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AMJ - JAS 2015 ISSUE 31

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PSTS wins 'Stevedore of the Year' Award 2015

PSTS Logistics received the 'Stevedore of the year' award for the second consecutive term at the International

Maritime Conference and Exhibition held on 10th July for Stevedoring service at Chennai

Trade Centre. This award ceremony is the 3rd edition of Cargo Scope 2015

concurrent with 7th South East Cargo and Logistics Awards 2015.

This award was adjudged by a panel of jury members comprising industry

stalwarts, business leaders, experts from the Industry and academia.

Nomination for this prestigious award was judged on parameters like; Year on

Year Growth, Operational Performance, Customer Satisfaction, variety of

cargo handled, Enhancement of Safety and Infrastructure & Facilities.

"While it's heartening to receive this award on the 75th anniversary of the company, I dedicate this award to all

the clients, associates and friends who continue to repose their faith in PSTS. " said Mr. T. Udayasankar,

PSTS handles varied bulk and break-bulk cargo namely;

Steam Coal, Fertilizer, Granite, Rock Phosphate,

Copper Ore, Cement, Gypsum, Sugar, Steel, and Project

cargo. PSTS has decided to enter Operations A

Maintenance(OAM) space to serve Port linked Coal

based Plants. Till last year PSTS was providing this

service as an outsourced partner.

This momentous occasion is yet another f either in the

cap of PSTS as it continues to Champion Customer

Delight.

Team PSTS receiving the award

For suggestions A feedback: bharathy@psts.in

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Happenings @ PSTS

True Champions of Customer Delight indeed!

PSTS was appreciated for the all round efforts for the smooth and

safe handling of the Project cargo packages and quick turnaround of

the vessel MV. Sider Dream in the Port of Chennai. Mr.Solayappan

Saba, Manager - Shipping Service, GAC Shipping appreciated Team

PSTS for the discharge of project cargo weighing 115 MT in a short

span of time.

Kudos to the Stevedoring Team!

PSTS had the opportunity to showcase its service eff iciency in the Ennore Port in June 2015, when

all the three berths that are available had three vessels of our client APJ Shipping where agency

activities viz Crew change/Reversion/SSEC renewal/Medicine chest renewal/Supply of

spares/Obtaining clearance from Port and Customs etc., were provided. This is the first time

that all the three berths at Ennore Port meant for coal handling were occupied by APJ vessels.

Kudos to the Shipping Agency Team !

PSTS - News at a glance

Harbour mobile crane at Tuticorin.

Improving capacity thru PPP projects

To boost the capacity of VOC Port,

Tuticorin, two harbor mobile cranes of

120 tons capacity each were installed

under PPP project by IMC and PSTS

Logistics by forming a JV Company

under the name M/S. IMCOLA Crane

Hiring Co. Pvt. Ltd.

On the occasion of the 50th National

Day of the Republic of Singapore the

Consul General of The Replublic of

Singapore hosted a dinner reception in

Chennai. Mr and Mrs Ganesh Ram were

also invited.

PSTS participated in the 3rd

Edition of 'Cargo Scope

International Conference and

Exhibition 2015' that was held

on 10th and 11th of July 2015 in

Chennai Trade Centre,

Convention Centre, by having a

stall . It provided a platform to

display/ articulate the various

services of PSTS Group.

Mr. Jaya Kumar, Manager

- Ship Agency, PSTS

Logistics has been elected

as Executive Committee

Member (bulk sector) in

CHENSAA Chennai

Steamer Agents Association

- for the third consecutive

- time with highest margin of votes.

Mr. J. Ganesh Ram, JMD,

Mr.V.Ashwinsankar, JD

and Mr.KP Singh attended

the two day Octopus

Freight Network Annual

Conference in Bangkok in

October 2015.

Happenings @ PSTS

PSTS made history in handling maximum number of vessels in the month of May

2015. Team PSTS handled 25 vessels with 5,85,569.000 MT and3721.000 CBM in all with diverse cargo

like cement, steel pipes, steel coils/plates, steel bars, steam coal, PET coke, raw sugar, Iron Ore lumps

karaikaJjxxt general cargo, Rock Phosphate, granite blocks, etc., in the Ports of Chennai, Kattupalli,

Karaikal and Tuticorin.

That's what is called a Summer bonanza!!

