JAMNAGAR: Shreeji Shipping Global Ltd. has marked another significant milestone in its coastal shipping journey by entering into a long-term charter understanding with AMNS Shipping and Logistics Private Limited for the deployment of its vessel MV Sanghi Sudarshan for coastal cargo movement along the Indian coastline, according to a communique.
The agreement, entered into on September 7, 2026, further strengthens Shreeji Shipping Global’s coastal shipping capabilities and underlines the company’s growing focus on providing customised and efficient maritime logistics solutions for India’s industrial cargo sector.
The approximately 4,400 DWT all-weather vessel brings several operational advantages to coastal cargo transportation. With a draft of approximately 4.5 metres, MV Sanghi Sudarshan can access ports and cargo locations where draft restrictions could limit the deployment of larger vessels.
Vessel adapted for steel coil transportation
A key feature of the latest deployment is the transformation of MV Sanghi Sudarshan from its original clinker-carrying configuration into a vessel capable of transporting steel coils.
Shreeji Shipping Global said the vessel has been modified, strengthened and class-certified to meet customer-specific requirements for steel coil transportation.
The adaptation demonstrates Shreeji Shipping Global’s ability to tailor its vessel assets to the evolving requirements of cargo owners, while creating additional opportunities for coastal movement of industrial commodities.
VLSFO operation and ICV status offer greater flexibility
The vessel’s VLSFO (Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil) operation provides a cost advantage, while its Indian Coastal Vessel (ICV) status offers greater flexibility on eligible routes.
These capabilities can support more efficient voyage planning and contribute to the optimisation of transportation costs—an increasingly important consideration for industries seeking reliable and competitive domestic cargo transportation solutions.
The vessel’s low-draft profile, combined with its coastal operating status, is particularly relevant in India’s diverse port ecosystem, where differences in navigational draft can influence vessel selection and cargo-routing decisions.
Another step in Shreeji Shipping Global’s coastal growth
The latest charter arrangement follows the deployment of MV SJ LILY, representing another step in Shreeji Shipping Global’s efforts to build and strengthen its coastal shipping capabilities.
The company is positioning its coastal shipping operations around customised, efficient and dependable maritime logistics solutions, with an emphasis on matching vessel capabilities to specific customer and cargo requirements.
For industrial cargo owners, the availability of specialised vessels capable of serving draft-constrained ports can create additional options for moving cargo along India’s coastline. Such flexibility can be particularly valuable for steel and other industrial commodities that require dependable transportation between production facilities, ports and domestic markets.
The deployment of MV Sanghi Sudarshan also comes against the backdrop of India’s continuing efforts to promote greater use of coastal shipping as part of a more efficient and integrated multimodal freight network.
By expanding the availability of specialised coastal tonnage, Shreeji Shipping Global is contributing to the development of maritime transportation solutions that can offer cargo owners greater flexibility in route planning, port selection and logistics management.
The long-term charter with AMNS Shipping & Logistics therefore represents an important addition to Shreeji Shipping Global’s coastal shipping portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering customer-focused, cost-efficient and dependable maritime logistics solutions along the Indian coastline.
