FFFAI Brochure

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Contents

Welcome Message

FFFAI Introduction

Background Paper

Overview of FFFAI Conventions

Convention Programme

Delegate Tariff

Delegate Benefits

General Information

Convention committee

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th20 BIENNIAL CONVENTION

UDAIPURAugust 25-27 2

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Welcome Messagefrom the Chairman

On behalf of the Federation of Freight Forwarders Association of India (FFFAI), we extend a warm

welcome to all of you to the 20th Bi-Annual Convention.

It is our pleasure to have organized this years convention in the City of Lakes also referred to as theVenice of The East, i.e. Udaipur, Rajasthan, from August 25th - 27th, 2011.

Udaipur, with its beautiful lakes, rich heritage, magnificent palaces, and unparalleled luxury hotels, is oneof the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. It is one of those awe-inspiring places that need tobe visited by everyone, and we are lucky to have found such an incredible location for our convention thisyear. It will be an interesting paradox to hold a formal business convention consisting of members from theworld of trade and logistics, in a pristine, and mystical environment that is Udaipur. We request that youtake your time to soak in the serenity of your surroundings, while enjoying every bit of the ongoings.

The FFFAI is the largest Non- Governmental Organization in International Transport, with representationsin International Bodies such as FIATA, IFCBA & SAFFFA. It is the apex body of 24 Custom House AgentsAssociations in India with more than 6000 members.

An interesting thing to note is that all member associations have collectively come together to make thisconvention a grand success. FFFAI, in more ways than one, stands for and represents the unity indiversity ideology that is India. Regardless of race, religion, language or dialect (we have more than 400 of them!), members from all parts of the country have planned and organized, and have come together to justify our basic aim to work together.

Theme of this year convention is CHA: BEYOND CUSTOMS-EMERGENT GLOBAL LOGISTICIAN

There will be many eminent speakers from various fields in the Convention Business sessions who willshare with us their experience and knowledge on this intriguing subject, enabling us to understand our rolebeyond of a CHA, that of a logistician.

We look forward to welcoming you to Udaipur for the productive and enjoyable convention.

Yours sincerely,

Raman Raj SudFFFAI Chairman

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Welcome Messagefrom the Convenor

Dear Delegates, Delegates' Families, Sponsors, Speakers, Guests and Invitees

thIt is my pleasure and privilege to Welcome you all to our 20 Biennial Convention of FFFAI at Udaipur.

The Biennial conventions have become an event to look forward to and FFFAI has been bettering its ownstandards with every convention. This year also it has been our endeavour to present to you a three daysexperience that will enrich awareness, be conducive for information and knowledge sharing, provide aplatform for developing vision, suggesting alternate paths for achieving common objective and creating amelting pot of ideas. These aspects in combination with the royal ambience of Udaipur, wholesomeentertainment and leisure time with friends and family will ensure that the convention leaves you withmemories to cherish for a lifetime.

The theme of the Convention is to take a more holistic view of the role played by the CHA and the modernday freight forwarder. The discussion would reflect upon various interesting topics ranging from ChangingGovernmental Policies, Logistic Infrastructure, Role as a Logistician and Image Management of CHAs totopics discussing finer nuances of Management of Logistics Business. The convention will be in sync withthis underlying positive emotion and give an opportunity to each one of us to reassess our businessstrategies and realign our objectives.

Apart from the engrossing business sessions the conference has a lot to offer to accompanying familymembers. There is an elaborate bouquet of options designed to make the most of this visit to the Grandeurof Udaipur. The Informal evenings will also give many opportunities to rekindle old friendships and groomsome new ones. As much effort has gone to ensure high Quality of business sessions, we have not shied

away from putting as much effort to ensure a high Entertainment Quotient for the convention.

I am sure you will have a great time at Udaipur and you leave from here post the convention with happymemories that will stay with you for many years to come.

Welcome again to Udaipur !