I Mr.T.Velsankar and Mr. J.Ganesh Ram, both

JMD, Mr. Ashwinsankar, JD and Mr.KP Singh,

Sr Biz.Dev.Manager of PSTS Logistics attended the Tamil Nadu Global Investor's Meet, an event

GLOBAL INVESTORS MEET 2015 INVISrOftV’•AftADISt

to realize Tamil Nadu's vision of inclusive growth

through investment inflows, growth in

employment, balanced regional development and environmentally

sustainable long term development.

Mr. J.Ganesh Ram, JMD, Mrs.Bharathy Ganesh Ram, JO, and Mr.Ruby Winston, VP - Finance of PSTS Logistics attended a two day

Certification Programme for Directors conducted by the Corporate Laws &

Corporate Governance Committee of ICAI in Chennai. This Certification

Programme was designed for the benefits of those who wish to become a

Director or who is already a Director on the Board of a Company, to enhance

their skills and knowledge so that they discharge their responsibilities

effectively and contribute effectively to the Board.

There was a friendly 20/20 cricket match between Ministry of

Shipping, New Delhi and the users of Chennai Port Trust in August

2015. The MOS team turned out in Gentlemen's white, while the

Chennai Port users were Men in Blue. Mr.TJ Giriram, Joint

Director, PSTS Logistics was also a member of the Chennai Port

User's team. In the end , MOS won the friendly match.

Mrs. Bharathy Ganesh Ram, Joint Director, PSTS Logistics Chennai attended the IAA summit 2015 in Kochi. The International

Advertising Association [India Chapter] celebrated its Silver

Jubilee with a two day summit under the overall theme 'What's

coming Next'. More than 300 senior Advertising/Brand/Media

professionals from around the world attended this Summit

that threw interesting perspectives on what lies ahead in the

Communications Industry.

VI 3COM QQ

IAA SILVER JUBILEE SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 3-5,2015. KOCHI

♦CHANGE IS SHAPING THE FUTUREI

Happenings @ PSTS Foundation

Events © The Vikasa School, Tu+icorin

Investiture Ceremony:

During the Investiture Ceremony, Mr. Chidambaram, Vice Principal, The Vikasa

School was the Chief Guest. The newly elected Council Members were

administered their oath of office and the council members took up their

responsibilities by wearing the sashes and badges with great pride.

Patron's Day:

Mr. P.S.T.S Thiraviarathnam's death

anniversary was observed as patron's day on

11th June. Mrs. Mehana Sathish, Board

member was the Chief Guest of this function.

Mrs.Shamin Frasa gave a talk on patron being

an able administrator and far sighted

visionary.

House Picnics:

he senior and junior house picnics were organized in June 2015.The Junior houses were taken to

different farm houses and classes VI - VIII were taken to different farm houses and classes IX -

XII were taken to Baywatch, Kanyakumari. The children enjoyed a lot by going in various dry rides

and playing in water theme park.

Events © Sundaram's Smile School, Tu+icorin

Graduation Day:

"You are a very special person

And you should know,

How I loved to have you in my care

How fast the years did go!

Please come back to visit me

As through the grades you go

Try hard to learn all thatyou can

There's so much to know

One thing I tried to teach you

To last your whole life through,

Is to know that you are special

Just because, you are you!"

A whole year has gone by and it is now time to say good bye. Recalling a year full of fun filled joyful moments the

children were given insight into how special each and every child was throughout the year. We

wish them all success in the future to come.

Bubble Pop:Children love to play with bubbles. A New Academic year began with new comers

coming in with eyes filled with tears. To take the children into a magical world the teachers had

bubble play. Kids were curious to see how the bubble flew and had fun chasing and touching it.

And finally the bubble popped and vanished ,and so did the children's tears.

Soft Dolls Day:Dolls are packed with potential to teach children about

themselves and the world around them. Dolls Help in cognitive, fine motor

and self-help skills. Dolls play also helps children to settle down easy to any

new environment. Children at Sundaram's Smile Schools enjoyed a perfect

Soft dolls day and had absolute fun.

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Showcase

P.Saravanan, Asst.Manager, HR & Admin, PSTS Logistics, has completed his

one year Diploma in Labour laws with Administrative Law conducted by Tamil

nadu Institute of Labour Studies, Govt, of TamilNadu in first class with 63%.

