Trans-Continental Shipping

Down here in Tuticorin, the air always smells like the sea. We are based at No. 103 on Carpenter Street. It’s a practical location for shipping work because we aren't too far from the port activities. The office is often a bit humid, especially during the summer months when the sun is really hitting the coast. We deal with a lot of shipping documents and coordination for cargo coming in and going out of the docks. There’s always someone coming in to get a signature or drop off a file. It’s not the quietest street, but we like being in the middle of it all. We have a few desks, some old filing cabinets, and a lot of maps on the wall. Shipping is a bit of a headache sometimes with all the regulations and timing issues, but we manage. We’ve seen all sorts of goods pass through our books. The guys in the office have been doing this for a long time, so we know the local customs officers and the port workers pretty well. Sometimes we have to stay late when a ship is coming in or there’s a delay at the berth. We just keep our heads down and get the work finished. It’s honest work and it keeps the port moving. Carpenter Street is our home base and we’re quite comfortable here despite the heat and the noise. We have a ceiling fan that squeaks a bit, but it helps keep us cool.