CSS Celebration
September, 2017
Indian Independance Day Celebrations @ CSS Mumbai
“At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. It is fitting that at this solemn moment we take the pledge of dedication to the service of India and her people and to the still larger cause of humanity.”
—Jawaharlal Nehru, Independence Day Speech (1947)
January, 2017
Merry Christmas
It was a room full of variety dishes and beaming faces. Christmas decors all around, red, gold and green colours were predominant. Celebration, gifts and carol songs and the pot luck lunch with around 30 dishes from starters to desserts. CSS Group celebrated Christmas this time in style on the 22nd in the office and the 25th of December in the Warehouse.
Santa arrived, but not in a sledge as the tradition recommends. Instead he came in full style in a Forklift, the CSS way. Gifts were distributed amongst the staff members. Cake cutting on the 22nd was done by Chandrakala (CK), Director Ocean freight operations in the office and on 25th it was done by T S Kaladharan, Chairman of CSS Group.
November, 2015
Mahabali Crystal Award
The enthusiastic team at the CSLC 1, Jebel Ali, won this year’s Mahabali Crystal Award for the best Pookkalam (Kerala Traditional Flower Carpet) created in connection with the Onam celebrations.
Every year, in connection with Onam celebrations, at CSS Group, a competition is being held amongst all offices for identifying the best creator of Pookkalam on the main day of Onam, ie; Thiruvonam. Each office engages their best creative team to make amazingly beautiful designs only with flower. The photographs later on will be sent to a judging panel. Here are some snaps from the competition arena.
THE WINNERS : CSLC 1
Congratulations to the CSLC 1 TEAM!!!! You all did a fantastic job, and this could have only been done through your team work and creativity.
Quote from the Judges.
This team has done a great job in the pookalam design, and were in the top 3 for all the categories.
FIRST RUNNER UP : CSS ABU DHABI / CSS KINGSTON LOGISTICS.
Congratulations to both the teams!!!! You all did an amazing job, and this could have only been done through your team work and creativity.
Quote from the Judges.
Both Abu Dhabi and Sharjah did an amazing job so they both should be considered second place, they lost points on the pookalam design but overall presentation and theme was very well presented
SECOND RUNNER UP : TWIN INFO SOLUTION
Congratulations team!!!! You all did a good job, and this could have only been done through your team work and creativity.
Quote from the Judges.
One of the best pookalam designs in the competition and the overall presentation was good and simple.
May, 2015
Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
Consolidated Shipping Group celebrated its 20th anniversary of operations in the field of freight forwarding and logistics from March 12 to 14, 2015. The new Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights was the main venue for the functions where the conferences and meetings were conducted. The conference on the 13th March was attended by the Global agents and partners of CSS Group along with the senior management and Sales and Marketing heads from all CSS offices. There were some interesting presentations from guest speakers representing Maersk line, Abudhabi ports authority and Oman International container terminal (O.I.C.T)
On the 14th March a one to one networking session was hosted at Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights. The overseas agents were provided with an opportunity to interact with each and every department of CSS Group and also with the associate and franchisee offices of the company. The agents had to register on-line prior to the event for availing this provision. The day saw some very healthy and fruitful interaction between the delegates.
A company, which was started 20 years back as a small firm with minimum staff strength to cater to the logistics requirements in Dubai, has grown to become one of the most sought after names in the field of freight forwarding and logistics today. With diversified operational presence within the shipping and logistics industry, CSS caters to a cross section of business community around the globe. From NVOCC to Projects and from Relocations to Heavy Equipment logistics, the company with the professional and skilled team designated for each department, touches every point related to shipping and logistics. More than 800 people work with CSS Group today in the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. CSS group offices in the Middle East and the subcontinent joined hands and made the 20th anniversary celebrations memorable.
The senior management and the Chairman of CSS Group, Mr. T S Kaladharan extended gratitude to the Government of the UAE, loyal customers, valued partners, and most importantly, their trusted employees for making this event a successful one.
May, 2015
Gala Dinner in Dubai
DIGNITARIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE ATTENDED THE FUNCTION
As part of the celebration in connection with the 20th anniversary of CSS Group, events were hosted both in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
A gala dinner was hosted on the 13th March at the Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights which was attended by all overseas guests as well as invitees from the UAE. The night was made memorable by an instrumental fusion by renowned names from the world of music. The team which enthralled the audience included legendary instrumentalists like Gino Banks, Ghatam Uduppa, Purbayan Chatterjee, Mohini Dey & Stefan Devassy.
May, 2015
Carnival Party in Abu Dhabi
THE CLUB, ABU DHABI HOSTED CSS CARNIVAL THEME PARTY
In Abu Dhabi, The Club hosted a carnival theme party on March 14 for the Global Partners and associates of CSS Group. The evening saw a mesmerizing musical performance by the renowned South Indian musical band, Masala Coffee on the stage. There were plenty of other entertainment activities like Samba dance, fair dance, photo booth etc..
