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Our network with warehouse companies give us the capabilities of providing clients with specified storage which in-turn leads us to render comprehensive total logistics solutions based on the fully customizable needs of its clients. https://www.crosstradeshipping.com/our-vision/missio daily 0.75 2026-02-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1593766640926-FNWPY2YFB0QB4L14W1Y3/IMG_3447.JPG Our Vision & Mission - OUR VISION To be a company which understand the need of all the stakeholder involved in part of the ships voyage operations and constructing a smooth professional business environment where working is at ease and without hassle. 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Reporting the vessel development / Cargo status / Berthing prospect as required. Assisting cargo interest to have complete control on timely logistical arrangements with the concerned parties. Checking cargo documents / SOF / time sheets for correctness, notifying owner/charterer’s timely and issuing letters of protest as required. Signing / releasing Bills of Lading after firm confirmation by owner’s / charterer’s. Quick dispatch of the cargo documents. Quick dispatch of the vessel account. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1593848292300-8DKZASIBOT9KDLSESSD8/IMG_3999.jpg Shipping Agents - We may not be your agents but we are the one’s you need! Providing the Owners/ operators of the vessel with various updates on port charges (Proforma Disbursement Account) across different ports in India, forecasting different additional expenses that can be levied on the vessel based on the conditions in-around the port. This helps the owners/ operators understand even the small details of expenses which can occur and how to save cost where reductions is possible.Timely pre-declaration and updated arrival information of the upcoming vessels with customs, immigration’s, Quarantine officers, port and all the entities that are related with the particular voyage which creates ease of business once the vessel is at port. https://www.crosstradeshipping.com/media daily 0.75 2026-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1768825386535-NKH8E2MPB1DMMISLONIH/IMG_8242.png Awards & Recognition CTS SECURED THE NO.1 POSITION FOR HIGHEST TONNAGE HANDLED AT KANDLA AND TUNA PORTS, ACHIEVING AN IMPRESSIVE 6.8 MILLIONS METRIC TONS ACROSS ALL VESSELS IN 2025 AT KANDLA PORT. AND ALSO AWARDED 2nd PLACE FOR HANDLING THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF VESSELS AT THE CARGO JETTY, WITH CROSS TRADE SHIPPING EFFICIENTLY MANAGING 127 VESSELS AT KANDLA PORT DURING 2025. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/db978678-61af-45c7-8841-af0d1323b960/WhatsApp+Image+2025-04-07+at+16.43.24_f50924a2.jpg Awards & Recognition A group of seven men standing on a stage during an award ceremony. They are holding a plaque or trophy and smiling. 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The third man on the left is also holding a certificate, dressed in a dark suit and glasses, looking down at his certificate. The background features a colorful banner celebrating 25 years of a program, with illustrations of wind turbines, solar panels, and industrial structures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594457411015-DN9F5W2LGTCWX9KSE3YX/Screenshot_20200508-131846.jpeg Awards & Recognition Screenshot of a tweet from the Ministry of Shipping, mentioning the first crew change at Kandla Port conducted during lockdown, with a notable sign indicating the on/off shift for 12 crew members arriving from various destinations in India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456784060-JLAJUF4RBOLEPNCNNJNT/Screen+Shot+2018-08-31+at+5.17.47+PM.png Awards & Recognition Front page of Daily Shipping Times from July 31, 2017, featuring the election of new officers for Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association. Includes photos and names of president Mr. Chikkala John Peter, vice president Mr. Dilip T. Rughwani, secretary Mr. Satish Nair, joint secretary Mr. Vinod Pillai, and treasurer Mr. C.M. Murbedharran. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456816470-KCQ16OPMKE28CDJL6FLS/Screen+Shot+2018-08-31+at+5.18.54+PM.png Awards & Recognition Front page of EXIM India newsletter dated July 19, 2010, featuring headlines about opportunities in Indian infrastructure, major port developments, and shipments, with accompanying images of officials and a cargo ship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456827294-7MDWAJ0O0W5UKLD4TT1J/Screen+Shot+2018-08-31+at+5.19.03+PM.png Awards & Recognition Front page of a newspaper titled 'Daily Shipping Times,' featuring a headline about the election of new office bearers for KPSAA, with photographs of five elected officials and names listed below. Advertisement banners at the top for Aquaguard, Blue Dart, and DHL. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456842342-IW6E3GTU39I2VK2CGTB0/Screen+Shot+2018-08-31+at+5.18.07+PM.png Awards & Recognition An Indian newspaper front page titled 'EXIM INDIA' dated July 28, 2017, with headlines about new office-bearers for 2017-19, a heavy lift acquisition, and a speculation about a takeover. The page contains images of five men, including Mr. Chikkala John Peter and Mr. Dilip T. Rughwani, and various news articles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456864577-NKC9AIU7FBSZORI5JWR4/Screen+Shot+2018-08-31+at+5.19.24+PM.png Awards & Recognition A newspaper clipping featuring an article about the Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association bidding farewell to Capt. H.K. Sibal and Mr. S.P.M. Tripathi. The image shows several people, including Capt. H.K. Sibal and Mr. S.P.M. Tripathi, receiving and presenting momentos, with a banner in the background that reads 'Kandla Port Steamship Agents Association Welcomes You.' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456868126-2MU7HSH9MYEOKZQ3PTBT/Screen+Shot+2018-08-31+at+5.18.19+PM.png Awards & Recognition A newspaper front page with headlines about a seminar on Indian port community system e-payments, a new Chennai office opening, and rate restoration between India and South Africa. The page features photographs of officials at the event, a map of world shipping routes, and colorful advertisements for a pocket world atlas and world map. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456945212-WVYALLUQ436P4JNGRQX0/fullsizeoutput_2a7d.jpeg Awards & Recognition A plaque with a ship steering wheel logo at the top left, text indicating it is from the Gujarat Maritime Board at Navlakhhi Port, presented on April 4, 2017, to M/s. Cross Trade Shipping for an event celebrating National Maritime Day and Gujarat Maritime Board Foundation Day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594456961278-2HSGHP4GJX51IZMNGW5R/fullsizeoutput_2a7f.jpeg Awards & Recognition A framed letter from YMCA Gandhidham expressing gratitude for Cross Trade Shipping’s contribution to their Christmas Carnival, signed by the General Secretary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594457339973-XG4VDU353G4PVUK2QXMK/20200711_141716.jpg Awards & Recognition The front page of the EXIM India newspaper, dated Wednesday, May 6, 2020, featuring headlines about cross trade shipping during lockdown, India's shipping webinar, and advertisements for Maxicon Container Line and Vanash Logistics. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5efee5cb5e2c6128bd66b411/1594457340548-ZN50CR3F93F7TU55E40Z/20200711_141718.jpg Awards & Recognition Front page of the Daily Shipping Times newspaper, dated Wednesday, May 6, 2020. 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