Rahul Gupta

Experience

1. Projects and Commercial Shipping

   JSW Steel

   May 2019 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Managing strategic chartering and operational planning for a 30+ MTPA cargo portfolio under the Shipping division of JSW Steel. Responsible for shaping commercial frameworks, optimizing fleet deployment, and driving efficiency across marine logistics. Lead chartering initiatives for both dry bulk and project cargo segments, with active involvement in sustainability and digital transformation efforts. Work closely with senior leadership in aligning shipping strategies with corporate objectives.• Developed and implemented commercial strategies for domestic and international dry bulk movements, optimizing chartering mix and reducing logistics cost.• Negotiated and restructured long-term chartering contracts with global shipowners, generating cumulative savings of ~$20M.• Spearheaded digital transformation initiatives in chartering and operations, including ARIBA onboarding and ERP enhancements, resulting in faster cycle times and better cost control.• Oversaw commercial activities and chartering of 14 owned coastal vessels, including optimization of voyages and fuel procurement strategies.• Administered short-term and mid-term COAs and CVCs, aligning terms with evolving market and regulatory environments.• Drove sustainability agenda by evaluating alternative low-carbon fuels and fuel supply partnerships for owned fleet.• Provided analytical insights for freight budgeting, short-term trading strategies, and vessel deployment decisions.• Coordinated with legal and finance teams for contract vetting, risk mitigation, and performance tracking.• Mentored junior team members and facilitated cross-functional collaboration across operations, procurement, and legal.

Skills

• Shipbuilding
• Engineering Drawings
• Maritime Operations
• Marine Engineering
• Leadership
• Management
• Operation,Maintenance and Troubleshooting of Marine Engines
• Offshore Drilling
• Pumps
• Project Management
• Naval Architecture
• Ships
• Ism
• Marine Operations
• Boilers
• Business Development
• Ports
• Machine Design
• Vessels
• Supply Chain Management
• Maritime
• Business Strategy
• Inspection
• Inventory Management
• Safety Management Systems
• C
• Operations Management
• C++
• Ship Management
• Shipping
• Microsoft Office