Congrats CSS Group

LUO ZONGLI
Managing Director
Portever Shipping Ltd.,
Ningbo

Walking alongside CSS Group

We, Portever Shipping Limited are very grateful to CSS’ professional services. Portever has been cooperating with CSS over 15 years and had never met with disappointment in solving complicated issues. All these years, we had a very enjoyable working relationship with CSS service and have a very pleasant cooperation which was mutually beneficial. With the help of CSS Group, we’ve been getting better feedbacks; comments from the end customers which definitely helped us expand our business in the Middle East Area.

Achievements with CSS Group

We think we made big success in Middle East with the help from CSS group. CSS provides not only professional service, but also competitive price, best attention and efficient communications which are key factors in today’s business world. I think these can be seen as the common traits between us. Also we both dislike pessimism.

On the 20th anniversary

We sincerely wish to be CSS’ strategic partner in China and hope to expand the business in coming years with mutual efforts. We, at Portever wish CSS a great time during the 20th anniversary and again wish to celebrate the 50th anniversary too, together.

STEPHANE RAMBAUD
President
Global Forwarding
C.H. Robinson Worldwide

Walking alongside CSS Group

CHR aligning with CSS has provided us with an excellent operational and commercial platform in a strategically important market (i.e. throughout the entire Mena region). CHR Global Forwarding offices can now better service its worldwide customer base by combining resources jointly and develop service offerings on new business and revenue opportunities.

CHR and CSS work closely together and collectively offer first class origin and destination global forwarding services and are now well positioned to enhance both entities customer base as well as compete in a much bigger arena in terms of the so called big service provider/players, already well-established and in the market place.

Whilst we as a group have been extremely busy with many company initiatives on a global scale, with regards to our Global Forwarding activities, we have relied on CSS to develop our footprint in the Middle East which we see as a very important market.

Our worldwide global forwarding offices have integrated well with the CSS, in the Mena region, as collectively CHR and CSS have been able to leverage each company’s core competencies and have combined global expertise with regional knowledge.

Achievements with CSS Group

Since our coming together CHR are delighted to have formed this alliance with CSS as they undoubtedly add value, knowledge and excellent market coverage for our global forwarding network and colleagues.

Obviously we rely on CSS for their regional knowledge and contacts combined with their network coverage in what we can consider as an extremely important region and market for us worldwide.

Like CSS, CHR are constantly looking at new markets and business opportunities in order to add value to our global offices as well as better service our customers.

We have seen some encouraging results since coming together which we all hope we can continue to build on, as we have a solid foundation in place that both CSS and CHR intend to leverage moving forward.

On the 20th anniversary

We look forward to developing more business opportunities and revenue streams in an exciting dynamic market, as well as wish the entire CSS management for their commitment and support to the CHR corporate values and developing the CHR brand and Global Forwarding business throughout the MENA region.

We congratulate CSS for achieving this milestone, 20 years in the Middle East market, and hope the next 20 years are as successful and rewarding as the last

Walking alongside CSS Group

JEAN-PAUL VAN MUNSTER
CEO
FPS Rotterdam and Prague

The relationship between CSS and FPS Rotterdam started in 2003 initiated by Mr. Alvin Tan, director of FPS Singapore when Mr. Kaladharan and I happen to visit Singapore at the same time. It was Mr. Alvin Tan who knew me since 1995 and figured that CSS and FPS Rotterdam had a lot to offer to each other, and he was absolutely right!

Achievements with CSS Group

Commencing in 2003, the combined efforts of CSS and FPS Rotterdam has made both companies to become one of the market leaders in consolidation services from and to the Middle East and India.

From the start not only a fruitful business relationship started, but also a close friendship flourished.

During the past years, not only Kala and I became personal friends, it had grown to a higher level into a family atmosphere. We both never missed the opportunity to be in each other’s family functions and over the period of time, we shared the joy of being like a single family and we continue the relationship.

On the 20th anniversary

The history of 12 years relationship with the CSS organization has grown to become not only business partners, but something more valuable in this world; “United Friends” and we wish all success to Kala and his team in this land mark achievement.

BENNY LING
Director
FPS Hong Kong

Walking alongside CSS Group

Starting from Dubai, our company had been working with CSS Group for more than 15 years. We are proud to claim ourselves as a witness to the appreciable development of CSS Group, with achievements in setting up of offices, warehouses and the overall business expansion. In our daily interactions, we find the people at CSS Group, highly professional, aggressive, responsible and reliable. We fully understand the fact that a strong leadership is a vital thing to a company to have a successful and motivated work and that is where, Kala and his senior management team demonstrate the prowess to be even more successful.

Achievements with CSS Group

As one of the agents of CSS with such a long working relationship, we truly could not find any problem from CSS Group companies, but we enjoy very much to work with this professional team. The common traits are the trust worthiness amongst ourselves and our associates also the confidence to take up any challenge coming on the way of our job.

