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Ninad Pandit

Ninad Pandit

Dubai

Summary

Results-driven professional with 10 years of experience, including 7 years in dry bulk chartering. Proven track record in leading teams to achieve profitable business goals while balancing performance and customer service targets. Strong organizational and planning skills enhance productivity and optimize operational procedures. Decisive leader committed to fostering employee collaboration and maximizing team effectiveness.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Chartering Manager (hybrid)

AVENIR MARITIME INDIA PVT LTD
DELHI
05.2025 - Current

Operated market cargoes, specializing in handy, supramax, ultra, and panamax vessels.

Accumulated over seven years of experience in commodities, including fertilizers and minerals.

Negotiated and finalized charter contracts (Gencon/NYPE) with shipowners and charterers.

Analyzed industry reports to inform operational decisions and optimize performance.

Maintained knowledge of chartering regulations and industry best practices.

Attended key business conferences to network with industry professionals and promote company activities.

Chartering Manager

Transbulk International Shipping LLC
Dubai
11.2020 - 03.2025

Managed Redsea/PG cargo operations on a voyage basis.

  • Operated market cargoes and semi-exclusive services across handy, supramax, ultra, panamax, and KMX vessels.
  • Possessed over six years of expertise in commodities including fertilizers, iron ore, coal, limestone, and clinker within Red Sea, PG.
  • Negotiated and finalized Gencon/Nype charter contracts with shipowners and charterers.
  • Applied knowledge of chartering regulations, industry trends, and best practices to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Analyzed various reports to make informed operating decisions for the company.
  • Participated in key business conferences to network with industry professionals and promote company activities.

Assistant Chartering Manager

KASC MARINE DMCC
02.2020 - 11.2020
  • Operating of 3rd party cargoes worldwide mainly on Handy and Supramax / Ultra's.
  • Fixing on behalf of our exclusive clients as per their requirements and ensure profits on every voyage.
  • Fixing of various commodities like coal, fertilizers and minerals both in the india ocean and Pacific. Experienced in handling bulk cargo.
  • Studying various reports and taking appropriate operating calls for the company.
  • Attending important business conferences from time to time and connecting with professionals in the industry and promoting the business activities of the company.

Chartering Manager

BWSHIPS DMCC -(Damani Shipping Pvt Ltd.)
05.2017 - 01.2020
  • Specialized in Dry bulk Cargoes such as Steels, Agri Products, Fertilizers, Minerals etc. for our own/ third party cargoes (with major focus on Handy size, Handymax, Supramax Vessels).
  • Preparing Voyage Calculations with the help of Netpass. As per estimated cargo freight and port limitations.
  • Independently fixing bulk cargos viz... Sulphur, gypsum, fertilizer, limestone from PG as well fixing tonnage.
  • Independently negotiating the Main Terms and other IMO terms & conditions of Nype Charter Party and fixing suitable vessel on time charter.
  • Logically amending the charter party as per fixed Main Terms.
  • Develop new Clients for cargos like Steel, Agri, Coal, Clinker/ Slag, Sugar, Fertilizer.
  • Building up a database of contacts and keeping a close eye on the shipping market. Interpreting trends and seeing opportunities for clients.
  • Have fixed more than 10+ vessels every year (TCT IN) - Have done fixtures covering Indian Coastal: ECI/ECI, WCI/Southeast asia, ECI/PG. PG/ECSA, WCI/PG, ECI/SEASIA, Viz…..

Senior Executive (India exports-customer service)

CMA CGM SHARED SERVICE CENTRE
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Processing bills of lading through shipping instructions.
  • Process as per country regulations & customs tariff.
  • Validation of BL checking address of shipper, consignee and notify.
  • Marks and descriptions, SOB date and freight charges on BL viz... Detention, storage and basic freight charges etc.
  • Inputting various clause in the bill as per in transit clause, switch BL and cross booking.
  • Releasing Bill of lading on draft approval and also on customers request through mail Viz... OBL, Seaway BL and RFS BL.
  • Follow SLA and TAT once the vessel sails and loading confirmations which we receive from agency.
  • Also we charge late release charges when a customer requests after 5 days of vessel sailing.

Business Development manager & Strategic Sourcing

SAMARTH ENTERPRISES - PUNE
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Customer Relationship Management.
  • Generate new clients.
  • Procurement Management.
  • Negotiations with price panel of the company.
  • Successfully signed a contract of 'Honing Oil' with Mahindra & Mahindra group.

Senior Process Associate (Australia - Customs Import Documentation Zone)

Danzas Lemuir Private Limited (DHL)
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Processing import shipments for Australia.
  • Processing Air freight & Ocean freight.
  • Validate the Classification of goods under harmonized system.
  • Preparing Checklist for clearance: Manifest, Certificate Of Origin, Bill of Lading, Waybill.

Executive (Operations)

Mahindra Logistics LTD
07.2010 - 06.2012
  • Processing import shipments for Australia.
  • Processing Air freight & Ocean freight.
  • Validate the Classification of goods under harmonized system.
  • Preparing Checklist for clearance: Manifest, Certificate Of Origin, Bill of Lading, Waybill.

Education

Bachelor in Management Studies -

Narottam Morarjee Institute of Management, Mumbai University
01.2009

Secondary School Certificate -

01.2006

Higher Secondary School Certificate -

Maharashtra State Board
01.2004

Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management -

Skills

  • Chartering regulation
  • Contract negotiation
  • Market analysis
  • Voyage calculations
  • Cargo operations
  • Customer relationship management
  • Team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Operational efficiency

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that the above-mentioned are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Languages

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Marathi

Personal Information

Nationality: Indian

Timeline

Senior Chartering Manager (hybrid)

AVENIR MARITIME INDIA PVT LTD
05.2025 - Current

Chartering Manager

Transbulk International Shipping LLC
11.2020 - 03.2025

Assistant Chartering Manager

KASC MARINE DMCC
02.2020 - 11.2020

Chartering Manager

BWSHIPS DMCC -(Damani Shipping Pvt Ltd.)
05.2017 - 01.2020

Senior Executive (India exports-customer service)

CMA CGM SHARED SERVICE CENTRE
07.2016 - 04.2017

Business Development manager & Strategic Sourcing

SAMARTH ENTERPRISES - PUNE
08.2014 - 04.2016

Senior Process Associate (Australia - Customs Import Documentation Zone)

Danzas Lemuir Private Limited (DHL)
07.2012 - 07.2014

Executive (Operations)

Mahindra Logistics LTD
07.2010 - 06.2012

Bachelor in Management Studies -

Narottam Morarjee Institute of Management, Mumbai University

Secondary School Certificate -

Higher Secondary School Certificate -

Maharashtra State Board

Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping Management -

Ninad Pandit