D.S. JhaConvenor

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FFFAI 20 Biennial Convention

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T oday, Federa t ion Of F re igh tforwarders Associations Of India(FFFAI) is the apex body of 24 member

associations of Custom House Agentsacross India which effectively represents

Indian Freight Forwarders and CustomBrokers. In addition, organisations who aredirectly or indirectly connected with freight

forwarding, shipping and commerce areassociated with FFFAI as Allied Members.

FFFAI represents Indias interest in theInternational Federation of Freight

Forwarders Association (FIATA) and International Federation of Custom Brokers Association (IFCBA) &South Asia Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (SAFFFA). It is recognised by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Civil Aviation and is being

consulted on many issues concerning EXIM trade. Ministry of Shipping, Government of Indiarecognising the role of Custom House agents have given them representation as trustee on the Board of

Major Ports.

Today, the federation has its own institute - INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FREIGHT FORWARDERS, which

imparts training in freight forwarding and logistics to promote professionalism and efficiency in theIndian logistics industry. The candidates are conferred with a DIPLOMA IN FREIGHT FORWARDINGafter successful completion of the course. This FFFAI is accredited by International Federation of

Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA).

The main object of the Federation is to organise united action to project and promote the interests of

the profession in all its aspects at the national level; and for that purpose to co-ordinate the activities of the Customs House Agents Associations and their members; to collect and disseminate information to

members on subjects of common interest; to take part in conferences; to help members and toacquaint the authorities with their common problems, to protect and to improve the commonbenefits, to get redressal of legitimate grievances by all peaceful and constitutional means and

procedures to exercise beneficial supervision over the clearing trade with a view to maintain a highstandard of integrity and public confidence; to evolve a code of ethics for the Customs House Agents

and / or members of the Federation.

Shri Pranab Mukherjee with other dignitaries during our 4thBiennial Convention held at Kolkata.

About us

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CHA BEYOND CUSTOMS: EMERGENT GLOBAL LOGISTICIAN

I ndia's unabated growth story continues and no longer surprises anyone. India has truly arrived. Weare fortunate to be part of the process and contribute to developing an Economic superpower. Theinteresting times are now and the good times will follow.

Now is the time for each to consolidate, innovate and expand his horizons for individual as well ascollective and national benefit.

The dynamism encountered is fast changing every aspect of Businesses all around.

Globalization is fast changing to Glocalization. i.e. Global corporations are forced to accept localthinking; culture ; and practices. Those who have been able to adapt and adopt are seeing success andshould continue to flourish.

Simultaneously the home bred corporations are required to learn different strategies; adopt differentmodels of execution; up date and up grade their skill sets in short re-invent themselves to survive theturbulent uncontrolled dynamism.

Both understand that collective efforts are needed. Goals can be achieved thru a collective effortincluding associates; partners; service providers etc.

Both have understood the advantages of outsourcing many activities especially in the Logistics space whether storage; 3PL; 4PL; documentation; processing etc. The need for outsourcing or working thruinternal networks of specialized service providers is ever increasing.

The need for good, competent, resourceful, easily accessible, local service providers is increasing andbecoming absolutely necessary. Ability to understand legal issues, interpret the same, realign work intune with local as well as international operations are the qualities Industry looks out for in theseService Providers.

Over the past 3 decades EXIM businesses in India have truly gone inland spread across the length andbreadth of the country thru over 245 ICD's and CFS's spread over more than 60 cities in over 15 states.Over 10 Air Cargo Stations supplement this.

The CHA Custom House Agent in India is Licensed and has a statutory role to play. His importance andrelevance in International Cargo Movement cannot be undermined or ignored. He is adaptable; able;innovative and always current in execution and thinking.

These qualities have for long enabled him serve and serve well as the intermediary undertakingclearance through Customs, with the attendant formalities that would satisfy the legal; fiscal andsecurity needs of the country.

The complex nature of his work, coupled with his inherent able multitasking but excelling qualitiesmakes him an ideal partner in other areas of Logistic requirements of industry.

BACKGROUNDPAPER

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The fast changing scenario in both Domestic and International business in India offers greatopportunities to the CHA to position himself well and use this as an opportunity to grow.

