President Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa speaking on Mr. M.P. TAPARIA’S Life time Achievement Award at the AILBIEA Anniversary. From left Mr. G. Chandrasekhar [Standing], Mr. Rajiv Tandon [Chief Commissioner of Customs-Mumbai], Mr. N.B. Godrej [Managing Director-Godrej Industries Ltd.], Mr. M.P. Taparia [Chairman-Supreme Petrochem Ltd.], Mrs. M.P. Taparia, Mr. Rupesh Agarwal [Director-Procurement-South East Asia-Hindustan Unilever Ltd.], Dr. John Joseph –[Chief Commissioner of Customs-Jawahar Customs, Nhava Sheva], Mr. Bani Bhattacharya-[Principal Commissioner of Customs-Mumbai], Mr. Sanjay Bhatia-Chairman Mumbai Port Trust.

Mr G. Chandrasekhar-Noted Agri Commodity and Edible Oil analyst and former editor of Business Line-and also Chief Advisor to the Association, began the proceedings with his lucid remarks on the Liquid Bulk scenario. He was buoyant on the imports of Liquid Bulk cargoes, particularly of POL and edible oils. Mr. G. Chandrasekhar said that ‘Liquid bulk import and export trade was all set to expand in coming five years.

“Liquid bulk cargoes are on top of Mumbai port’s attention and all efforts will be made to expand the volume of import and export trade through the port”, asserted Mr. Sanjay Bhatia, Chairman, Mumbai Port Trust. He was speaking at the annual high level interactive meeting organized by All India Liquid Bulk Import Export Association on April 7 in Mumbai.

Dignitaries from the revenue side who shared their views with the delegates included Mr. Rajiv Tandon- Chief Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai, Dr. John Joseph-, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Jawahar Customs, Nhava Sheva; Mr. Bani Bhattacharya-Principal Commissioner of Customs, Mumbai. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Nadir Godrej, Managing Director, Godrej Industries Ltd and co-chaired by Mr. Rupesh Agarwal Director, HUL.

The Chief Commissioner Customs, Mumbai, Mr. Rajiv Tandon, highlighted the various initiatives of his department to promote, facilitate and expedite clearance. This included deferred payment of customs duty and the Authorized Economic Operator Scheme. He also referred to the proactive role of AILBIEA, particularly that of the President Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa, in working closely with the department.

The Chief Commissioner of customs at Jawahar Customs-Nhava Sheva spoke on the various initiatives undertaken by JNPT Customs. He complimented AILBIEA for the proactive role and also their support against the Steamer Agents ongoing case in the High Court.

Mr. Rupesh Agarwal- Director Procurement-South Asia-Hindustan Unilever Ltd. complimented AILBIEA and also assured the Customs Commissioners of the Trade coming much closer to the department’s call on various issues and also to closely interact with the department.

Earlier, welcoming delegates present, Mr. Jayant Lapsia, President, AILBIEA, mentioned some of the recent achievements of the association with respect to addressing the operational issues faced by importers and exporters. He urged the authorities to trust the members of the association members who are generally known to uphold ethical standards. Also, he expressed optimism that the country’s liquid bulk trade covering crude oil, vegetable oil, chemicals and others will continue to expand in the wake of strong GDP growth and demand.

The Highlight of the meeting was the conferment of LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD on Mr. M.P. Taparia, Chairman- Supreme Petrochem Ltd. And Managing Director of Supreme Industries Ltd. by AILBIEA. The honours were done by Mr. Nadir Godrej-M.D. Godrej Industries- presenting the citation, Mr. Rajiv Tandon-Chief Commissioner of Customs-Mumbai & Dr. John Joseph-Chief Commissioner of JNPT presenting the SILVER LAMP and, Mr. Sanjay Bhatia- Chairman-Mumbai Port Trust & Mr. Rupesh Agrawal of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. put the Shawl on Mr. M.P. Taparia.

AILBIEA STELLAR AWARDS were conferred on:-
1) M/s. Haresh Petrochem Ltd. for their significant contribution in Promoting Exim Trade for the year 2016-17
2) M/s. Jai Hind Oil Mills Company for being a vibrant liquid bulk installation in the hinterland.
3) Mr. Prakash Hiranandani (Vice President-Marketing] Aegis Logistics for being an outstanding executive officer in the Liquid Bulk Trade for the year 2016-17.
4) Mr. Pramod Pardale [Astt. General Manager] V.V.F. India Ltd. for being an outstanding executive officer in the Liquid Bulk Trade for the year 2016-17.
5) Mr. Dushyant Mulani-Hon. Secretary-Brihan Mumbai Custom House Agents Association- for Outstanding Personality in Exim Trade for the year 2016-17

Special Citations for immense contributions in promoting Exim Trade were given to :-
1) M/s, Godrej Industries Ltd.
2) M/s. Hindustan Unilever Ltd.
3) M/s. Aegis Logistics Ltd.
4) M/s. Adani Wilmar Ltd.
5) Krishnapattanam Port.

AILBIEA members presented their President Mr. Jayyannt Lapsiaa with a special Citation and a Silver Lamp for being the recipient of the World Custom Organization’s Certificate of Merit by the Finance Ministry thru’ the CBEC. On 27th of January at New Delhi.

Over 300 top CEOs, Customs, Central Excise and Port officials attended this prestigious event at the Regal Room, of Hotel Trident. Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021.