Kapil Thakkar

• An accomplished Clearing & Forwarding / Domestic & International Logistics Operation Services Managements/Custom House Documentation and CFS Administrative Management professional with illustrious career of 21 Years in leadership roles with prestigious organizations in CHA / CFS / Shipping Freight Forwarding / Multimodal Logistics Industries in India.
• Demonstrated functional excellence defining processes and work flow systems and setting up effective coordination with all internal and external agencies to maximize operational efficiency. Skilled developer of strategic and operational programmes that continually deliver sustainable growth and revenues.
• Strong credentials in providing cost effective and customized C&F /logistics solutions to high profile clients and retaining their continued patronage with prompt and personalized service delivery.
• Deft in setting up effective liaison with- DGFT, Central Excise, Customs & Port authorities, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI), Plant Quarantine, BARC (for radiation Certificate), BMC Health & Octroi dept.,APMC dept. etc-and securing their needed support for hassle free business operations.
• Wide experience in managing Bulk, Break-Bulk, and Containerized cargo including Agro commodities, bulk minerals, fertilizers, steel, and project cargoes. Acknowledged expert in managing entire operations of Container Freight Station (CFS) including domestic cargo movement by Concor Rail Service (Govt.) and private Rail operators.
• Fully conversant with entire export-import documentation, custom house processes, port terminal operations, shipping & vessel management and operation of contracts of affreightment. Effective team leader, trainer, acknowledged troubleshooter and a natural motivator with ability to integrate team efforts to optimize individual / team productivity. Superior verbal and written communication.