Mr. Aijaz Mohammad is a commerce graduate from Christ College, Bangalore, and has also obtained a CPA-USA. 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 along with his brothers, Mr. Aizaz Mohammad and Mr. Aifaz Mohamed, 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 meticulously built multiple warehouses focused on chemical logistics. Through careful growth, he evolved the company from a modest local startup into a dynamic leader in the chemical logistics sector.
STRATEGIES AND ADVICE FOR AN EFFICIENT BUSINESS
Mr. Aijaz believes that having a clear objective and vision is essential for achieving business success. He emphasises the effective management of resources—such as personnel, time, and finances— as vital components for any organisation’s prosperity. Additionally, he prioritises optimising processes to enable the team to execute operations smoothly. Lastly, he underscores the necessity of keeping up with the fast-changing technology landscape to continuously explore innovative methods for enhancing the business.
As a leading figure in the logistics sector, he mentors emerging professionals entering the industry. His foremost advice is to develop a deep understanding of the complexities, challenges, and future trends within logistics. He encourages individuals to immerse themselves in the field to fully appreciate its various dimensions. Moreover, he advocates for continuous learning to prevent stagnation and keep pace with new technologies. An essential piece of guidance is to cultivate a cohesive team built on trust and collaboration, recognise contributions, consistently nurture talent, and prioritise daily enhancements for steady progress.
ACCOLADES AND FUTURE PLANS
Mr. Aijaz’s leadership and remarkable skills earned him the ‘Quality Leadership Award’ in 2019 and the ‘Global CEO Award’ in 2022. Under his guidance, the company has garnered numerous accolades, including ‘Best Emerging SME Logistics’ and the ‘Award for Excellence in Chemical Warehousing’ in 2019, as well as ‘Best Regional Enterprises and Organization’ in the same year, ‘Best Integrated Logistics Provider’ in 2020, and ‘Best Freight Services Provider’ in 2021. As the company’s leader, Mr. Aijaz envisions delivering secure, practical, intelligent, and sustainable logistics and supply chain management solutions for the benefit of all. He aims to spearhead the warehousing and logistics industry, establishing a strong presence globally. His objective is to elevate the company’s standards to an international level by consistently enhancing its capabilities and providing innovative, top quality logistics solutions. Additionally, he has ambitious plans for the aviation sector, with the company intending to invest in the MBR Aviation Hub in Dubai South. This strategic move seeks to broaden its reach, positioning the company as a formidable contender in the industry.
