Shipping & Logistics industry’s largest awards ceremony, Maritime And Logistics Awards, 2016 was held on 28th September, 2016 at St. Regis Hotel, Mumbai. Over 500 representatives from Shipping Lines, Logistics Service Providers, Transporters, CHAs, Industry Associations, Ports, as well executive management of private sector companies, got together, to felicitate and recognize the achievements of organisations through the year.

Leading organisations were awarded across varied categories for their performance in the logistics space. As one of the Guests of Honour, Mr. Adarsh Hegde, Joint Managing Director, Allcargo Logistics addressed the gathering and appealed to the industry to work together to overcome the difficulties that it is currently facing.

Mr. Hegde, also introduced ‘Nipun’, Avashya Foundation’s noble initiative of imparting skills to the youth belonging to the lower strata of the society and help them build careers, leading to financial stability. This was followed by a short AV of Nipun. Mr. Hegde, latter also said that it is essential for organizations to focus on skill development and invited on stage Dr. Nilratan Shende, DGM – CSR, Allcargo Logistics and one of the beneficiaries of Nipun, Mr. Akash. While Mr. Shende imparted the message of importance of organizations being socially responsible, Mr. Akash explained how his life changed for better after being trained at Nipun and expressed his gratitude for helping him build a better career. 

At the felicitation ceremony, Allcargo was conferred with two awards for outstanding business performance. Below are the awards we have received.

1. Logistics Super-brand of the year
2. Heavy Lift/Project Mover of the Year

Mr. Adarsh Hegde was felicitated as ‘Dynamic Logistics Professional of the Year’, for his contribution towards the industry.