Precision, analysis, and negotiation skills are the three components necessary for a professional to withstand the logistics and transportation segment. Apart from this, the logistics industry needs experts who have knowledge about the rules, regulations, benefits, and costs associated with the modes of transport.
The Company – MSA Global Logistics Private Limited has been registered in 2012 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The promoters of the Company have decades of experience in the logistics industry.. The company is engaged in the business of operating and managing Container Freight Stations, Empty Container Repair Depots, Liner Agencies, Warehousing, Freight Forwarding, and Custom Clearance & Contract Logistics. MSA has a flat organizational structure having increased involvement of all managers in the decision-making process. It consistently strives hard with a vision to be a leading integrated and multi-modal logistics service provider offering end-to-end logistics solutions.
Over the years, MSA has been successful in setting up new footprints in the unexplored territories by launching new companies under its umbrella. These companies are MSA Global Logistics (Chennai) Pvt Ltd, EPIC Global Services Pvt Ltd, and Swastik Terminals Pvt Ltd. The first two companies being wholly owned subsidiary companies of MSA & the third company being an associate company helped it to expand its reach all across India. Currently, MSA offers one-stop logistics solutions and has operational arrangements at Container Freight Station at Nhavasheva, Mundra & Chennai and Empty Container Depots at Nhavasheva, Chennai, Mundra, Kolkata, and Hazira.
The Zealous Forerunner of MSA
Mr. Mahendar Puri is the Chairman and Managing Director of MSA Global Logistics Pvt Ltd. Along with his colleagues Mr. Abhishek Poddar and Mr. Sachin Jagtap, and Mr Yogesh Naik, Mr. Puri has set a very strong foundation of the company. Being a qualified Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, he has acquired domain expertise and business acumen which helped him to tackle the ups and downs of the Industry. He has a vast experience ranging from CA Firms and Oil Companies to a twenty-six year contribution to the Shipping and Logistics Industry.
After attaining significant positions at Multinational Companies and International Shipping lines, Mr. Puri established MSA Global Logistics with a vision to provide end-to-end solutions to the customers. His aim was to create an organization having a customer-centric approach with the freedom to expand and exercise quick decision making processes. Due to his constant efforts, MSA Group is adding value to the logistics industry since the last six years. Mr. Puri has left no stone unturned by constantly embracing market changes and creating a platform for MSA to reach newer heights.
Strokes of Life
Being an avid golf player, Mr. Puri has learned and embraced a multitude of ethics in his life. The golf course ignited the values of honesty, integrity, and connections which enhanced his persona. It taught him to be humble to the customers, staff, and stakeholders. These principles also helped him pump up the business and set a benchmark in its sector. After achieving milestones and reaching the horizons of professional excellence, Mr. Puri’s passion for golf imparts him to be agile and concrete. Apart from this, he is extremely inspired and motivated by his mentor Mr. Mukesh Oza who helped him withstand the market complexities.
Flabbergasting Services Holding the Reins of Customer Satisfaction
“Catering to our clients and rendering quality assured service is what we aspire for”.
MSA provides its customers with door-to-door solutions, quick decision-making processes and constant innovation, along with statutory and legal compliance support. Due to its Asset Light structure and nationwide presence, the organization is agile in offering cost-effective top-notch services to its customers. The organization has created a platform operating in key areas which include Container Freight Stations, Warehousing, Empty Container Repair Depots, Freight Forwarding & Custom Clearance, and Shipping Agencies. Catering these areas with one-stop solutions, MSA Global Logistics is having over fifty corporate clients worldwide. Its C&F services spell ease, flexibility and professionalism. These door-to-door services for all C&F assignments add to overall customer satisfaction. The robust processes and extraordinary service model ensures continuous information exchange between international and local associates. MSA’s long term services contracts with many shipping lines/ NVOCCs and Customs House Agents ensure confirm shipments on pre-confirmed dates and at a much reduce cost as compared to the market standards.
MSA’s inventory warehousing systems provide standard and customer-specific stock and MIS reports. These systems are secured with all available handling equipment enabling faster and safe movement of cargo along with daily reporting in a professional approach. Its dedicated IT systems allow it to deliver information on a regular or ad hoc basis, via all communication media enhancing client engagements.
