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Ministry of Education has nominated Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty to be the Chairman of NITIE, Mumbai with effect from November 7, 2020.
Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty is the founder and chairman of India's biggest logistics services provider, Allcargo Logistics.
Allcargo Logistics operates over 160 countries through more than 300 offices with more than 10,000 employees. It generates an annual income of approximately USD 1.2 Billion.
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The concept of Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) business in India was first introduced by Allcargo Logistics.
The greatest acquisition of Allcargo in the Indian Logistics space is Gati LTD, India's largest publicly traded company and a pioneer in express distribution.
Allcargo Logistics has had several global acquisitions like Belgium-based ECU-Line (now ECU Worldwide) under the leadership of Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty.
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Other global acquisitions of the group include She Maritime, UK; China Consolidators, Hong Kong; FCL Marine Agencies, Netherlands; Econocaribe Consolidators, USA.
In India, other acquisitions of the group include Hindustan Cargo and MHTC Logistics.
Allcargo Logistics through a joint venture with Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) operates a facility at Asia’s largest ICD at Dadri.
Belgium's highest civilian honor 'Distinction of Commander of the Order of Leopold II’ was conferred to Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty by H.M. King Philippe in 2015.
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Awards Received by Mr. Shetty
Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty has received the awards mentioned below for his professional achievements.
Award Name | Awarded ceremony |
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Lifetime Contribution to Freight Award | Global Freight Awards |
Entrepreneur of the Year | Services Category by Ernst & Young |
Global Visionary | Economic Times Family Business Awards |
Global Indian Maritime Personality | Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture |
CEO of the year with Best HR Orientation | Asia’s Best Employer Brand Awards |
Honorary Doctorate | University of Mangalore |
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The integral part of the Allcargo group is sustainability. Allcargo Green and Maitree were initiated because of the passionate concern for the environmental sustainability of Mr. Shetty.
National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) offers in-depth and diverse programs in categories such as technology, manufacturing, strategy, and sustainability.
NITIE serves as the Mecca of supply chain and operations being located at Mumbai which is the business center of Southeast Asia
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