Top Shipping Companies in India

The global community of shipping industry contributes a lot to the trade carried out in the world. This, on the other hand is dependent on the shipping companies. India like other nations too has a strong maritime business background. Shipping companies in India such as Sahi Oretrans Pvt Ltd, The Sanmar Line, Varun Shipping Company Ltd and Shipping Corporation of India contributes a great deal to the trade and commerce of the nation. This in turn adds to the financial development of the country brought about by trade, broking and other maritime activities carried out by the shipping companies in India.

List of Shipping companies in India:


There are many popular shipping companies in India. Some of these are:

Apeejay Shipping: The shipping company started in 1948. With several ups and downs that the company faced, Apeejay Shipping Company has successfully sailed well. It is known to be the largest private shipping company in India. The fleets operate worldwide as well as in India. Subsidiaries of this company namely Surrendra Overseas and Panama mainly cater to overseas trade and commerce. This ISO certified company belongs to 1901 born Apeejay Surrendra group.

Essar Shipping Ltd: Essar Shipping Ltd is now called Essar Shipping Ports and Logistics Ltd. It belongs to the Essar Group. The company was started in 1945. Essar Shipping Ltd is listed in Bombay Stock Exchange and is the first of its kinds to get certified with International Safety Management Code. The company operates more than 25 fleets.

Mercator Lines: Mercator Group caters to various sections. It takes part in Dredging, Ship Management Services, Offshore services, Transportation, Marine Logitics and Oil and Gas. Being the parent company, Mercator Lines operates several fleets for different purposes. The headquarters are in Mumbai. This shipping company is known to be the second largest private sector company for shipping in India.

Bluemax Shipping Services Pvt Ltd: This is one of the leading shipping companies in India. It mainly functions as SOC/ Freight forwarding/ NVOCC or liner agency. It has branches all over India.

Varun Shipping Company Ltd: Varun Shipping Company is a privately owned Indian shipping company. The company mainly focuses on providing shipping services to crude oil and LPG sectors. The company operates more than 20 fleets. With the shipping company offering services and offshore support to the oil and gas sector, most of the transportation problems for this sector is solved. Varun Shipping Company Ltd received the prestigious “The Fastest Expanding Indian Shipping Company” award in the year 2006. This was awarded by National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee.

Shreyas Shipping and Logistics Ltd: The Company mainly offers container feeder services. Shreyas commenced its services in the year 1993. The company connects some of the major Indian ports. The company offers feeder services to transshipments in India.

Samara Shipping: Known to be one of the leading shipping agencies in the country, Samara Shipping commenced its services in the year 1996. The fleets and overall functioning of the company is carried out by qualified professionals who are well-aware of the latest technology. The management team takes care of port operations, ship owning functions, agency and management of the ship.

Jaisu Shipping Company Pvt Ltd: Jaisu Shipping Company began functioning in the year 1987. It is mainly a dredging company located in India. The company is a market leader in dredging. It carries out activities such as rock dredging. With efficient and well-trained professionals, the company has made a mark not just in India but in South-Africa too.

Shipping Corporation of India: Shipping Corporation of India came up in the year 1961. This was formed with a combination of Western Shipping Corporation and Eastern Shipping Corporation. The company initially began with just 19 fleets as an average shipping company. Since then, the company grew bigger and went on to become the largest Indian shipping Company in India. SCI functions in several areas. The company offers services such as bulk services, passenger services, break-bulk services, and offshore services. Shipping Corporation of India has received the status of ‘Navratna’ from the Government of India. SCI has received several other awards in different areas. The company is known for operational credits, greater customer-satisfaction, catering to emergency services and for training in human resource.

Sahi Oretrans Pvt Ltd.: The Company came into being nearly four decades ago. This was a venture started by SAHI family. The venture was named Sahi Oretrans Pvt Ltd. The company specializes in providing maritime services to shipping organizations and clubs in the country. Based in Mumbai and operating its services to other Indian ports, the company had its share of ups and downs. Combating all pressures of shipping industry, it came up efficiently as a company focusing on its services. The company offers services such as S&P Brokers, Cargo Handling, Ship Broking and Chartering and other maritime services.


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