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Ben Line India – Empowering Communities Through CSR 2023 – 2024

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Ben Line India – Empowering Communities Through CSR – 2023 – 2024

We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of five impactful projects under our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program 2023-2024. At Ben Line Agencies India, we believe in adopting sustainable practices that make a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Nourishing Minds, Nurturing Futures – Mid Day Meal Programme

Partnering with The Akshaya Patra Foundation, we contributed to bridging the nutrition gap among school children by providing mid-day meals to students in Vizag. These meals not only bridge the nutrition gap but also enhance immunity and hygiene.

School Infrastructure Development – Installation of R.O. Water Units

In collaboration with Bhumi, we installed R.O. water units at The Hindu Union Committee Middle School in Choolai and Panchayat Union Primary School in Ayapakkam. This initiative ensures access to clean drinking water, promoting better health and well-being among students.

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Empowering Education Through Technology

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Teaming up with The Akanksha Foundation, we provided digital devices to students at Natwar Nagar Public School in Mumbai. By embracing technology, we empower young minds for a digitally driven future.

Providing Comfort and Nourishment – Initiatives for Insulated Roof Panels and Raw Food Procurement

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Partnering with TESF, we installed insulated iron roof panels at shelters in Mandawar, offering comfort and safety to 50 + abandoned senior citizens and disabled individuals and we also facilitated the procurement of raw food material, to provide daily meals for over 1000 less privileged individuals residing in shelter homes. This project enhances living conditions and addresses hunger and promotes food security among the marginalized.

At Ben Line Agencies India, we are dedicated to creating a positive impact on society through our CSR initiatives. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our partners and stakeholders for their invaluable support in making these projects a reality. Together, we continue to strive for a brighter, more sustainable future for all.

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Ben Line Agencies – India – Management Team Gathering

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Ben Line Agencies – India – Management Team Gathering

The senior management team of Ben Line Agencies India recently held a planning and strategy meeting in Goa. Theme of the meeting was planning for the next five years growth, across all divisions of the business. Liner, Marine Agency, Integrated Logistics, Chemical Logistics, Freight Solutions.

The business in India also boasts an inhouse CHA entity (Customs House Agency) that allows us to directly control and process all customs clearances.

Over the past 14 years the network has developed to one of the most extensive agency networks in India, with over 20 offices.

Contact our team for all enquiries

Country Manager – sanjay.wadhwa@benlineagencies.in

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Ben Line Agencies (India) – change of MD

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Ben Line Agencies (India) – change of MD

March 31st 2022 saw the retirement of Capt Ramakrishnan as India MD after 17 years of loyal service, building the business in India from its inception to one of the largest agency networks in the country.

The BLA group would like to thank Capt Ramakrishnan for all his efforts, and is pleased to advise he will remain with the group as one of our Marine Agency Marketing representatives covering the Middle East region.

Capt Sanjay Wadhwa, has stepped into the role of India MD, having been with the organisation for many years and being well respected throughout the Industry. We wish him all the best in the new role.

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Marine Agency Services – India – Chennai

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Marine Agency Services – India – Chennai

Ben Line Agencies India was recently recognised by the Chennai Port Trust as, “Best Business Partner and Best Performance” in the sector of Drybulk marine agency for period 2020/2021. It was awarded to acknowledge Ben Line handling the highest number of vessels in this sector, and the efficient operational co-operation with all stakeholders in the Port.

Established in 2005, Ben Line Agencies India operates a network of more than 23 branch offices, covering all sectors of the Ben Line Group activity: Marine Agency Services, Liner Agency, Integrated Logistics, Chemical Logistics.

For further details please contact https://benlineagencies.com/contact_category/chennai/

Ben Line Agencies’ global partner – WaterFront carves new territory with Houston move

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18 July 2019 – Global port agency business, WaterFront Maritime Services (WaterFront) has today opened a local agency office in Houston, Texas. The company, which is one of the world’s largest port agency networks, says its Houston office has been established to help charterers, owners, and operators to manage their risk in this strategically important high-volume location.

