09:15am - 09:45am (15 mins)
Welcome Address & Theme Address
09:45am - 11:00am (75 mins)
Opportunities and Challenges on the East Coast
Sameer Bhatnagar
Global Head of Ports, KPMG India
Tarkesh Tiwari
Vice President , Essar Ports Limited
Mr Tarkesh Tiwari
Vice President, Essar Ports Limited
Tarkesh Tiwari is a seasoned Vice President at Essar Ports Limited, based in Mumbai, with over 18 years of rich experience spanning ports, steel, power, and IT sectors. Specializing in Business Development and Strategy, Tarkesh has demonstrated expertise in project conceptualization, development, and techno-economic viability assessments.
His strengths include bidding for new projects, evaluating investment opportunities in greenfield projects, brownfield expansions, and mergers and acquisitions. Tarkesh’s career highlights include senior management leadership for more than 8 years, with a robust background in investment analysis, debt and equity financing. Prior to Essar Ports, he gained valuable operational experience as a Shift Incharge at Steel Authority of India Limited and started his professional journey as a Software Developer at Geometric Software Solutions.
Sagar Kadu
Director (Logistics Division) DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry,GoI
Mr C M Muraleedharan Nair
India Area Director, Unifeeder Group
C M Muraleedharan Nair
India Area Director, Unifeeder Group
C.M. Muraleedharan Nair is a seasoned leader in the logistics and maritime sector, currently serving as the India Area Director at Unifeeder Group (DP WORLD) since July 2021. Based in Mumbai, he spearheads operations across India, leveraging extensive industry expertise to drive growth and operational excellence. Prior to this, he held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Avana Logistek Ltd, part of the Transworld Group, for nearly three decades from December 1991 to July 2021. His long tenure reflects a deep commitment and vast experience in managing complex logistics networks and fostering industry partnerships.
Muraleedharan Nair is recognized for his strategic vision and leadership acumen in the maritime and logistics domains, contributing significantly to the development and execution of high-impact business strategies. His proven track record underscores his capability in navigating the evolving challenges of the shipping and logistics industry in India.
Mr Shouvik Mandal
Chief Executive Officer, Apeejay Infralogistics Pvt Ltd
Mr Shouvik Mandal
Chief Executive Officer, Apeejay Infralogistics Pvt Ltd
With over 20 years of experience in finance and commercial asset management, Shouvik Mandal spearheads the growth and expansion of Commercial Property, Business Centres and Warehousing and Industrial Parks of Apeejay Real Estate. A Chartered and Cost Accountant, he joined the Group’s Corporate Finance team, working as an apprentice with its founder, Jit Paul.
His expertise includes Treasury, Taxation, Internal and External Audit and M&A functions. With a keen understanding of the intricacies of real estate and finance, he has been involved in the Group’s corporate restructuring. Shouvik is the Director of Finance for the Group’s shared services company. He has developed a focused and tech-savvy team, keeping them in touch with customer needs within the Group’s commercial properties, industrial parks and business centres.
11.00am - 11.15am
Refreshment Break
11.20am – 12.30pm (70 min)
Andhra Pradesh Special Session - Global Logistics Hub Destination Andhra Pradesh
Ramprasad Ravi
Editor & Publisher, Maritime Gateway
Ramprasad Ravi
Editor-in-Chief and Publisher
Maritime Gateway & Future Fuels
Ramprasad has been in media industry for more than four decades now. He has been associated with some of the leading print, electronic and Internet media building news networks and launching publications.
He launched the first-ever shipping and logistics magazine Maritime Gateway fourteen years ago. With sectorial news, policy issues, market trends, analytical reports Maritime Gateway became not only the largest circulated magazine in India, but also in South Asia, Middle East, Europe and South East Asia. The YouTube channel of Maritime Gateway presents interviews with industry experts under ‘Digital Dialogues’ and daily newsletter ‘Maritime Insights’ our online newsletter reaches 12000 readers everyday with the latest updates.
Speaking At:
25 June 2025
6:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Visakhapatnam in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Mr Praveen Adithya C.V, IAS
Chief Executive Officer AP Maritime Board
Akash Singla, IRS
Joint Commissioner, Customs House of Visakhapatnam
Dr G Sambasiva Rao
Managing Director, Sravan Shipping Services Pvt Ltd
Capt Alpesh Abhay Sharma
COO | Container Business J M Baxi Ports & Logistics
G Gayatri, IRTS
Area Head - Southern Region Container Corporation of India
Durgesh Kumar Dubey, IRTS
Area Head - Southern Region Container Corporation of IndiaVice Chairman, Visakhapatnam Port Authority
Amit Mallik
CEO Adani Gangavaram Port Ltd
Mr Ravikanth Yamarthy
Chief Executive Officer, Logistics Sector Skill Council of India
11.15am – 12.30pm (75 min
Cargo Movement across Borders: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Mr Naresh Kumar Aggarwal
Sr Vice President, Nepal Freight Forwarders Association
Mr Naresh Kumar Aggarwal
Sr Vice President, Nepal Freight Forwarders Association
Mr. Naresh Kumar Agrawal is a distinguished logistics expert in Nepal with over 35 years of experience in the trade, specializing in ocean freight. He serves as the Senior Vice President of the Nepal Freight Forwarders Association and the Managing Director of Noble Logistics Nepal (P) Ltd.