The growing need for automation and speed in International business has compelled the Government

of India to come up with new facilitating measures. EDI initiatives of the Government coupled withchanges in the CHA Licensing Regulations have made it possible for him to work nationally. Self

Assessment; KYC; AEO (proposed) have put in additional liability on the CHA.

It is now for the Indian CHA to find opportunity in both as well as expand his profile, which he can doeasily. He needs to grow and grow fast.

thThe theme for the 20 Biennial Convention of the FFFAI takes notice of the changing scenario andfocuses delegates' attention on: 'CHA Beyond Customs : Emergent Global Logistician'.

The CHA has the ability to work much beyond Customs he is needed much beyond Customs heneeds to make himself accepted much beyond Customs he can guide; service; partner his clientele

much beyond their expectations and imagination.

The Theme is very current. It targets at what the Indian CHA today is capable of.

Emergent is deliberately used since it means: arising as a natural or logical consequence. Extending therelationship between CHA and Industry and extending the scope of activities that a CHA undertakesboth are natural extensions.

To enable the CHA prepare for both as well as give Industry a confidence in the inherent ability of the

CHA is the endeavor of this Convention.

Extensive inputs from the wide section of CHA fraternity and Industry have been taken whilestructuring the Business Sessions.



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Overview ofFFFAI Conventions

F FFAI organizes a biennial convention once in two years.Each convention has a theme which is relevant toprevalent Global Business, and Economic scenario of LogisticsIndustry.

Delegates from wide spectrum of logistics industry from allacross India attend our Biennial convention. Most of themregister as resident delegates with over 40 percent attending

with their families. In the Udaipur Convention we will also haveInternational delegates.

Convention offers two full day interactive business sessions toall delegates in various topics specific to Logistics Industry. overthree hundred delegates participate in every session. Thespeakers are eminent leaders in their own field with richexperience and represent the wide spectrum of LogisticsIndustry and government Departments.

Delegates :

Business Sessions :

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Sponsorship Opportunities :

Souvenir Advertisement :

convention offers the trade and industry a wide range of sponsorship opportunities to show case their product andservices amongest decision makers and prospective customers.More than twenty-five sponsors have participated at the lastconvention. Sponsorship booking form with tariff is enclosedwith this brochure.

To commemorate the occasion, a souvenir is released at theconvention. Articles and interviews of industry leaders arepublished in the souvenir. Souvenirs are widely circulatedamongst logistics industry, allied trade and commerce,Government departments. the advertisement in this souvenirgives an excellent opportunity to reach cross section of theindustry with least effort at an affordable price. Advertisementbooking form with tariff is enclosed with this brochure.



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Convention Venue :

Convention Package :

Delegate Accommodation :

The venue of the convention is HRH Hotels, a

world-class heritage facility. The hotel is

located in the most idyllic area of Udaipur in

India. With extensive spa facilities, the venue

hotels creates the magic and romance of luxuryboutique hotel while having the amenties and

vibrant attractions of a resort.

An exclusive concessional package for 3 days is specially designed to encourage participation of resident

delegates. 3 days package will include three days accomodation in heritage deluxe property with

buffet breakfast / lunch, evening cocktails & dinner with entertainment programme, to & frocomplimentary airport transfers. Resident delegates are given an exclusive offer to avail the convention

concessional room tariff for three days prior to and after the convention. Day & Night paid excursions

will be available to accompanying family of the delegates.

The resident delegates will be accommodated in rooms of the

Luxury Hotels. Rooms feature large verandah, luxurious bath,individually controlled air conditioning, internet data port, LCD

television and multi-channel satellite T.V, an in-room safe, mini-bar

and walk-in ward robe. The residents can enjoy outdoor swimming

pool, steam and sauna, gymnasium and aerobics area. Is designed

featuring indoor and outdoor educational activities. Outdoor kids

pool are also available to residents.

