R. Karthikeyan has over 15 years of experience in logistics, import/export, and shipping. He currently works as a Manager of Shipping and Logistics at OM Freight Forwarders, where he is responsible for customs clearance, freight forwarding, and transportation coordination. Previously he has held logistics roles at various companies managing tasks like import/export documentation, customs compliance, cargo handling, and vendor management.

1. CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: R.Karthikeyan Qualification: M.COM
Email: kar_thi1@rediffmail.com Experience : Above 15 years
Phone: +91 9952041293
Skype : karthikeyan.karthikeyan46
Vision :
To increase the market value and maximizing profit by improving the operational efficiencies and
maximum utilization for the available resources.
Objective :
To secure a challenging career and excel as a Logistics, Import & Export and Shipping professional
in a highly demanding and Stimulating environment to display my Logistics skills and enrich
my knowledge And keep updated with the ever expanding Industry.
Nationality : Indian.
Date of Birth : 17/10/1973
Gender : Male
Martial Status : Married
Dependent : 4
Permanent Address : Plot No.71, MCG Avenue, Jagadambal Salai.
: Madavaram, Chennai – 600051
Languages Known : Tamil, English, (To Speak)
Tamil & English .
Father Name : N. Radhakrishan
Computer skills : M.S.Office & SAP
Passport No : K1049916 Expiry Date: 12.02.2023
Present Experience :
Organization 6 : OM Freight Forwarders Pvt Ltd,
No.48/39, Rajaji Salai, Wavoo Mansion,
5th floor, Chennai – 600 001.
Om Freight Forwarder Pvt. Ltd. is your India agent offering complete Import and Export ,
Customs Clearance,ODC movement, Transportation, Warehousing, & Vessel Handling Agent
services at all major air and sea port in India.
PersonalInformation’s
Professional Experience Summary

2. With over four decades of operation & Handling expertise, we combine extensive customs clearing
and forwarding experience with the latest in information technology. We adhere to strict customs
compliance and quality policy for all our operations; thereby eliminating delays and providing reliable
Service to our customers worldwide.
We are hands-on with the latest in customs compliances, regulations and procedures and offer
clearance of import and export consignments by sea, air and road.
Om Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd. is a Third generation international logistics and freight forwarding
company with over four decades of domain expertise. Headquartered at Mumbai, India and with
offices & associates across 5 continents, we cater to over 700 unique national and international
locations.
Our branch are located at major cities, commercial hubs, airports and seaports across India. In order to
meet the growing demand for a reliable global logistics partner, we have setup our overseas offices at
China, Hong Kong, UK (Europe) and Singapore.
Designation : Manager - Shipping & Logistics
Duration : From 06/07/2014 to Till Date
Responsibilities :
Customs Clearance:
 Classify goods according to tariff coding system.
 Prepare and process import and export documentation according to customs regulations,
laws, or procedures. Pay, or arrange for payment of, taxes and duties on shipments.
 Sign documents on behalf of clients, using powers of attorney.
 Clear goods through customs and to their destinations for clients.
 Calculate duty and tariff payments owed on shipments.
 Stay abreast of changes in import or export laws or regulations by reading current literature,
attending meetings or conferences, or conferring with colleagues.
 Request or compile necessary import documentation, such as customs invoices,
certificates of origin, and cargo-control documents.
 Advise customers on import and export restrictions, tariff systems, insurance
requirements, quotas, or other customs-related matters. Monitor or trace the location of goods.
 Confer with officials in various agencies to facilitate clearance of goods through customs and
quarantine. Post bonds for the products being imported or assist clients in obtaining
bonds. & advise the terms of Shipment - INCOTERMS
 Quote duty and tax rates on goods to be imported based on federal tariffs and excise taxes.
 Obtain line releases for frequent shippers of low-risk commodities, high-volume entries, or
multiple-container loads. Inform importers and exporters of steps to reduce duties and
taxes.
 Arrange for transportation, warehousing, or product distribution of imported or exported
products.
 Contract with freight forwarders for destination services.
 Maintain relationships with customs brokers in other ports to expedite clearing of cargo.
 Apply for tariff concessions or for duty drawbacks and other refunds.(Section 74 / Re-
Exports, SAD refund)
 Provide advice on transportation options, types of carriers, or shipping routes.
 Prepare papers for shippers to appeal duty charges., Suggest best methods of packaging or
labeling products,
 Insure cargo against loss, damage, or pilferage
Freight Forwarding:
 Review the environmental records of freight carriers to inform shipping decisions.
 Calculate weight, volume, or cost of goods to be moved. Negotiation the freight with Liner