On the 20th anniversary

While celebrating the 20th anniversary of CSS Group, we would like to deliver our warmest regards and greetings to Kala and his team and truly admire the remarkable achievements that they have made, also we wish to join hands with CSS on further business developments with expecting to celebrate the 25th and 50th anniversary and share the happiness.

ESAM AL BADER
Chairman
Al Bader Group Kuwait

Walking alongside CSS Group

It’s been a decade of being associated with CSS, and the journey has been one of learning, co-operating and of immense pleasure. Like in any relationship, there is a need for understanding and adjustments, and in CSS we have found partners who are not only flexible. They are pro-active, and always feel the pulse of the international shipping field. They are quick to implement any new trends that are beneficial for the growth of the organization and always abreast with new developments. In fact, with the passing years, the foresight shown by CSS is commendable, and they are now considered pioneers in the LCL/Groupage industry. Knowing Mr Kala I am very sure that he is not someone who sits on his laurels, but will keep innovating to keep achieving higher goals for not only CSS but also their partners.

Achievements with CSS Group

Looking back at the years, we feel we have grown together with CSS, and the relationship has been immensely beneficial to both our organizations. When you consider that both our organizations believe that our three main pillars for growth are “Our Staff”, “Our Customers” and “Our Partners”, it has been a smooth ride, since we think on the same levels, expect the same kind of professionalism from ourselves, and everyone associated with us.

On 20th anniversary

We would like to take this opportunity to wish CSS continuous growth and prosperity in years to come. Soar high and it is our honor to be your partner here in Kuwait. You can count on us to be that friend that everyone needs who continuously watches your back, and gives you that freedom to keep moving forward and achieving the highest echelons in business.

ALLEN TSAI
President
Oriental Logistics Group
Taiwan

Walking alongside CSS Group

OLC and CSS have the cooperation for 14 years, the cooperation starts from ocean business in the beginning and extend to air and logistics business with smooth communication and discussion.

We truly respect the professional service quality from CSS. Through the long-term cooperation, the relation between OLC and CSS Groups not only agency cooperation but also forms very close friendship between us.

Achievements with CSS Group

Through the ocean business between Taiwan and Dubai from the cooperation between OLC and CSS Groups, OLC have become top two forwarders in Taiwan market. Meanwhile, the achievement has drawn the attention from “BUREAU OF FOREIGN TRADE MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS” and “TAIWAN EXTERNAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL” these two Taiwan government departments, and they already suggest their members and customers to use the service by OLC and CSS which highly increase publicity for both sides.

On the 20th anniversary

We would like to take this chance to thank CSS for all the supports and cooperation as always and congratulations on the occasion of CSS’s 20th anniversary. Wish CSS Group continuously, steady grow and develop like the past 20 years, and have prosperous and fruitful future for the upcoming years.

MATHIAS BROSOWSKY
Managing Director
NGL- Navigator Global Logistics GmbH
Germany

Walking alongside CSS Group

It was the summer of ’96 when Mr. Kala and my path crossed the first time. Can you imagine, our first contact actually started via office phone (land line) and not like today, via cell phone. That time we had ongoing discussions on how to break into one special account. Prior to having met the first time personally, we had already talked hours over the phone and had slowly started to work together. It was somehow strange, but even via phone I felt we had been able to build up some kind of personal relationship. A few months passed and it was time to meet personally. I may be lying if I say I was not curious that time on who was actually behind that voice I had been talking to for months. My gut feeling was right, our first handshake was not only the beginning of a valuable business partnership, it was the beginning of a great friendship.

Achievements with CSS group

CSS Group is and has been a valuable partner for us. Due to the offered product portfolio and growth of CSS around the Middle East, we are able to offer our customers the full range of forwarding expertise.

Our common understanding on how to fulfill the needs of our customers on both sides has enabled us to be a competitive player in the shark pond.

On the 20th anniversary

On behalf of NGL Navigator Global Logistics, we congratulate CSS for completing 20 glorious years of success. When you began your business in 1995, there was already a healthy competition in the market, but you have been able to achieve tremendous growth by providing the best product and service to your customers and partners. A great company with great people and we all know… great people make great companies. We wish you all the success for many more years to come. And we hope to continue doing more business with you in future

ALFRED STEINEN
Managing Director,
F.S Mackenzie Group,
UK

Walking alongside CSS Group

We have been working with the CSS Group in Dubai and neighboring Countries now for many years. Starting off with Sea freight Consolidations, we extended the co-operation to Airfreight and combined Sea-and Air for Project Cargo.

We regard CSS as one of our most active Partners worldwide, reliable, trustworthy and innovative, always open for new ideas and focused on customer’s needs.

We extended our partnership some years to our sister companies in Eastern Europe, Russia and glad to notice that a lot of business, especially in the field of Airfreight has been developed.