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Delegate Registration conditions :

Mode of Payment :

Registration and accommodation of delegates will be confirmed

only upon receipt of completed registration form and realisationof delegate fees by FFFAI. Subject to availibility.

Spot registration of resident delegates at convention venue will

not be entertained.

Spot registration of non-resident delegates at convention venuewill be entertained against cash payment only. Subject to space

availibility.

Closing date of registration for resident delegates : 10th August2011

Any other query about registration,

[email protected]

Payment through bank transfers have to be made to HDFC BankLtd., in favour Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations inIndia

A/C No: 00011110001189 Swift : HDFC INBB.

Payment by Cheque / Demand draft should be drawn in favour of Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India payableat Mumbai and should be forwarded to FFFAI office at 311-313

Mahinder Chambers, W.T.Patil Marg (Opp. Dukes Factory),Chembur, Mumbai - 400 071.

Payments to FFFAI for registration of delegates should beexclusive of all Bank & other charges, if any.

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ConventionProgramme

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Time

10 00 - 10 05 Hrs Theme Introduction10 05 - 11.30 Hrs Introduction of Session Chairman & Speakers

Interactive Session / Panel Discussions.Session Wrap up & Presentation of Mementos

11.30 - 12 00 Hrs Tea Break12 00 - 13 30 Hrs Introduction of Session Chairman & Speakers

Interactive Session / Panel Discussions.Session Wrap up & Presentation of Mementos

13 30 - 14 30 Hrs Lunch14 30 - 16 00 Hrs Introduction of Session Chairman & Speakers

Interactive Session / Panel Discussions.16 00 - 16 30 Hrs Tea16.30 - 18.00 Hrs Session Wrap up & Presentation of Mementos19.30 - 23.00 Hrs Welcome Reception, Entertainment, Cocktails & Dinner

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10.30 - 12.00 Hrs Introduction of Session Chairman & Panel MembersInteractive Session / Panel Discussions.Session Wrap up & Presentation of Mementos

12.00 - 12.30 Hrs Tea Break12.30 - 13.30 Hrs I13.30 - 14.30 Hrs Lunch14.30 - 15.30 Hrs Business Sessions Wrap Up & Convention Consensus

ResolutionsOpen HouseAnnouncements

15.30 - 16.00 Hrs Tea Break16.30 - 23.00 Hrs Entertainment, Cocktails & Dinner

nteractive session with the Chairman CBEC

Programme

thSATURDAY, 27 AUGUST 2011

10.00 Hrs onwards Registration18.00 Hrs onwards Inaugural Ceremony at HRH Hotels

Welcome Address by Chairman, FFFAIKeynote AddressGuest of Honour AddressChief Guest - Address

19.30 - 23.00 Hrs Welcome Reception, Entertainment, Cocktails & Dinner

Time Programme

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Delegate Tariff

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Types of Delegates

DELGATE WITH SPOUSE INR 27000 35000 40000 43000 46000

SINGLE DELEGATE (TWIN SHARING) INR 18000 22500 25000 27500 30000

CHILD: 06-18 YEARS (PER CHILD) INR 5000 7500 10000 12500 15000TWO CHILDREN BELOW 6 YEARS COMPLEMENTARY

FOREIGN DELEGATE REGISTRATION USD 600 - - - -

FOREIGN DELEGATE WITH SPOUSE USD 1000 - - - -

PER FOREIGN DELEGATE (TWIN SHARING) USD 600 - - - -

Registration Fees for Delegates

SheratonHRH Group of Hotels

HRH TERRACE DOVECOT ROYAL

3 Days Convention Package Fees for 25 - 27 August, 2011

Types of Delegates

NON-RESIDENT DELEGATE INR 13500

3 Days Convention Package Fees for 25 - 27 August, 2011

Registration Fees for Delegates


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Delegate Benefits

Benefits for all Delegates :

Benefits for Resident Delegates only :

Cancellation Policy :

Disclaimer :

Buffet breakfast, lunch, evening entertainment / cocktails and dinner atspecified venues.

Delegate Kits. Access to business sessions.