3.  Recommend shipping solutions to minimize cost or environmental impacts.
 Select shipment routes, based on nature of goods shipped, transit times, or security needs.
 Determine efficient and cost-effective methods of moving goods from one location to another.
 Reserve necessary space on ships, aircraft, trains, or trucks.
Transportation:
 Coordinate with Transporter typically work in the material movement and warehousing
industry.
 They arrange the delivery products to customers or companies such as production facilities
and along with Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC)
 Coordinators may work in a logistics company arranging the transport of goods for multiple
clients or in a materials department of a company arranging deliveries.
 Arrange for the storage of deliverable goods and work in fast spaced environment. Which
includes daily scheduling and handling multiple routes, driver deliveries.
 Coordinate with work in a variety of industries, including warehousing and storage, and
Manufacturing.
 Prepare the transportation budget to ensure funds are properly utilized and implement
organizational objectives as dictated by management.
 Daily tasks include supervising employee performance, allocating driver assignments,
 Ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining all vehicles in top working order.
For ODC movement arrange the route survey, route Map, Insurance, and Type of Vehicles.
(Includes Stowage Plane and Lashing Plane)
 Will manage databases that detail transport activities, financial accountings, employee
schedules and personnel records. Management also relies on you for hiring and firing
 recommendations, training staff in department policies and procedures, and sharing
information about new laws or technological advances.
Organization 5 : Hindusthan NationalGlass & Industries Ltd.,
No.62, KGN Tower ,8th floor,
Ethiraj Salai , Chennai – 600 008.
Company Profile: Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd., largest Container Glass & Flat Glass
mfgr in India., & India’s first fully automated glass manufacturing plant at Rishra (near Kolkata).
Spread across 210 acres, the complex is set to house the largest batch house in the world, the single
largest furnace in India having a capacity of 650 MT per day and the world’s largest container glass
end port fired furnace of 175 sq.mt. The facility, on completion, will house three Container Glass and
two Float Glass plants, and is expected to be largest glass complex in South East Asia having a
capacity of 3500 MT per day. It will employ the latest NNPB technology for the production of light
weight glass containers. They have total Nine plants in India.
Designation : Manager Logistics
Duration : From 19/12/2011 to 28/06/2014
Responsibilities :
 Coordinating with Customs Agent (CHA) & insure the time Clearance.
 Reduce Transportation Lead-time and premium freight
 Responsible for managing the loading of vehicles, completed stock and load bay areas.
 Identifying & delivering operational cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.

4.  Communicate with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in
all relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful
relations,
 support and activities.& advise the Forecast fund requirements to the Finance Dept.
 Plan and implement import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and
requirements of the organization.
 Lletters of credit (L/C); ECGD documents; credit control mechanisms; licenses;
declarations; Verify the Terms of Shipment with P/o (INCOTERMS)
packing, routing, transport and safety documentation.
 Maintaining the Shipping Control Ledger & issue the shipping clearance Note (SCN)
inward material control.
 Weekly send the MIS report our HO Obtaining the Stock status from Warehouse weekly and
control the Material inward and outward entry. (Inbound / outbound)
 Liaising with Govt .Departments ( Customs & DGFT).
 Cargo Bonding & Ex-Bonding formalities as per customs Act (Into- Bond).
 Co-ordinate with sale team and insure the Export of Finished products coordinate with Buyers.
 Planning and scheduling the delivery of goods and cargoes.
 Follow up the Vendor Payments & FOREX payments & Coordinate with Bankers.
 Making sure that project deadlines are met.
 Completing and filing compliance documentation for import, export and supply chain security.
Ensuring that all set targets are achieved.
 Negotiating the services of 3rd party carriers, couriers and haulage companies. (Freight
forwarders, Shipping Lines) & Negotiating pricing with local carriers
 Managing supplier delivery performance and maintain supplier contracts.
 Communicating needs & objectives to managers & key personnel in procurement, logistics &
distribution. &.Cost management and reporting. Implementing new processes and procedures
 Development of the logistics supply base. & Supporting other departments within the
company.
 Managing all supply chain activities & Co-ordinate with Overseas supplier to collect the
Shipments.
Organization 4 : Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Ltd.
Pochimedu Village, Alapakkam,
Cuddalore - 608801.
Company Profile : Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of Nagarjuna
Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited, is focused on pursuing the opportunities in Oil and Gas domain.
The company is currently involved in developing a petroleum refinery project at Cuddalore,
Tamilnadu. Nagarjuna group has partnered with State Government of Tamil Nadu and Tata Petrodyne
Ltd. Along with few reputed corporate groups to implement the refinery project. The project project
participant bring with strong expertise and experience towards development of the refinery project.
Designation : Asst.Manager (Customs & Logistics)
Duration : From 01/10/2010 to 18.12.2011
Responsibilities :
 Ensure Material discipline, inventory control & accuracy & meet the Customs Related compliance.
 Reduce the cost of Transportation Lead-time and premium freight
 Reverse logistics for reusable material.

