Balajee Venkatraman

❖Identified, negotiated, and fixed vessels under voyage charters, including full charter party negotiations. Chartered Handy size, Handy Max, Supramax and Panamax vessels.
❖Negotiated and managed Contracts of Affreightment (COAs) for bulk and break-bulk cargoes (oil & gas line pipes, HRC coils), achieving competitive freight rates and reliable tonnage supply.
❖Reviewed and finalized charter party agreements (e.g., GENCON) in line with Incoterms, sales contracts, and laytime provisions.
❖ Coordinated with operators on stowage plans & loading sequences basis cargo dimensions, and tier limitations.
❖ Liaised with vessel agents to manage port operations, including transport, customs, documentation, and surveyor nomination.
❖ Conducted risk assessments on weather, geopolitical conditions, terminal compatibility, and port restrictions, monitoring vessel performance throughout load/discharge operations.
❖Performed laytime calculations, verified operator accuracy, and managed demurrage/despatch settlements and claims resolution.
❖ Ensured marine insurance coverage and compliance with chartering, customs, and international shipping regulations.

❖ Managed logistics, warehousing, and customs operations for L&T Electrical & Automation in Jebel Ali.
❖ Collaborated with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to optimize supply chain efficiency.
❖ Negotiated freight and storage contracts, resulting in cost savings of approximately 15%.
❖ Streamlined delivery processes, improving on-time delivery rates by 20%.

❖ Manage end-to-end freight forwarding services, including RFQs, contract preparation, and tender documentation for bids.
❖ Build and sustain vendor relationships with carriers, airlines, consolidators, and transporters to secure monthly competitive rates as per contractual terms.
❖ Supervise import/export operations for FCL, LCL, air freight, and exhibition cargo, ensuring compliance in documentation, customs clearance, duty refunds, BL/AWB amendments, and e-clearance procedures.
❖ Issue routing instructions and coordinate with agents on pickups, pre-alerts, debit notes, and invoice reconciliations.
❖ Maintain accurate inventory records and prepare monthly stock reports based on GRNs; ensure timely delivery of PODs to key clients.
❖ Negotiate transport contracts with subcontractors, coordinate with Airlink’s fleet, and schedule transport activities within and outside the UAE.

❖Business development (Air freight LCL/FCL imports and exports and console)
❖Freight quotation preparations
❖Customer service
❖Customs Clearance & transportation
❖ Shipping operations and Documentation.

❖ Industrial Market research and consulting