WaterFront’s Houston office is managed by newly appointed Director for North America Lars Westerberg, a port agency industry veteran who was formerly Regional Director Americas for Seven Seas and Managing Director of Wallem Americas. Prior to these roles, Westerberg also served as Regional Managing Director of Inchcape Shipping Services in North and Central America.

The team in WaterFront’s Houston office will attend vessels directly from Corpus Christi to Lake Charles, including all terminals and all facilities. The Houston office will also serve as the regional hub for WaterFront in North, South and Central America including the Caribbean and is linked to WaterFront’s existing regional hubs in Dubai and Kuala Lumpur to provide 24-hour coverage to its global client base.

Terry Gidlow, Chief Executive Officer of WaterFront, commented:

“On a global basis we see how significant political developments, evolving trade policies and rapid shifts in the supply and demand of raw materials and bulk commodities are impacting traditional trade patterns. Meaning our clients are faced with a whole new range of opportunities and challenges in executing their day to day business. With the opening of our Houston office we are able to bolster the presence we have in other major oil & gas import/export and refining centres such as the Middle East and in Asia.”

The WaterFront global network currently handles more than 45,000 port calls per year through a network of 483 offices in 93 countries worldwide. Unlike other global agencies, Waterfront focuses on providing port and husbandry services for vessels transporting coal, grains, iron ore, minor bulks as well as crude oil, clean and dirty products, chemicals and gas. The company also handles the husbandry requirements of 3rd party and in-house ship managers.

WaterFront’s Director for North America, Lars Westerberg, commented:

“By focusing on specific commodities, we can work with customers operating in this region to add quantifiable value to their businesses. Our work is all about understanding our clients business and their  specific needs and then using our local knowledge and relationships to assist them to mitigate their risk, turn their vessels and cargoes around faster and save them money, while maintaining the highest levels of  safety and compliance.”

Terry Gidlow, chief executive officer of WaterFront, added:

“Lars and his team in Houston bring to the table decades of local experience and relationships in ports and terminals throughout Texas. The Regional Hub function of the Houston office also serves to give our clients in North and South America better access to our Global network.“

WaterFront was established by leading regional ship agency businesses Sharaf Shipping Agencies and Ben Line Agencies in 2016. WaterFront is headquartered in Dubai with commercial offices in China, Singapore, Dubai, Norway and the USA. WaterFront has strategic partnerships in the rest of North and South America with renowned local partners such as ACGI on the west Coast of the US and Canada, UNIMAR in Brazil and the Ultramar group in Spanish-speaking South America. For more information about the organisation, visit www.waterfront-ms.com

Ben Line Agencies Moved to New Office in Kolkata

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Ben Line Agencies Kolkata office has moved to a new location on January 1, 2019. Our new office address is:

BEN LINE AGENCIES (INDIA) PVT LTD.

UNIT NO – A3, 5TH FLOOR,

FMC FORTUNA BUILDING

234/3A, A J C BOSE ROAD,

KOLKATA -700020. 

Our office number remains the same – +91 334 003 3003/3004/3005/3006

We look forward to seeing and serving you better at the new office.

India: 2018 Sea Cargo Manifest and Transshipment Regulations

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As another step towards ease of doing business in India, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has made some changes in the regulation for filing Sea Cargo Manifest for Import, Export and Transshipment cargo. These changes are scheduled to come into force effective 01st August 2018.

As per the key highlights of the revised regulation, it is compulsory for ship owners, importers and exporters to adhere to the defined timelines for manifest filing of import cargo arriving in India, exports out of India and transhipments made via Indian ports.

Import Shipments to India (Arrival Manifest): Import Manifest is required to be submitted to customs prior to departure of vessel from the last port of calling. To adhere to these time lines, full details of Bills of Lading and all other manifest information needs to be made available for manifest filing, at least 24 hours PRIOR to departure of vessel from the last foreign port.

Exports Shipment from India (Departure Manifest): The Vessel Agent is required to submit the export manifest details to Indian Customs Prior Vessel Sailing from Indian Port of Loading. To be able to adhere to these timelines, the shipper must submit the original Shipping Bill with LEO (Let Export Order) to the Vessel Agent at least 48 hours prior to the Estimate Time of Arrival (ETA) of the export vessel.