Mr. Agrawal began his career with American President Lines (APL) as Finance Manager in Nepal, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the company’s local operations. A UNESCAP-certified trainer in Multimodal Transport Operations, he has undergone extensive training and developed deep expertise in the logistics and maritime sectors. He is widely respected in Nepal’s trade community for his vast industry knowledge and leadership.
He currently serves as a Think Tank Member of the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) and is also a member of the Tax & Revenue Committee of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI). Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Agrawal is actively involved in social work and holds senior positions in various social organizations.
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to Nepal’s logistics sector, he was conferred with the Jana Sewa Shree Award, one of the nation’s highest civilian honors by the Hon’ble President of Nepal in 2023.
Capt Sudeep Banerjee
Senior Vice President & Terminal Head Visakha Container Terminal
Mohan Kumar
Chief Executive Officer Sical Multimodal And Rail Transport Ltd
Anita Barik, IRTS
Cluster Head Container Corporation of India
Ashish Gajurel
Executive Director Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board
Mr Rajan Sharma
General Secretary, Nepal India Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Mr Rajan Sharma
General Secretary, Nepal India Chambers of Commerce and Industry
Accomplished trade and logistics strategist with a proven record of shaping cross-border trade, transportation, and value chain reforms across Nepal and South Asia. As Consultant to The World Bank (ACCESS Project) and CEO of Quality Freight Service Pvt. Ltd., he has led transformative initiatives aligning government, private sector, and development partners to advance trade facilitation, logistics innovation, and policy reform.
Former President of the Nepal Freight Forwarders Association, and senior leader in multiple national boards and committees, he brings exceptional multi-stakeholder negotiation and institutional strengthening capabilities. A trusted advisor to FNCCI, NEFFA, and bilateral chambers, he has influenced policy at the highest levels while promoting sustainable, climate-resilient transport systems.
Certified in trade, logistics, and quality management, with a Master’s in Social Sciences, he is recognized for driving actionable change in complex environments, consistently delivering inclusive, systemic, and measurable results.
Mr N Krishna Kumar
Senior Vice President - South Region
MSC Agency (India) Pvt Ltd
Mr N Krishna Kumar
Senior Vice President - South Region MSC Agency (India) Pvt Ltd
Krishna Kumar Nagarajan is a seasoned logistics and supply chain leader with over 30 years of progressive experience in the global shipping and logistics industry. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) India, he leads MSC’s operations across South India, driving strategic growth and operational excellence for over 16 years. Krishna’s extensive global experience includes leadership roles at Maersk Logistics in Egypt, India, and Hong Kong, where he successfully managed logistics functions, developed new business corridors, and enhanced regional operations.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Loyola College and has completed advanced management and supply chain programs at prestigious institutions such as Great Lakes Institute of Management, Indian School of Business, and Cranfield University. Krishna Kumar’s expertise spans international logistics, supply chain management, business development, and transformational leadership, underpinned by a strong commitment to delivering superior client service and operational efficiency.
Mr Ted Muttiah
Chief Commercial Officer of South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT)
Mr Ted Muttiah
Chief Commercial Officer of South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT)
Ted Muttiah is the Chief Commercial Officer of South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) in the Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka. He is a 40 plus year veteran of the international maritime industry with broad senior level experience spanning Oceania, South-East Asia, South Asia, Middle East and Africa.
In 2024, he was adjudged to be in the Top 10 Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity champions in Sri Lanka by Women in Management (WIM). Ted holds a MBA (major in Strategic Management) from the Swinburne Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, Melbourne, Australia.
He is supported by his wife Sonalie (a retired corporate banker) and daughter Anique (a neuropsychologist) both domiciled in Australia
11.00am - 11.15am
Networking Lunch
1:00pm – 02.30pm (90 min)
Cargo Movement across Borders: India, Nepal, Sri Lanka
Capt Vivek Anand
President , Seabird Marine Services Pvt Ltd
Samir J Shah
Director, Jeena & Company
Amlan Bora
Chief Representative South Asia, Port of Rotterdam
Vijoy Kumar Singh
Director - International Marketing & Operations, Container Corporation of India
Ketan Kulkarni
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Allcargo Gati Ltd
Sunil Vaswani
Executive Director, Container Shipping Lines Assn
Lalit Bohra, IRTS
Divisional Railway Manager, Waltair Division, Indian Railways