Accommodation for 3 nights at Luxury Heritage Hotels Check in : 1500 Hrs 25th August. Check out : 1200 Hrs 28th August 2011 Udaipur Airport/ Udaipur Railway station to Hotel to Airport transfer by

coach / car. Airport to hotel to airport transfer coach/cars arranged for the

convenience of delegates arriving at Ahmedabad airport, the coach/carshall depart from Ahmedabad at 10.:00 Hrs on 25th August 2011" andfrom Udaipur venue hotels to Ahmedabad airport at 10:00Hrs on 28thAugust 2011 in the return direction on cost recovery from the delegates.

Complimentary pre-arranged exercusions for accompany spouses andchildren.

15% discount on Spa therapies. 10% discount on laundry Complimentary usage of wet spa area and fitness centre Complimentary facilities for kids. Concessional room tariff per night inclusive of buffet breakfast, lunch and

dinner for 3 days prior and after the convention period. Cancellation Conditions : Cancellations should be made in writing to FFFAI Fax Number +91-22-67107500 FFFAI e-mail id : [email protected]

A. 30 days prior to convention : 50% refund will be granted. B. 15 days prior to convention date : 10% refund will be granted. C. Less than 15 days prior to convention date : No refund D. Refund if any will be paid only after the convention is over. E. Decision of FFFAI Convention Committee will be final on all registration

/ Cancellation and refunds.

* The organisers shall not be held responsible for any mishap that may occurdue to any reason what so ever during the convention.

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General Information

Udaipur

Udaipur was founded in 1559 by Maharana Udai Singh II as the

final capital of the erstwhile Mewarkingdom, located to thesouthwest of Nagda, on the Banas River, the first capital of theMewar kingdom. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh II came

upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range.The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the

spot, assuring him it would be well protected. Udai Singh IIconsequently established a residence on the site. In 1568 theMughalemperor Akbar captured the fort of Chittor, and Udai Singh

moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became thecity of Udaipur.

As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia ranas, and latermaharanas (also called the Guhilots orSuryavansh), who hadalways tried to oppose Mughal dominance, reasserted their

independence and recaptured most of Mewar except for Chittor.Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became aprincely

state of British India in 1818. Being a mountainous region andunsuitable for heavily armoured Mughal horses, Udaipur

remained unmolested from Mughal influence in spite of muchpressure.

Maharana Fatah Singh of Udaipur was the only royalty who did not

attend the Delhi Durbar for King George V in 1911. This fierce senseof independence earned Udaipur the highest gun salute in

Rajasthan, 19 against the 17 each of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bundi,Bikaner, Kota and Karauli. After India's independence in 1947,Maharana Bhupal Singh, the King of Udaipur, acceded to the

Government of India, and Mewar was integrated into India'sRajasthan state.

Located within the Rajasthan area of India and within the region of the Aravalli Mountains, Udaipur is a very historic city and home tono less than three lakes (Fateh Sagar, Pichola and the Swaroop

Sagar). The city serves as the administrative headquarters for thespreading Udaipur District and due to it centrally located lakes,

often goes by the name of the 'City of the Lakes

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General Information

Climate

Udaipur is located at 24.58N 73.68E. It has an average elevation of 598.00 metres (1,962 ft). It is located in the southern region of Rajasthan and is close to Gujarat. It has five major lakes, which areunder restoration with funds provided by the National LakeConservation Plan (NLCP) of the Government of India.Udaipur's autumn / winter climate is the most appealing time to payher a visit. Tourists arrive in numbers, anytime between mid-September to late March or early April. Even in January, the coldestmonth, the days are bright, sunny and warm with maximumtemperature around28.3 C (82.9 F). Mornings, evenings and nightsare cold with minimum temperature around 11.6 C (52.9 F)especially if there is a slight breeze in the air.

