Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, has signed an agency agreement with Samudera Shipping Line (India) Pvt. Ltd. to expand its international shipping services and strengthen end-to-end logistics solutions for export-import (EXIM) customers .
The agreement marks a significant step in enhancing collaboration between CONCOR’s extensive multimodal logistics network and Samudera Shipping Line’s international shipping capabilities. The partnership is aimed at expanding containerised cargo business, improving access to global shipping networks, and creating additional opportunities for exporters, importers, and other stakeholders in the logistics sector .
Under the agreement, the collaboration will focus on four key operational areas: sales and marketing, cargo bookings, shipping documentation, and container management. These areas are designed to support smoother coordination between inland logistics operations and international maritime transportation, facilitating greater integration of shipping and logistics services while helping customers manage cargo movement more efficiently .
CONCOR has established a strong presence in India’s containerised logistics sector through its extensive network of terminals, rail-based freight transportation, and multimodal logistics services. By deepening engagement with international shipping operators, the company continues to explore opportunities to strengthen connectivity between inland production and consumption centres and overseas markets .
The partnership with Samudera Shipping Line is expected to support CONCOR’s efforts to expand its international shipping business, enhance cargo-handling opportunities, and offer more coordinated logistics solutions to customers involved in global trade. The agreement also creates scope for improved coordination in container availability, cargo bookings, and shipping-related documentation, helping streamline processes across the logistics chain .
Samudera Shipping Line, headquartered in Singapore, operates container shipping and related maritime logistics services across regional and international markets. Its association with CONCOR aligns with the broader objective of strengthening shipping connectivity and supporting the movement of EXIM cargo. Greater coordination between inland transportation and maritime services can provide customers with additional logistics options and improve the integration of different stages of the supply chain .
The collaboration comes amid increasing demand for integrated logistics solutions that connect manufacturing and consumption centres with ports and overseas destinations. By expanding its shipping-related activities, CONCOR aims to strengthen its position in the logistics sector and provide more comprehensive services to customers engaged in international trade .
This initiative reinforces CONCOR’s guiding philosophy, “Think Logistics, Think CONCOR,” while supporting the broader objective of enhancing India’s global trade connectivity through integrated and customer-focused logistics solutions. The agreement also underscores the growing importance of collaboration between inland logistics operators and shipping companies in facilitating India’s expanding participation in global trade .