Opportunities In Commodity Trading And Finance


Speakers :
Capt. Sundeep Dabral
Seats :

Completed

Date & Time :
08/11/2015 at 11:00 AM IST
Price :
FREE
Duration :
1 hrs

Event Sessions


Session 1 :
08/11/2015 at 11:00 AM IST   To   08/11/2015 at 12:00 PM IST  (1 Hours)


Content On Webinars



Do you want to know about:

  • The various facets of commodity trading including the reason behind trading & who normally does trading?
  • What role does shipping play and how a mariner can be involved?
  • Why is commodity trading so risky and what is the remuneration?
  • As a mariner how to enter/start commodity trading.
  • How many persons with technical background including marine engineers are in this field?
  • What do Lines of credit mean and how to acquire them?
  • What kind of capital is involved in trading?
  • What companies look for when chartering a vessel/selecting a shipping company.
  • What kind of personality/skill sets are required to excel in this field?
  • Where are how to acquire the skill sets/education/contacts to enter into this field?
  • What is the right age to start a trading entity, the time it will take to establish and the way ahead thereafter.
  • Do you need prior experience before you look at your own trading entity?
  • Are you at the right location / Which location would be ideal to start this trade?
  • Which companies worldwide employ mariners in this profile and how to approach them?

If the answer to above questions in YES and want to know more about this please attend a webinar which will be presented by Capt. Dabral.

Capt.Dabral joined T.S Jawahar in 1985 and completed his Pre-sea and mid-sea training. He was awarded best cadet award in both these trainings. He started his sea life working for Exxon Mobil. He worked for various companies and got command in OMI in 2000 and worked as master for 2 years before going to U.K to complete his M.Sc in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School. He obtained distinction grade and majored in Liner Shipping and Shipping Law. Capt. Dabral was the only candidate selected from campus for a project management work in Turkey.

Later Capt. Dabral joined Mundra Internation terminal as Head of CFS, moving on to become Regional General Manaer in Samsara group and then General Manager in Essar Group. Capt. Dabral then found his niche in trading when he joined Visa Bulk Shipping Pte. Ltd. as Vice-President and then went on to set up trading arm for Cinger International Shipping and Trading Pte Ltd. as his own entity His last two assignments were in Singapore.
Capt. Dabral has had a very distinguished service with many unique accomplishments.  Just to highlight his acomplishments in trading, Capt. Dabral:

  • Acquired 5 Lines of credit from International Banks totaling US$100 Million and successfully liaised with Banks for a Trade Finance credit line to commence and start trading ops in Singapore; Achieved a 1st year turnover of US$70 million.
  • Recognized for diversifying into other segments of commodity business viz. coal, limestone & agro sectors as biz. diversifications strategy
  • Implemented the idea of single office manning contact across multiple locations as  a cost control measure/enhancement of profits
    Has been instrumental in setting up his own shop overseas and obtaining Line of Credit and done trading and chartering of ships as an entrepreneur
  • Requirements for obtaining equity, Liaising with EDB, IE, Trade Commodity Specialists, Banks, Leasing & Finance Houses and Equity /Angel Investors , etc.
  • Manage shipping finance biz. development cell for all Bulk / Break Bulk/Container and logistic activities
  • Respect and leverage Human Capital: Motivate, mentor and lead talented professionals. Live the culture and lead by example.
  • Expertise in building and motivating large teams that well exceed corporate expectations
  • Overcome complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity

After the webinar few good questions would be taken. Also candidates are encouraged to write their queries to support@staging.seaandbeyond.com. This will help the presenter to get a feel of the mindset of the attendees and prepare the presentation as per the requirement.



About the Speakers


Capt. Sundeep Dabral
ex Director - Cingler International Shipping and Trading Pte Ltd,

Capt.Dabral joined T.S Jawahar in 1985 and completed his Pre-sea and mid-sea training. He was awarded best cadet award in both these trainings. He started his sea life working for Exxon Mobil. He worked for various companies and got command in OMI in 2000 and worked as master for 2 years before going to U.K to complete his M.Sc in Shipping, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School. He obtained distinction grade and majored in Liner Shipping and Shipping Law. Capt. Dabral was the only candidate selected from campus for a project management work in Turkey.

Later Capt. Dabral joined Mundra Internation terminal as Head of CFS, moving on to become Regional General Manaer in Samsara group and then General Manager in Essar Group. Capt. Dabral then found his niche in trading when he joined Visa Bulk Shipping Pte. Ltd. as Vice-President and then went on to set up trading arm for Cinger International Shipping and Trading Pte Ltd. as his own entity His last two assignments were in Singapore.
Capt. Dabral has had a very distinguished service with many unique accomplishments.  Just to highlight his acomplishments in trading, Capt. Dabral:

  • Acquired 5 Lines of credit from International Banks totaling US$100 Million and successfully liaised with Banks for a Trade Finance credit line to commence and start trading ops in Singapore; Achieved a 1st year turnover of US$70 million.
  • Recognized for diversifying into other segments of commodity business viz. coal, limestone & agro sectors as biz. diversifications strategy
  • Implemented the idea of single office manning contact across multiple locations as  a cost control measure/enhancement of profits
    Has been instrumental in setting up his own shop overseas and obtaining Line of Credit and done trading and chartering of ships as an entrepreneur
  • Requirements for obtaining equity, Liaising with EDB, IE, Trade Commodity Specialists, Banks, Leasing & Finance Houses and Equity /Angel Investors , etc.
  • Manage shipping finance biz. development cell for all Bulk / Break Bulk/Container and logistic activities
  • Respect and leverage Human Capital: Motivate, mentor and lead talented professionals. Live the culture and lead by example.
  • Expertise in building and motivating large teams that well exceed corporate expectations
  • Overcome complex business challenges and make high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethic and irreproachable integrity




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