Maritime transport is the life blood of global economy, and accounts for 80 percent of the global trade. The undisputed dominance of maritime industry over the global economy necessitates the vessel to be always in optimum running condition. In order to perform at the most efficient levels, Vessels depend on an effective coordinated supply of provisions, spare parts, and other products necessary for the vessel’s survival. This in turn makes the role of a ship chandler crucial for any maritime authority.
However, amidst the strained supply chain disruption, timely sourcing, and supply of rendering services have been a point of concern for the ship chandlers. Not to mention, delay in procurement of the requisites is not only affecting the trip timing, but also incurring heavy penalties on the vessel authority. Under the present circumstance, roping-in a trusted and efficient ship chandler is more critical than ever.
“The maritime clients are very particular with their requirements. Starting with hospitality items to engineering products, they want their exact needs to be fulfilled within the stipulated time frame. However, sourcing a certain requested item or its alternative at a particular requested port in a timely manner becomes a major challenge for ship chandlers”, says Irfan Shaik, Managing Director of King International Ship Supply, a firm striving to fill this void with total accuracy.
To meet each and every demand of its clients, King International Ship Supply has developed a deep and robust network with all the local suppliers, store owners, and refurbished spare stockyard owners at each and every Indian port on a mutual understanding basis. Moreover, it has also developed a robust logistics pipeline and excellent manpower for the timely delivery of all the items. “Our wide supply chain network across all the ports of India helps us deliver assured service to our clients. No matter where the ship docks, our team guarantees the on-time supply of all the products, within the preferred timeline of our customers”, adds Irfan.
Robust Quality Parameters
King International Ship Supply gives undivided attention to the quality of each and every product that they offer to their clients. It is customary for the firm to pass each item through an in-house check before delivering the products to the customers. Currently, the firm provides a wide range of products to the clients, that includes Provisions & Bonded products, Cabin Stores & Gallery Items, Deck & Engine products, Safety Equipments, Fire Fighting & Personal Protective Equipments, Medical products, Construction Materials, Chemicals, Oils & Paints, Electrical parts, Electronics, Charts & Navigational Supplies, Spare Parts and Gas Refill. The firm is also upgrading itself as a major Bunker(Diesel) supplier to vessels calling ports in Andhra Pradesh,entire India with its headquarters in Vizag.
The Sister Company
King International Ship Supply has even established its own FMCG brands, named Zeenath, Khalifah, Zulfiqhaar, Khalid, Salahuddin, Al-Battar Brands under sister concern M/s. Khalifa Group Industries and Farms, to supply the vessels with its own High Standard Quality Assured products. Irfan mentions, “We have got USA FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Registration for all food item exports. Now we are planning to apply for Mpeda, Spices Board, Coffee Board, And Halaal, to capture international markets via container exports". Along with exporting the items to other parts of the world. Today, the team deals with different products like Basmati, ALL Fresh, Dry, Frozen Groceries/Provisions, Fish, Prawn, Halaal Meat, Dry Fruits, Spices, Tea, Coffee and other daily domestic items with Agricultural products export development authority (APEDA), Govt. of India.
Irfan mentions, “We have applied for APEDA(RCMS) ,MPEDA and in the coming days we will also be applying for HACCP, halal, USDA to capture international markets via container exports. Our other upcoming Venture Inshaa Allah Group-Capital ‘I’ Holdings as well is attracting investors for Supermarkets and Pausche Multi
cuisine Restaurant Chains, Our Other upcoming Major Zakaat based charitable trust, Project Islamia is aimed at providing major social services for Muslim community across All Indian cities. We need blessings and Voluntary support from all”.
Tech Driving The Way
With time, King International Ship Supply has implemented advanced IT Software and Business Analytics tools in all of its operations to ensure quick turnaround time with highest productivity. “We make proper use of IT software, which helps us to prepare an instant price list according to clients requested list of grocery, store, spare item and quantity, even automatically update daily prices”, mentions Irfan. The firm also implements Business Intelligence tools to generate reports that sort the items in terms of demand and quantities. This in turn ensures that all products are readily stocked to meet the varying demands.
