New Delhi, Dec 8 (Agency) AntwerpXL, the world’s leading platform for the shipping, logistic and breakbulk industry, will be felicitating Anish Chakraborty along with top 40 personalities from across the globe. Anish, who is one of the leading personalities from West Asia and India in the shipping and logistic industry, along with other dynamic and talented shipping professionals from across the globe will be honoured at the 2nd edition of AntwerpXL 40 under 40 initiative to be held in Belgium. The event will showcase the rising stars of the breakbulk and heavy lift industry from 10th March – 12 March 2021, a statement said issued here on Tuesday.
AntwerpXL is the only dedicated maritime breakbulk event in the European hub of the industry and it attracts leading cargo owners, EPCs, freight forwarders and ports from every corner of the world. Industry professionals under the age of 40 were nominated for inclusion in the prestigious list. With over two decades of experience, Anish has played a vital role in managing large teams, winning big projects, planning and executing impactful strategies for various governments and global organisations in the shipping and logistics sector.
The jury selected Anish for achieving high level goals in handling project cargo, making impact as a solution provider in all areas of logistics etc. Also, his role in handling several Naval Vessels such as British Navy, US Navy, Japanese Navy, Indian Navy, US Military, British Military, Diplomatic Cargo for Various embassies movement was appreciated, it added. Mr Chakraborty, who hails from West Bengal, and currently working with a Dubai-based shipping company, said: “I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all organisations in India and abroad for having confidence in my capabilities and mentoring me to achieve this milestone. With constant advancement of technology, I see AI, block chain, machine learning and automation as growth tools for the shipping and logistics industry. I look forward to adding value, increase revenue, enhance efficiency, reduce cost and achieve greater results with help of ongoing digital transformation in the time to come.” Post-graduate diploma holder in Sustainability Management, Mr Chakraborty began his professional career in 1999 as a junior sales executive. Currently, Mr Chakraborty is the General Manager of Flexigistic LLC (GERAB Group of Companies).