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Shri Surjit Bhujabal, IRS, Member (Customs) CBIC inaugurated the Southern Chapter of Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders (IIFF), recently in Chennai. The Southern Chapter was launched in association with the Chennai Customs Brokers Association (CCBA). IIFF is the training and skill development arm of the Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India (FFFAI). The inauguration program witnessed the gracious presence of Dr. Ram Niwas, IRS, Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai Zone and Mr. S. Viswanathan, IAS, Deputy Chairman, Chennai Port Authority.
Dushyant Mulani, Chairman, FFFAI; Amit Kamat, Chairman Elect, FFFAI; Shankar Shinde, I.P. Chairman, FFFAI; R. N. Sekar, President, CCBA; S. Nataraja, Hon. Secretary, CCBA; Sudip Dey, Hon. Secretary FFFAI were also present on this occasion.
In his inaugural address Member (Customs) CBIC Shri Surjit Bhujabal emphasised the critical role being played by Customs Brokers in facilitating international trade and Ease of Doing Business. Complimenting FFFAI and CCBA for their commendable initiative of launching IIFF skill development chapter in Southern region of India Mr. Bhujabal advised to have special focus on supporting the women entrepreneurs and MSME sector through this skill development exercise.
