworld Group

Mr.Joy Poulose

General Manager, Corporate Finance and Treasury - Transworld Group

Mr. Joy Poulose, General Manager – Corporate Finance and Treasury, is a Commerce Graduate from Kerala University & CA (Inter) from India having over 27 years of experience in the Corporate Finance & Audits. He is associated with Transworld Group since 1998 with the primary task of Corporate Treasury and Finance functions. He is also a key functionary in the Ship-Owning division of the Group.

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  • AWARDS & ACCOLADES
  • CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS
  • ACHIEVEMENTS
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Transworld Group

Transworld Group has been ranked 35th among the Top 50 organizations across the Middle East as Best Workplaces 2020, by leading global Workplace culture & certification authority - Great Place to Work ® Middle East.

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Transworld Group

Transworld Group offices in India, has been also conferred the accreditation as a Great Place to Work® certified company. (Mar 2020 - Feb 2021)

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Transworld Group

Transworld Group, UAE Group has been certified as a Great Place to Work® company. (Feb 2020 – Feb 2021)

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Transworld Group

Awarded as one of the "BEST EMPLOYER BRAND 2018 - GCC" and "DREAM COMPANIES TO WORK FOR" by the World HRD Congress at GCC Best Employer Brand Awards 2018

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Avana Global

Awarded as "Top NVOCC" on behalf of Hutchison Port, Sohar, Oman - 2018

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Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd

Awarded as "Shipping Line/Agent of the year - Coastal Operator" at Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018 (MALA)

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Avana Global FZCO

Awarded as "NVOCC of the year (GP & Special Equipment)" at Maritime And Logistics Awards 2018 (MALA)

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Orient Express Lines

Best Feeder Operator of the Year, Balaji Shipping Lines NVOCC of the Year, Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd' Best Coastal Operator of the Year, Maritime and Logistics Awards 2015

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Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Ltd

Coastal Shipping Operator of the Year 2015, The Gateway Awards

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Shreyas Shipping & Logistics Ltd

2015 Ship Operator Of The Year, Coastal Container Operator Of The Year, Outstanding Achievement Of The Year, India Seatrade Awards for Excellence in Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transport

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Transworld Shipping and Logistics

Shipping Agent of the Year 2014, Dubai Trade E-Services Excellence Award

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Shreyas Relay Systems Ltd

NVOCC of the Year 2015 'Coastal and Domestic Cargo, Balaji Shipping Lines' - NVOCC of the Year 2015, Gujarat Awards

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Shreyas Shipping winner as

'The best coastal ship operator of the year' - The 2014 Gateway Award

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BSL Freight Solutions Pvt Ltd

'Fastest Growing Forwarder of the Year' Indian by Conquest 2014 Logistics Awards.

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Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Ltd

Winner in the Shipping Line of the Year 'Coastal Operator' category by MALA 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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Balaji Shipping Lines FZCO

Winner in the 'NVOCC of the Year' category by MALA 2010, 2011,2012, 2013, 2014

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Orient Express Lines FZCO

Winner in the 'Shipping Line of the Year - Feeder Operator' category by MALA -2010

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Forbes Middle East’s Top Indian Business Leaders 2021

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Forbes Middle East's Top Indian Leader in the Arab World, 2018

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Inspirational Leader Award in 2018 on by the Republic TV Gulf Indian Leadership Summit & Awards

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Top 100 leaders in 2017 by the Next Generation - Forbes Middle East Edition

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Recognised as Top Indian Leader in the Arab World, 2014 and 2016 by Forbes Middle East

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Outstanding Category Award, 2015 by Asia & The Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Businessman of the Year, 2015 by India Seatrade Awards for Excellence in Coastal Shipping & Inland Water Transport

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

The Visionary and Businessman of the Decade, 2014 MALA Awards

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Indian Maritime Businessman of the Year, 2014 by Gateway Awards

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Top Indian Business Leader in the year, 2013 and Logistics CEO of the Year, 2013

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Indian CEO of the Year, 2012

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Mr. Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan, Chairman of the Transworld Group

Maritime Personality Of the Year, 2011

  • 1st Indian Private Ship Operator to obtain ISO 9002 certification in 2001
  • 1st to Operate a fully cellular common carrier container feeder service from India
  • 1st Initiated historical Indo-Pak shipping services
  • 1st Company to connect entire coast in India
  • 1st Indian privately owned Indian flagged container ship owner and operator

Contact Us

UAE

P.O. Box 261036,

Plot No. S 20119,

Jebel Ali Free Zone (South),

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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+97148035400

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+97148860086

INDIA

D 301–305, Level 3, Tower II,Seawoods  Grand Central, Plot No. R1, Sector 40, Nerul Node, Navi Mumbai 400706

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+912268110300

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+912268110333

MAURITIUS

IFS Court, Bank Street,

TwentyEight Cybercity, Ebene 72201,

Republic of Mauritius.

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