Taj Chemicals

Working at the Visakhapatnam Port means our daily life is tied to the rhythm of the ships and the sea. Taj Chemicals is located right in the port area, so we are constantly surrounded by the smell of salt and the sound of heavy machinery. It’s a very industrial environment, far from the quiet parts of the city. We deal with various chemical supplies, which mostly come in large drums or stacked bags. The air is always thick with humidity, and you can see the rust forming on any metal that isn't painted well. It’s a lot of logistics, making sure things are moved from one spot to another without any spills or trouble. We spend a lot of time checking labels and looking at shipping manifests. The workers here are used to the grit and the heat. We don't have a polished office; it’s more of a functional space where we can keep the records dry and the computer away from the dust. Every day you see the big cranes moving containers, and sometimes the whole ground shakes a bit when a heavy load is dropped. We just keep to our corner of the port and handle the orders as they come in. It’s a tough place to work but it’s interesting to be where all the cargo comes through. We just focus on the barrels and making sure the deliveries get to the right trucks.