Achievements with CSS Group

The foundation of our partnership was the weekly LCL-Consolidation Service between the UK – Dubai and vice-versa, which is still the cornerstone of our partnership. However, we have also many achievements in the field of Airfreight and handling of Turn-Key Projects. The partnership between F.S. Mackenzie and the CSS Group is and will remain strong and ready for the challenges laying ahead.

On the 20th anniversary

We are proud to be a Partner of the CSS Group for many years and all of us at F.S.Mackenzie congratulate CSS for 20 successful years in Freight forwarding and Logistics business. As time fly’s we wish further success for the next 20 years and looking forwarding to Meeting you all again in 2035!!!

OLIVER HAHN
Regional Manager- IFS Doha

Walking alongside CSS Group

Over the course of our longstanding cooperation we have not only maintained our original friendships but these have grown throughout the CSS Group and their associates worldwide. It has been a great experience to work with CSS and their global partners offering a transparent working relationship and has surely enhanced our own business. We have achieved numerous things together during our cooperation which include the expansion of our core services to cover specific markets or trade sectors that were previously outside our scope of work or general market coverage.

Achievements with CSS Group

I believe that CSS and IFS have both expanded their business based on the requirement of satisfying the needs of our business associates and clients. With the cooperation between the Groups it has allowed us to mutually benefit from common business opportunities and work on numerous larger projects together. I feel that CSS and IFS are most similar in the way that both clients and associates are treated on a personal level. As our industry has developed over the last twenty years it is clear that systems and technology have changed our way of doing business but at the core of all of these improvements we all remember that we are fundamentally a people business.

On the 20th anniversary

All at IFS congratulate The CSS Group on reaching this momentous milestone. As the last twenty years have shown there is no limit as to what can be achieved with help of both partners and clients as the CSS group has continued to grow. We wish CSS all success on their 20th Anniversary and going forward in the future. On a personal note I offer my own congratulations to Kala and his team on their past achievements and wish them well with their future endeavors.

STEVE QUINN
Sales Director
Locker Freight Ltd., UK

Walking alongside CSS Group

We have worked With CSS Since day 1, the Friendship and Business Relationship is way beyond that of any of our Other Worldwide Partners, We feel that The Growth of CSS within the GCC Countries has also Helped Locker Freight to Grow in the UK. Mutually we enjoy the healthy relationship over the years and look forward for an even brighter association in the future.

Achievements with CSS Group

On looking back over the 20 Year Period I think the most Common Traits we share is Trust, alongside Hard Work, Flexibility and Never Say ‘’ No’’ Attitude which are the basic requirements in business. We have both been able to achieve the trust and confidence of our associates over the years. Working closely, we have made sure that the area where we operate recognizes us both with sincerity and gratitude. When two companies like ours share such a support from the business fraternity, then we don’t have to wait and look back.

On the 20th anniversary

We at Locker Freight Ltd, Wish Kala and All the CSS Family The Very Best Wishes on this Great Occasion, and we look forward to the next 20 years Business Relationship with CSS.

OLIVIER BOCCARA
CEO
SAGA France

Walking alongside CSS Group

At Saga, we met Kala and CSS in Paris in 2008, and after discussions we started developing sea and airfreight business with CDG and Le Havre. But our significant development was the project cargo movement with our Marseille and Tokyo Offices. We consider that the image of CSS in the Middle East is an important asset for us in the Industrial, Oil and gas industry. Together we were able to fulfill the immediate requirements of our clients without compromising on the core values we both uphold.

Achievements with CSS Group

CSS is definitely a very professional and pro-active team and that’s why we are confident cooperating with them. Our common trait is probably the strong culture of both companies which is a major asset in our industry. We also believe in the values of trustworthiness and optimism. These could be the reason why we still have a place in our clients thoughts and hearts.

On the 20th Anniversary

I wish the CSS family to pursue its dynamic development and to prosper while retaining its core value in the years to come also.

GREG HOWARD
GREG HOWARD
Chief Executive Officer
Caro Trans International, Inc.,
USA

Our partnership with CSS has provided an excellent operational and commercial platform in a strategically important market. Carotrans can now better service our customers through the combined resources which have also enabled us to jointly develop new service offerings and revenue opportunities.

The close cooperation with CSS has helped develop best in class LCL and FCL services between the USA and the MENA region based on both companies core competencies, global expertise and regional knowledge.

Achievements with CSS Group

It is quite amazing to consider the incredible similarity of our two companies’ culture and philosophy. Since the start of our cooperation with CSS, our alliance has grown from strength to strength and undoubtedly added value, knowledge and exceptional market coverage for our global network and customers.

We rely on CSS for their regional knowledge and valuable contacts in combination with their comprehensive network coverage.

We have built a solid foundation upon which we will continue to grow and strengthen together.

On the 20th anniversary

We congratulate CSS for achieving this milestone, 20 years in the Middle East market, and hope the next 20 years are as successful and rewarding as the last