‘A shared passion for success’

Family members involved: Siva Pather (director), Manju Pather (director), Geetha Khaki (financial manager), Pat Pather, Dirushen Pillay, Kershania Pillay, Shahima Khaki and Naadira Khaki. Established... in June 2007. Manju wanted to start her own business as she had the experience and had been in the industry for many years. When it was time to think of employees, she thought immediately of her family. You can always rely on family and they will share the same passion and drive that you have. Siva, Manju’s brother, also a well-known name in the industry, later joined Manju as a partner and between the two of them they have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Working with family demands ... ● Dedication – you need to put in more effort than working at a regular company, because as the saying goes, “what you sow, so shall you reap” truly pertains to a family business. ● A good set of work ethics – you need to set an example to non-family employees. Family members cannot take things for granted. ● Complying with corporate standards –the strength of Land & Sea Shipping lies in the multi-skilled family members that are employed here. ● Nerves of steel – Sometimes you may be so angry with the manager, who just happens to be your mother, so you have to simmer down, take a deep breath and work towards a solution together. Our biggest challenges … Possibly to divorce yourself from your family once you get to work. At work there cannot be mothers, daughters, sons, siblings, nephew, nieces and uncles – we are all fellow employees. Our recipe for success: 1 x 20’ GP of tolerance 2 x 40’ high cubes of strength 3 x 40’ flatracks of motivation 1 train of determination 12 trucks of dedication 3 chartered vessels of discipline 1 harbour filled with love For our family there is nothing better than discussing rates over a pot of curry! Our motto is: “Love all. Serve all.” Issues on which we agree: ● Reliance on each other – whether it is to do menial or significant tasks. We all share the same passion and drive to make Land & Sea Shipping a success. ● Setting goals. ● Following your instinct. Intuition is our own guide, leading us through life. ● What to order for lunch – it’s obviously Nando’s Our business icon: Brian Joffe. Our future aspirations: To remain the closely knit family that we are while emerging as the leading family business in the industry. As Desmond Tutu said, “You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.” God has given us the greatest gift; we are blessed to be part of a family that is so united on every front – Land & Sea Shipping is thriving on this blessing.