Raghavendra M.

About Raghavendra M.

With 21+ years of progressive leadership in global sea chartering, project logistics, and industrial freight solutions, I bring deep operational, contractual, and commercial expertise across the maritime and shipping ecosystem. My experience spans complex cargo handling—including breakbulk, RoRo, military, and IMO-classified shipments—delivered across diverse geographies, trade lanes, and client sectors. Currently serving as Sea Chartering Lead at Bahri Logistics SA, I manage the full chartering lifecycle, from RFQ to final fixture, across major international movements. My strength lies in negotiating and finalising Charter Parties (NYPE, GENCON, CONLINE), ensuring commercial viability, cost control, and full compliance while delivering high-value logistics under tight schedules and regulatory constraints. I lead with a solutions-first mindset, combining contractual precision with operational agility: Charter Party Excellence – Skilled in drafting, auditing, and aligning CPs with rider clauses for legal integrity and risk mitigation Specialised Cargo Expertise – Hands-on experience in handling military, RoRo, DG, and ODC shipments with care and compliance Multimodal Leadership – Directed integrated freight across ocean, road, rail, and barge—ensuring optimised costs and on-time delivery Financial Oversight – Controlled project budgets, vendor pricing, invoice tracking, claim reconciliation, and per-unit cost saving Strategic Partnerships – Built long-term alliances with brokers, owners, forwarders, and EPCs across MENA, India, and APAC Team & Process Management – Led multicultural teams, implemented SOP-compliant workflows, and improved commercial closing speed I believe in maritime logistics as a critical driver of global supply chain resilience. I stay focused on delivery, transparency, and client impact—ensuring that every charter, every voyage, and every stakeholder interaction reflects value and professionalism.

Experience

1. Sea Chartering Lead

   Bahri Logistics

   Feb 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   As the Sea Chartering Lead at one of the world’s premier logistics and transportation companies, I manage the end-to-end chartering process for high-value, global cargo movements—including project cargo, RoRo, military, and IMO-classified shipments. I lead a cross-functional chartering desk with full ownership of charter party negotiations, vessel selection, vendor management, and commercial closings.• Spearheaded vessel chartering for global projects with cargo values exceeding USD 6M• Delivered USD in cumulative cost savings through sharp ocean freight negotiations• Finalised multiple Charter Parties with zero disputes• Maintained 100% compliance with CP obligations, reducing risk and ensuring audit readiness• Ensured zero detention charges across all fixtures through proactive coordination• Managed the full tendering cycle, including RFQ evaluation, freight negotiations, and contract award• Handled end-to-end execution: vessel redelivery, claim settlements, port liaison, and invoice reconciliation• Strengthened vendor relationships with shipowners and brokers while aligning internally with commercial and product teams• Facilitated movement of diverse cargo types: breakbulk, ODCs, containerised goods, and sensitive military equipment• Delivered addcom margins of up to 2.5% on key fixtures, boosting profitability and billing transparency• Enhanced internal CP documentation and post-fixture workflows to improve turnaround and control

Education

• Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

  SHIPCHARTERING & BROKERAGE

  2005 — 2007

• AMET

  Masters in Shipping & Port Management , SHIPPING & LOGISTICS

  2002 — 2004

• INSTITUTE OF RAIL TRANSPORT FOR EXEC DIR

  POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA

  2004 — 2004