SETTING THE STANDARD FOR PROFESSIONAL LOGISTICS
Mr. Aijaz Mohammad, Director of AAA Freight Services LLC, is a transformative leader shaping the future of the warehousing and logistics sector. His strategic vision and deep expertise have been instrumental in elevating the company and advancing the industry as a whole
“HIS GOAL IS TO ELEVATE THE COMPANY’S STANDARDS TO A GLOBAL LEVEL BY CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ITS CAPABILITIES”
Mr. Aijaz Mohammad graduated from Christ College, Bangalore, and mastered in finance with a CPA from the United States. He began his career as an auditor at Deloitte but quickly departed, owing to the monotony of the job. He subsequently moved on to a shipping and logistics company, where he worked for four years and learned essential cross-functional skills in finance, operations, and sales. This extensive experience prepared him to take his first step into entrepreneurship and launch his own freight-focused company.
In 2006, Mr. Aijaz and his brothers established AAA Freight Services LLC as a family business, initially focusing on transportation services. He later diversified the company’s offerings and entered the freight forwarding sector. By 2013, he pioneered the establishment of the first chemical logistics center in the Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. Since then, he has strategically developed multiple warehouses specializing in chemical logistics. Through strategic expansion, he transformed the company from a small local startup into a versatile leader in the logistics industry.
STRATEGIES AND ADVICE FOR AN EFFICIENT BUSINESS
Mr. Aijaz believes that a precise objective and a vision are indispensable to making a business successful. He also focuses on efficient management of resources, including time, finances, and staff, which are crucial for the success of a business. Another important aspect is streamlining processes to ensure the team carries out operations seamlessly. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of staying abreast of the rapidly evolving technology landscape in order to seek out innovative ways to enhance business continuously.
As a prominent figure in the logistics sector, he guides new professionals entering the industry. His first recommendation is to gain a thorough understanding of the complexities, challenges, and future trends in logistics. He suggests immersing oneself in the field to grasp its multiple aspects. Additionally, he encourages young professionals to learn continuously to avoid stagnation and stay abreast of new technologies. A key piece of advice is to build a strong team based on trust and collaboration, acknowledge contributions, nurture talent consistently, and focus on making daily improvements for incremental progress.
ACCOLADES AND FUTURE PLANS
Mr. Aijaz’s outstanding leadership and exceptional skills earned him the ‘Quality Leadership Award’ in 2019 and the ‘Global CEO Award’ in 2022. Under his strong leadership, the company received several accolades, including ‘Best Emerging SME Logistics’ and the ‘Award for Excellence in Chemical Warehousing’ in 2019, ‘Best Regional Enterprises and Organization’ in 2019, ‘Best Integrated Logistics Provider’ in 2020, and ‘Best Freight Services Provider’ in 2021.
As the leader of the company, Mr. Aijaz envisions providing secure, practical, intelligent, and durable logistics and supply chain management solutions for everyone’s benefit. He aims to lead the warehousing and logistics industry, becoming a prominent global player while contributing significantly to its growth and development. His goal is to elevate the company’s standards to a global level by continuously improving its capabilities and offering innovative, top-tier logistics solutions. He strives to provide dependable, cost-effective logistics and supply chain management solutions that enhance customer satisfaction.