5.  Communicate with export and import and related authorities, and customers and suppliers, in all
 relevant territories and countries, as necessary to ensure efficient, positive and lawful relations,
support and activities.
 Plan and implement import/export strategy and activities consistent with overall aims and
requirements of the organization.
 Prepare and submit relevant administration in a timely and accurate manner, for example:
shipping schedules; letters of credit; ECGD documents; credit control mechanisms; licenses;
declarations; packing, routing, transport and safety documentation.
 Maintaining the Shipping Control Ledger & issue the shipping clearance Note (SCN) inward
material control.
 Liaising with Govt .Departments ( Customs).
 Cargo Bonding & Ex-Bonding formalities as per customs Act (Into- Bond).
 Prepare the Work Order & Purchase Order & and float the tender to vendor to procure the
Material
 Preparing documents related to purchase & Logistics, Maintain the P/O to received the
Goods
Key Achievements:
1) Handling the Shipment REACTOR & REGENERATOR (ODC) from Hyundai Heavy
Industries Ltd (Korea to India) and moved from Karikal Port to NOCL site.
2) Heat Exchanger (ODC) by road moved from Coimbatore to NOCL SITE)
Organization 3 : Arya Offshore Services Pvt Ltd.
IInd Floor ,Clive Battery Complex, 4 & 4a, Rajaji salai,
Chennai - 600 001.
Company Profile : A group of M/s. J.M.Baxi & co., is a leading Shipping &
Logistiacs Company specialized in Shipping & Offshore ,docks etc. Globally they are well known for
providing service to Shipping & Offshore & Port Operations, undertaking turn key projects and
handling a number of projects in India as well as in Abroad.
Designation : Executive (Documentation & Operations)
Duration : From 19/03/2008 to 28.10.2010
Responsibilities :
 Supply Chain Management Professional Experience in Import / Export, Procurement,
Logistics, Documentation
 Doing out sourcing activities for Import & Export documentation.
 Handling OIL & GAS shipment (Casings, Offshore supplies, Rig materials)
 Checking the Shipping Line for cargo arrival details and file the Bill of Entry to Customs.
 Assess the Bill of Entry , customs Examination the goods , take the delivery to consignee Place.
 Verify the Shipping documents, Invoice, Packing list, Bill of lading along with P/O.
 Place order for variety of materials and equipments , Handling the Dredgers and Dredger spares
 Ensure timely delivery of materials and services
 Managing sources effectively as per the schedule plan.
 Procurement of Materials for on shore & off shore supply.Expediting & Inspection