Family Run Entity
Founded by Irfan Shaik himself and supported by his brothers, King International Ship Supply is a family run entity. The knowledge, understanding, unity of the brothers has been the secret for all the success that it has witnessed till date. Irfan, a Masters degree holder in Biotechnology from Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalay, Indore (Through JNU combined entrance test), Former Phd Student-Biotechnology, Utah State University, Utah, US on F1 Visa with Full scholarship, T.A,R.A ship, Former Software Developer (Business Intelligence, SAP), US Employee on H1B Visa at AET Solutions, Michigan, is the leader guiding the firm through ups and downs. He also has Research experience working at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, National Institute of Immunology (JNU campus), Delhi, JNCASR, Bangalore, CDFD, Hyderabad, H.A., Pimpri, Pune prior US journey. He has devoted himself in developing and maintaining firm relationships with all cross Indian ports, local suppliers, store-stockyard owners, ship breakers, logistic personnel and licensed workshops, ship owners, managements, masters and more.
Whereas, the three younger brothers of Irfan, Imran Shaik, B.tech (IT), Irshad shaik, B.Tech (IT), and Iliyas shaik, MBA (Finance), manages the procurements, sale-supply, warehouse maintenance, logistics , port-custom administration communication and documentation finance maintenance. The elder brother of Irfan Shaik, Ismail Shaik (ML), and his sisterin-law Parveen Sultana, B.com, B.ED have provided their valuable inputs in key areas of – price lists, documentation, and administration related jobs.
“My whole family works together as a household company. Furthermore, we have got immensely educated, trustworthy, and Multi tasking Managers & Engineers with whom we can expand and capture business at every Indian port/abroad in the very near future”, points Shaik. “On the flip side, My paternal uncle Abdul Salaam Sahab, purchase manager at Vizag port and Chief Manager has supported and backed us with his 30 years of industry employment experience and his trustworthy contacts. He has been the key to collaborations with ports of Mumbai, Haldia, Chennai, Cochin, Kandla, and other local ship chandlers”, he adds.
Incorporated in 2011, King International Ship Supply was initially registered at Krishnapatnam port. However, with time, the firm has expanded its service in the other ports of Vizag, Kakinada, Gangavaram, and Paradip. King International Ship Supply also serves the local major, minor and intermediary ports across all Indian ports with MoU In the year 2017, the team collaborated with one of its US counterparts to extend its reach in US Gulf Ports and Florida ports, as well with other local collaborations in Singapore, Egypt, and Dubai.
The Vision Ahead
In the coming days, Irfan wants to follow the divide and conquer approach. This is to ensure that areas that in every area that the family has vested their interest will prosper and flourish. Starting with King International Ship Supply, Irfan is optimistic about collaborating with different stakeholders to expand its reach in almost every port in America, Europe, Africa, and Australia. In India, the team is looking forward to serving as many clients and vessels as possible.
On the other hand, through Khalifa Group, Irfan and his brothers are planning to command aqua international exports via reefer containers together with other food items. Currently, the firm deals with products like – Basmati, Dry Groceries, spices-masalas, vegetables-fruits, tea, coffee, Dry Fruits, Olive oil, Halaal meat, chicken, Fish, and Prawns. In the future, Irfan wants to expand its bracket of offering while extending its reach.
We make proper use of IT software, which helps us to prepare an instant price list according to clients requested list of grocery, store, spare item and quantity, even automatically update daily prices
“With our firm contacts at Indian ports, we already have complete idea and data of our international importer and buyer clients. My move from Biotechnology, and Information Technology to carve a niche in marine shippingExim-FMCG-HORECA-AQUA industries was Accoladed as a ‘Jack Of All Traders’. So if we believe in ourselves and do hard work with dedication and consistency, we can achieve any dream or position, and last but not the least, my parents, Ibrahim Shaik and Zeenath Begum, both are the guiding principals of our life, may Allah swt bless us and grant success in all our endeavors", concludes Irfan.
Quality Assured Products With A Quick Turnaround Time
King International Ship Supply has created a comprehensive and solid network with all local suppliers, shop owners, and renovated spare stockyard owners in every Indian port. It has also created a strong logistical pipeline and outstanding workforce to ensure that all things are delivered on time. On the technology side, the firm is implementing advanced IT solutions along with business analytics to transform the operation into a data-fueled entity. This in turn ensures a quick turnaround time for the clients.
Led by five brothers, their deep-rooted knowledge, coordination, and experience is the key to success for King International Ship Supply. In the future, the firm is optimistic about expanding its reach in almost every port in America, Europe, Africa, and Australia.
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