(SANEPR.com) April 15, 2009 -- The IIML awards, known as Samudra Manthan (churning of the sea), was presented to GTI for its excellence in performance, innovation, operational efficiency and world class container terminal infrastructure.
GTI CEO, Mr. Arvind Bhatnagar received the award from Mr. M A Bhaskarachar, Deputy Chairman, Kandla Port Trust and Mr. Vijay Kalantri, Director, All India Association of Industries.
The winners of the awards were recognized by eminent jury comprising Mrs. Sheila Bhide and CMD ITPO and Mr. D.T. Joseph, Advisor, Former Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways.
Commenting on the award, Mr. Bhatnagar said “The award is in recognition of GTI’s landmark achievements and its continuous endeavor to excel in operations and service. This exemplary achievement comes as an exception amid talk of global meltdown and its impact on logistics sector. GTI has achieved stellar growth by providing value-added solutions, augmenting infrastructure and continuing to expand capacity thus broadening it’s offerings across the entire customer base”, he said.
Gateway Terminals India Pvt. Ltd
Gateway Terminals India (GTI), part of APM Terminals’ Global Terminal Network, is a Joint Venture between APM Terminals and CONCOR. The facility, India’s largest container terminal, is an exemplary model of successful Public/Private Partnership and terminal operation efficiency. GTI is strategically located at Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), India’s premier gateway port, serving the commercial and financial hub of Mumbai.
www.gatewayterminals.com
APM Terminals
APM Terminals is a leading global container terminal owner and operator providing world-class service to over 60 shipping lines with a Global Terminal Network of more than 54 terminals in 35 countries and on five continents. APM Terminals is a member of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group of Denmark and is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands. www.apmterminals.com
Container Corporation of India Ltd, CONCOR
CONCOR, a Government of India undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, is the largest provider of containerized rail transport in India, operating a network of more than 58 Inland Container Depots (ICDs).
www.concorindia.com