May, 2015
20 Years with CSS Group
N. Anil Kumar, Director Finance & Admin, U B Prince, COO at Twin Info Solutions, the BPO division of CSS Group and Santhosh Kumar, Documentation Head became the most respected personnel of CSS Group when they were honoured for their long standing service with the company during the 20th anniversary celebrations. They were presented with a Gold Pendent and a crystal memento during the gala dinner on the 13th March. The awards were handed over by T S Kaladharan, Chairman CSS Group.
May, 2015
15 Years with CSS Group
The carnival theme party in Abu Dhabi became more colour full with an award function. CSS Group honoured their staffs that have completed 15 years of service with the group company. The Chairman and the senior management distributed the crystal mementos to all the awardees on the stage during the evening party. The staffs that have completed 10 years of service were also called up on to the stage and appreciated. Their gifts were later distributed from the HR department.
May, 2015
The 20th Anniversary Golf Event Organized By CSS Group in Dubai
As part of CSS’s 20th anniversary celebrations in the UAE the company organized a corporate golf day at the Dubai Creek Golf and yacht club, which was attended by the overseas agents of CSS Group and golfers from the UAE Forwarding and Logistics community.
CSS chose Dubai as the venue for this event as it’s known to be one of the best golf courses in the region. The course was not only appealing for the golfers taking part, the event was a curtain raiser for the get together which followed the days and nights after wards
The players enjoyed a round of golf at a sporting oasis in the heart of the city which has a distinct aura of a delightful journey across the fabled landscape of Dubai, a city that thrives in all seasons.
Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club – Well-groomed fairways lined with date palms, attractive water body and shrubbery lends a tropical air to the Club’s 18-hole, par-71 championship course that rolls into thousands of undulating yards.
The majestic Clubhouse – its design mirroring the sails of the traditional Arab dhow – has been one of the most photographed landmarks since it opened in 1993, capturing the essence of Dubai’s seafaring traditions and presenting the perfect fusion of heritage with modernity and style.
The Game
The CSS golf event was based on a Texas scramble team event whereby the players were randomly put amongst overseas guests and local dignitaries, as this event was an ideal opportunity for the attendees to meet each other and interact.
Prizes were as follows:
Longest drive was won by Brett Todd Manager Execujet
Nearest the Pin was won by Ken Dinnadge VP CSS Group
Ist Team-Winners
Barry Operations Manager CMA-CGM
Ger Regan Senior Manager Ritchie Brothers
Sid Savage Senior Project Manager Sohba Group
Brett Todd Manager Execujet
Runner up Team
Dirk Van Den Bosch Commercial Director DP World
Stephane Rambaud President C H Robinson Global Forwarding
Tom Sweet Vice President C H Robinson Global Forwarding
Ken Dinnadge Vice President Business Development CSS Group
Third Place
Mathias Brosowsky Managing Director NGL Germany
Rohit Gupta Managing Director NMT
Peter Schulte Owner JPS
Phyllis Schulte – JPS
Everyone who participated enjoyed the day which was followed by a welcome dinner and presentation ceremony which was attended by The Chairman of CSS Group T S Kaladharan and selected staff of the company. All overseas dignitaries were also invited to attend the function. The event was sponsored by CSS India. Jairam K R, Director CSS India distributed the awards.
March, 2015
CSS Group to Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary
Consolidated Shipping Group will be celebrating their 20th anniversary of operations in the field of Shipping and logistics during the month of March 2015. The entire team at CSS is enthusiastic at this land mark occasion, as they see this as a great success in their company’s career. The senior management announced the function last month and preparations are underway to make the event memorable. 20th anniversary celebrations are being held both in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The new Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights is the venue in Dubai where the conferences and meetings are going to happen. In Abu Dhabi, The Club will host a carnival theme party on the 14th March for the Global Partners and associates of CSS Group.
In connection with the 20th anniversary celebrations, CSS will be organizing a Golf Event in which golfers from the Shipping and Logistics fraternity from around the world will participate. Some of professional golfers from Dubai are also expected to participate in this event. The event is organized at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht club on the 12th March 2015.
A company which was started 20 years back as a small firm with minimum staff strength to cater to the logistics requirements in Dubai has grown to become one of the most sought after names in the field of freight forwarding and logistics today. With diversified operational presence within the shipping and logistics industry, CSS caters to a cross section of business community around the globe. From NVOCC to Projects and from Relocations to Heavy Equipment logistics, the company with the professional and skilled team designated for each department, touches every point related to Shipping and logistics. More than 800 people today work with CSS Group in the Middle East and the Indian Sub-continent.
CSS group offices in the Middle East and the Sub-continent join hands to make the 20th anniversary celebrations memorable. The senior management and the Chairman, Mr. T S Kaladharan extends all their gratitude to the Government of UAE, their loyal customers, valued partners and most importantly their trusted employees for the unconditional support showered on them for the last two decades.
CSS Newsletter
In this issue:
- Chairman’s Message
- Strengthening Relationships
- There is Something More in NVOCC Business
- Networking Opportunity During Breakbulk
- An Informal Get Together
- Taste of India
- About Creativity At Work
- DIFC – Common Law in Civil Law Jurisdiction
- Qoovee
- Release of The Cargo without The Presentation of Original Bill of Lading
- Mood Music
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