Cuisine

Udaipur is famous for its Dal-Baati-Churma, Gatte-Ki-Sabzi, Kachoriand Mirchi Bada. Meals are usually comprised of lentils, vegetablesand a fantastic variety of spices. Lentil curries, yoghurt soups withdeep fried breads and chilli fritters make the favorite feast. Ocra, driedmango and Sangri (beans) go together with most of the meals. youwill find variety of patties, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas, Indian chat etcto satisfy your taste buds.

TravelUdaipur is very well connected to international airports, given themodern infrastructure and tourism, transportation has become easyand more convenient. One can choose to travel by road, rail or airfrom any destination in India.

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& Office BearersConvention Committee

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Convention Committee

FFFAI - Office Bearers

Raman Raj SudChairman

Debashis DuttaCo-Chairman

D S Jha K.S.DesikanConvenor Co-ordinator

Ram sharma Chunduru Chairman sponsorship Committee

Samir J Shah Chairman Business session Committee

Kailash Gupta Chairman Entertainment CommitteeDevendraThakker Chairman Delegates Committee

A.V. Vijayakumar Chairman ,Souvenier&Brocheres Committee

D.Vijaya Kumar Chairman- Printing & Designing

V.S.Pradeep Chairman Advertisement Committee

C.S.Narendar Chairman- Media Committee

Suresh Kumar Sharma Chairman- Reception Committee

Sujit Chakraborty Chairman- Registration Committee

Committee Members

Antony D'souza Anurag Vijayvargiya

Ashok Dhakane Hari Raj O.G.

Jagannath P.V. Kishore T S

Parmanand Chand Philip C.C.

Rajesh Verma

Ramraj A.R.

Ramesh Bansal Sarfaraz A.Khan

Shailendra Jain Shanker Shinde

Shashidhar v.Hebbar Sigamani G.D.

Sudip Dey

ChairmanRaman Raj Sud

Immediate Past ChairmenR. Radhakrishnan

Vice ChairmanDebashish Dutta Devendra Thakker

D.S. Jha Omprakash Agarwal

Shantanu Bhadkamkar G.D. SigamaniHon. Secretary Hon. Treasurer

K.S. Desikan Amit Kamat

Rajendar Kumar Goyal

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Shri. Ravi JoshiPresident

Ahmedabad Custom House Agents' Association

Capt. Piyush SinhaPresident

Aurangabad Custom House Agents Association

Shri. O. G. Hariraj

PresidentAssociation of Custom House Agents - Thiruvanthapuram

Shri K.S.DesikanPresident

Bangalore Custom House Agents' Association Ltd.

Shri. Nailesh V. GandhiPresident

Bombay Custom House Agents' Association

Shri. Sachi Kr. KoleyPresident

Calcutta Customs House Agents' Association

Shri P.S. KrishnanPresident

Chennai Custom House Agents' Association

Shri A.A. Abdul AzeezPresident

Cochin Custom House Agents' Association

Shri. Rajesh KumarPresident

Coimbatore Custom House and Steamer Agents Association

Shri C.S.NarendarPresident

Customs House Agents' Association Hyderabad

Shri Vivek TitusPresident

Delhi Customs Clearing Agents' Association

Shri Amit KamatPresident

Goa Custom House Agents' Association

Shri Anurag VijayvargiyaPresidentIndore Custom House Agent's Association

Shri Suresh Kumar SharmaPresidentKakinada Customs House Agents Association

Shri Ramesh Bansal

PresidentKandla Custom House Agents' Association

Shri Rajesh VermaPresidentLudhiana Custom House Agents' Association

Shri Philip C.CPresidentMangalore Custom House Agents' Association

Shri Ramesh BansalPresidentMundra Custom House Agents Association

Shri Prakash KhemkaPresidentNagpur Custom House Agents' Association

Shri Shankar Pandurang ShindePresidentNashik Customs House Agents Association

Capt. Ashish SamarthPresident

Pune Custom House Agents' Association

Shri Arun SharmaPresidentRajasthan Custom House Agents' Association

Shri T.VelsankarPresidentTuticorin Custom House Agents' Association

Shri T.S.RajeswaranPresident

Visakhapatnam Customs Clearing Agents' Association

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