Sical wins 'Best Container Logistics Provider' award

Sical Logistics Ltd, India?s leading provider of integrated multi-modal logistics solutions for bulk and containerized cargo and offshore logistics, has won the award for the ?Best Container Logistics Provider in the country? at the Express, Logistics and Supply Chain Awards (ELSC) held in Mumbai on September 19, ?08. The award was received by Mr. Sudhir S. Rangnekar, MD and Group CEO Sical Logistics, on behalf of Sical Distriparks Ltd (SDL) from Mr Nigel Goode CEO, Logistics Writer Corporation and Chairman Express, Logistics and Supply Chain Conclave. SDL is a subsidiary of Sical offering world-class container logistics solutions and was represented by Mr LR Sridhar, Whole Time Director and CEO and Mr R Dhandapani, Chief Operating Officer, SDL.The ELSC Awards were given out during the Express, Logistics and Supply Chain Conclave held in Mumbai on ?Aligning strategies to cope with the intensity of Globalization? on the 19th and 20th of September ?08. The ELSC conclave, now in its 2nd year, recognizes and showcases logistic companies and supply chain led businesses that have set new benchmarks in the delivery of logistics solutions. The winners of the Awards are selected by a panel of industry leaders, including past winners and the eminent members of the advisory council of ELSC.Speaking on the occasion, Ashwin C Muthiah Chairman, Sical Logistics said, ?We are pleased to receive the award for the Best Container Logistics Provider in the country. The recognition underscores our ability to deliver the highest standards of service with a customer-focused approach, through our wide network across the country.?Container logistics continues to be a key growth driver for the company and we have planned investments of INR 120 cr over the next two years, across key locations like JNPT, Tuticorin, Pipavav, NCR region and Bangalore, amongst others. We expect our new CFSs and ICDs to be operational by FY 2012, enabling us to consolidate our position as a leading container logistics player in India.? .NS