NEW DELHI : 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 an important step towards 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 sales and marketing, cargo bookings, shipping documentation, and container management, supporting smoother coordination between inland logistics operations and international maritime transportation. The arrangement is expected to facilitate greater integration of shipping and logistics services while helping customers manage their cargo movement more efficiently.
Strengthening International Shipping and EXIM Operations
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 its 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. Such integration is increasingly important as exporters and importers seek reliable, efficient and cost-effective solutions to meet their international supply chain requirements.
Advancing Integrated Multimodal Logistics
The collaboration aligns with CONCOR’s broader commitment to strengthening India’s logistics ecosystem by connecting rail transportation, container terminals and shipping services. A more integrated approach can help improve operational coordination, expand service options and support the efficient movement of EXIM cargo.
For the trade and shipping community, the partnership represents an opportunity to access more coordinated logistics support across inland and international transportation networks. It also reinforces the importance of collaboration between logistics service providers and shipping lines in facilitating India’s growing participation in global trade.
Through this agency agreement, CONCOR and Samudera Shipping Line aim to build a stronger foundation for international shipping cooperation, expand containerised cargo business and contribute to the development of a more connected and efficient supply chain ecosystem.
The 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.
