Ahameds Agency

Our place is at 98 Vickramasingapuram, right on the Papanasam Main Road. It’s a busy stretch of road, so there is always the sound of horns and engines passing by. We’ve been running this agency for a long time. It’s a family thing, really. My grandfather started it, then my father, and now it’s my turn to keep things moving. We handle a bit of everything that comes through here. The walls are covered in old calendars and notes we’ve scribbled to ourselves over the years. It’s not the neatest office you’ll ever see, but we know exactly where every receipt and ledger is hidden. We spend most of our day on the phone or talking to drivers who are dropping off goods. The heat can get pretty bad in the summer months, so we keep the ceiling fans going full blast all day long. We don't do much in the way of advertising. Most people just know to stop at the blue gate on the main road if they need something. It’s a lot of physical work, moving crates and checking lists, but it keeps us busy. We like being in Vickramasingapuram because everyone knows everyone else. If someone needs a hand, they usually come by here first. It’s just a regular day-to-day grind for us, and we’re fine with that. We don't need fancy things to get the job done right every day.