A Brainchild of Reputable Members
of the Shipping Agents.
Objectives of the Association
To discuss & solve issues arising in our industry.
Existing Members
To promote best practice amongst our group.
Association Committees
Make decisions, consistent with the functions of DSAA.
Responsibility of Members
To act in the best interests of the organization.
About Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA).
DSAA is a brainchild of reputable members of the Shipping Agents’ community in Dubai who, with the support of the Director of the Department of Ports & Customs, identified the need for a joint representation of shipping agents doing business in the ports of Dubai.
Events Supported by DSAA.
Mrs. Nayana Nandkumar.
General Manager Dubai Shipping Agents Association
Press Release
DSAA General Manager Ms. Nayana Nandkumar Recognized with the Distinguished IMC Honorary Doctorate Leadership Excellence Award for Her Significant Contributions to Shipping and Logistics
Dubai: On May 2nd, 2024, the International Maritime Club (IMC) recognized the outstanding leadership and
notable contributions of Mrs. Nayana Nandkumar, the General Manager of the Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA), at a ceremony held at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, UAE.
Mrs. Nandkumar was honored with the esteemed IMC Honorary Doctorate Leadership Excellence Award.
The IMC is a renowned organization committed to promoting unity and advancement in the global maritime community and the oil & gas industry for nearly two decades. It collaborates with reputable academic institutions and universities to enhance the professional qualifications of its members and build industry recognition.
The award, which celebrated the accomplishments of distinguished professionals in the Marine and Oil & Gas associations, was presented to Mrs. Nayana Nandkumar by Sir Sohan Roy, the respected Chairman & CEO of the Aries Group of Companies and the Founder and President of the International Maritime Club.
Mrs. Nandkumar, apart from her role at DSAA, serves as a board member of Women in Logistics & Transport M.E., an organization that advocates for women's achievements in the industry. She also holds the position of Deputy Regional Vice President M.E. & ISC for FONASBA, contributing her expertise towards shaping international shipping policy.
Her influence stretches to the JA Seafarers Centre (JASC), where she is a board member, and she also serves as the Agent in M.E. for Bureau International des Container - Paris, a worldwide leader in container transportation. Her extensive roles reflect her unwavering dedication to the industry.
This prestigious recognition from the International Maritime Club celebrates Mrs. Nandkumar’s remarkable contributions to the Shipping and Logistics sector through her work with the Dubai Shipping Agents Association. This honor is expected to further fuel her commitment to making valuable contributions.