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Sumant Ahlawat named CEO of Apeejay Shipping

Apeejay Shipping in Kolkata appointed Sumant Ahlawat, a marine engineer from MERI Kolkata, as its chief executive.
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Sumant Ahlawat came from V.Ships Asia, where he was director of operations. He has about 30 years of experience at sea and in ship management. The article says that he holds a marine engineering degree from MERI Kolkata.

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