Congratulations 'Lawyer - to be'!

Miss G.Amudhavalli D/O Mr.Gajapathy, Driver, PSTS Logistics won the

third place in “Wizards of Maths", an intercollegiate Quiz

competition, conducted by the Placement and Career

Guidance cell of Kumararani Meena Muthiah College of

Arts and Science along with Vista Mind. Out of the 275

students from17 colleges that took part in the Quiz,

Amudhavalli and Archam were awarded a cash prize of

Rs.2000 each, topper prize of Rs.1000 each and a trophy.

Congratulations Wizards of Maths!!

Mrs. J.Vasanthi, W/OMr.Jayashankar,

Director(Retd.,), PSTS Group, was the

Guest of Honour at the Second State

Level Intercollegiate Basket Ball Tournament for

both Men and women, conducted by Thoothukudi

District Basket Ball Association and Vedanta

Group.

Seen Here:

The Players being greeted by

the Suest of Honour

Dr.P.Jagadeesa Pandian, F/O Mrs.Bharathy Gamsh Ram, Joint

Director, PSTS Logistics, was felicitated by Mr.Radha Krishnan,

Health Secretary at the All India Surgeons Conference 2015 for his

distinguished service as a General Surgeon and as well as Professor

in Surgery. He is now a Consultant in Apollo Hospitals, Madurai.

Mr. J.Ganesh Ram, JMD, PSTS Logistics is a familiar face at the various Car

Rallys that are conducted in the city. This four member team plans and

strategizes its various moves and wins quite a few prizes on a regular basis.

Seen Here; Winners@ various Car Rallys

Trivia

Tips to minimise harms from Cell Phone use

As developments in cell phone technology leap forward, the studies of potential

health impacts associated with cell phone use present confusing and inconclusive

results. And yet the entrenchment of cell phone use in our daily lives makes it more

difficult to function without these wireless devices.

TECH TIPS

• Keep cell phones turned off unless absolutely necessary. When they are on, don't carry them in your

pocket or against your body.

• Keep the back of the phone, where the antenna is, facing away from your body.

• Use a headset or wireless headphone with low power. This removes the phone from right beside your

brain.

• Use your phone only when/where the signal is good. In marginal areas, it steps up its power output, so you

are exposed to more radiation.

• Pregnant women should keep cell and wireless phones away from their abdomen, and everyone should

keep cell and wireless phones away from babies, children and youth.

• Text rather than talk. It uses less power and exposes you less. If you need to talk, use your phone on

speaker, and keep it further from your head. If you place it on your lap, use a barrier (like a book) between

your phone and your body.

• Whenever possible, use a land-line for phone communications. Land lines work without emitting

radiation, and will continue to work when the power goes out.

• Children and youth under 20 shouldn't use cell or wireless phones except in emergencies.

• Until the safety of cell phone use is established conclusively, it seems the best approach for users is

to err on the side of caution.

The tips outlined above are practical and easy to implement, while enabling users to continue to enjoy

the benefits of wireless communication.

Editorial Team: Bharathy Ganesh Ram, Swarna Kama Ram

PSTS Registered office Chennai - II Floor, Wavoo Mansion, 48,Rajaji Salai, Chennai 600001,India Ph:+91 44 439 22727 Fax:+91 44 252 20224 PSTS Bangalore: No;1403, 6th Main, E Block, AECS Layout, Kundanahalli, Bangalore - 560 037, Phone: +91 80 32472727 PSTS Kochi; II Floor, Plot No:27B, CAT II, Indira Gandhi Road, Willingdon Island Desom, Thoppumpady Village,

Kochi Taluk, Ph: +91 484 266 9130

PSTS Visakhapatnam: II Floor, Mohisin Estate, Block 304 No; 26-3-6, 75 Feet Road, Visakhapatnam 530 001, India

Ph: +91 891 256 33885

Website

www.psts.in

Email

; info@psts.in

■ PSTS Logistics Pvt. Ltd Chennai

PSTS - CFS

PSTS Foundation:

■PSTS Heavy Lift & Shift Ltd

(A strategic alliance between PHLS &

■ The Vikasa School, Tuticorin Central Warehousing Corporation)

■ Sundaram's Smile Play School, Tuticorin ■ PSTS Industrial Training School, Chennai