6.  Vendor Development & Preparing documents related to purchase.
 Allotting payment to suppliers as per the financial status with Finance Team
 Co-ordination with vendors & clients.
Key Achievements :
 Successfully completed Logistics solution with handling the project activities to Our client
Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation ltd, projects Kakinada (Offshore Black)
 Coordinated for material importing & Re-Export the goods with Survey Vessel (Vessel Re-
exported & Imported) for our client Sea Bird Exploration LLC.,U.S.A, Tide Water Marine
LLC, Dubai, Technip U.K. LLC. U.K. Western Geco International Ltd. Norway, Allseas
Marine LLC., USA., Dolphin Drilling Ltd. U.K., Bourbon Offshore Ltd. Dubai, & etc. for the
International Offshore Project (AN-DWN-2002/1) Blocks. in Kakinada.
 Get the Duty Drawback from customs Under section 74. Sum of Rs.99,86,786. Boskalis
International Dredging Ltd. Norway.
Previous Experience:
Organization 2 : Dragon Express Freight Pvt Ltd.
520, Poonamalli High Road, Kilpauk,
Chennai - 600 010
Company Profile : Authorized freight forwarding & customs House Agent (CHA).
They have Tie-up with all Shipping line also give the very good competitive freight to client. Also
doing with C& F activities in Chennai
Designation : Senior Executive.
Duration : From 18/04/2004 to 18/03/2008.
Responsibilities :
 Supervising the effective and seamless conduct of Import – Export Cargo Operations.
 Duty drawback for Under Section 74 (Re-Export) .
 Negotiating on freight rates for Shipping Lines & Coordinate with overseas Agent.
 Container Movement (PNR)
 Re-fund claim from customs. (Under Section 28) & Projects registration with Customs
Dept.
 Vendor Development
 Packer for packing the material and transporter for Imports/Exports Shipments
 Coordinating with customer & Vendors.
 Also involved in admin Dept.
 Handling the Projects Imports for 721 containers M/s.ENCOME ENGG.
Key Achievements :
 Prepared & executed all Customs Activities
 Reduced Operation Cost
 SZE Cargo unit handling for Import & Exports
 Handling the Projects Imports.

7. Organization 1 : Prompt Shipping Services Pvt Ltd.
No.68, Thambu Chetty Street,
Chennai – 600 001.
Company Profile : Prompt Shipping Services Pvt Ltd is a only for Clearing &
forwarding Agency Company specialized Customs House Agent. Also they have client over all India.
Chennai.
Designation : Clearing Clerk.
Duration : From 26/03/1999 to 20 /4/2004
Responsibilities :
Attend the Examination for Import & Exports
Preparation of Bill of Entry .
 Preparation of Export Invoice.
 Raise the Bill to client.
 Collect the Delivery order. Filing the EGM & IGM. ( ILH formalities.)
 Split the Line number under sub – consol manifest , De-Stuffing the cargo to Sub-Line vise . .
 Inspection of completed jobs as per order.
Key Achievements :
1. Assessment , Examination & Delviery for Import Cargo.
2. Sent the pre-alert to overseas consignee
3. Export formalities.
Discipline : M.COM
College : Annmalai university
University : Annmalai university
System Knowledge : MS Office packages
Technical Qualification : Type writing Higher Grade
Operating Systems : DOS, WINDOWS ‘95, ’98 & XP ( M S Office Automation)
Courses :
 Handling the Import & Export Documentation, licensing with related Government official Exp:
Customs,C-Ex, JDGFT
 Co-ordinate with Customs House Brokers and Insure the Time clearance as well as Cost
control
 Preparing the Invoice & Packing List & Bill of Lading and corresponding with overseas
Agent.. overseas Supplier and buyers. Verify the Incoterms.
Education/TechnicalQualification
Value Added Certified Qualification

8.  Handling the Offshore Vessel, Rigs (DD1, DD2, DD3,) and Survey Vessel in Indian Shores.
And get the clearance from the Port and Customs authorities with proper Documentation.
 Guiding activities for Exports / Imports involving Import Licenses .
 ODC Movements. Handling of Drybulk Vessels, Port Clearance, ILH & IGM & EGM.
 Get the Duty Drawback from customs (U/S.74.) & Re-fund filing with Customs.
 Negotiating on freight rates for Shipping Lines, Packer for packing the material and
transporter for Imports/Exports Shipments
 Customs – Airport & Seaport operations, Inventory control, damage control, inventory
report to head Quarter.
 Weekly projection report to Head Quarter, monthly and yearly projection report to HO
 Vessel handling (Import & Export) & Reversion & Conversion , Boarding & Emigration
clearance.
I hereby declare that, the above details are true to my knowledge.
Date: Signature
Place: Chennai R.Karthikeyan
References:
 Mr.Girivasan
 Head Logistics.
 Camp: Nagarjuna Oil Corporation Ltd.
 Mbl: +91 9626252987
 Cmdr.M.George . CEO. ,
 ARYA OFFSHORE SERVICES PVT LTD, Chennai.
 Mbl.: +919566001635 E-Mail ID: matgeo@gmail.com
 Lt. Cdr. Soney, (GM-LOCATION)
 ARYA OFFSHORE SERVICES PVT LTD, Chennai
 Mbl.No;. +919940634105 E-Mail ID: soney@soneymaritime.com