The organization is capable of managing the complex supply chains through its outstanding contract logistics services, handling the projects from door to door of the customers. The company’s integrated services include logistics planning, control, and execution with own and outsourced reliable resources. It designs solutions that turn challenging logistics operations into substantial competitive advantages for its clients leading to cost reduction and profitable outcome. Team MSA has an in-depth industry domain knowledge and experience which enables them to plan, build, and implement customized optimal solutions and nullify the deviations. MSA’s mission is to develop a champion team of talented and motivated people dedicated to hold the roots of customer satisfaction.
MSA Global Logistics follows a culture of respect, transparency, trust, and most of all discipline to take customer engagement and experience to a new level. The company believes in developing brand and confidence through extensive customer service. The company also believes in retaining the existing customers and nurturing long-term relationships. Delivering customer delight through customization is the company’s forte. This is achieved by facilitating each and every transaction with state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced equipment, and superior technology to provide innovative, integrated, and multi-modal solutions.
Apart from this, MSA is committed towards providing best and the most suitable Manufacturing & Supply of Food & spices products. Also, they have diversified in Chemicals trading and manufacturing which are supplied to paint industries. This also helps their logistics business and warehousing business and last mile connectivity to the customers.
Expanding the Horizons
MSA has been awarded the India Agency for the two container shipping line brand Container Hispania Lines (CHL) and Marguisa a shipping company based out of Mardrid, Spain. It specializes in the sea transportation of goods from and to Equatorial Guiena and also excels in connecting the country with the rest of the world through regular shipping services. The company is fueling its growth with the belief that one point of contact leads to smooth flow of operation and higher customer satisfaction.
The company has entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement with International Cargo Terminal Private Limited (ICTPL). This agreement is to jointly operate and manage the facility named Globicon Terminals, the first Green Cargo Terminals at Nhava Sheva, India. The terminal has been received certifications that include ISO9001:2015, ISO 2700: 2013, ISO 1400:2015, OHSAS 1800:2007. On the other hand, MSA Global Logistics (Chennai) has entered into an alliance with Indian Corporate Business Centre (ICBC) CFS to operate & manage the facility at Chennai. The organization is also partnering with TG Terminals Pvt Ltd to jointly operate and manage the facility at Mundra known as TG Terminal. MSA has been handling more than 1,50,000 TEUS and 1,00,000 MT of dimensional cargo since last five years.
MSA has a DDU and DDP processing worldwide network of agents servicing every major seaport. Also, its services like container unloading, palletization, and trucking to any destination in India are playing major roles in driving the company beyond horizons.
Outshining Other Competitors
MSA’s constant efforts towards innovation helped it to develop new products and increase the number of services available for its customers. With the industry full of master marine & shipping professionals, the company operates and stands on the pillars of professional chartered accountants, which in itself is an added advantage. Besides, the company’s unique asset light model of operation forms a strategic alliance with the existing CFS operators. As such, MSA operates by using already available resources and asset instead of creating new ones which makes it unique amongst its competitors. This is a win-win situation for CFS, the Consignee as well as for whole logistics industry.
Illuminating the Young Minds
Mr Puri encourages the youngsters to think out-of-the-box in order to paint their success canvas with multiple colors. He articulates that an innovative and bright idea is needed to turn every stone into a milestone. His advice to the budding entrepreneurs is to properly use and maintain the business capital. He believes that there are a numerous opportunities for young minds to unlock the success doors in the tech-enabled commercial industry.
Portraying the Bright Future
MSA plans to be amongst the leading logistics company in the coming future. The company is strategizing to expand in the sectors of project cargo, contract logistics, warehousing, and cold storage which will help it to reach newer success heights. MSA Global Logistics is striving hard to diversify its wings in the FMCG and chemical industry. It is planning to create a flour-manufacturing business platform and launch it by the end of the year under the brand named Roshan’s chakki fresh Atta.
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MSA Global Logistics: Delivering Excellent Logistics Services in India and Overseas
