Kanoo Shipping, one of the
largest specialized shipping agencies in the region and a fully owned business
of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) has announced the opening of a
general agency office, Kanoo Shipping India PLC, in Mumbai which will allow it
to have a complete port coverage in India. The office will handle crew transfers, spare parts
deliveries, customs and immigration formalities and will
work closely with the Indian local authorities. Port Captaincy and Cargo
Survey as well as ISO tank handling are expected to be introduced during the last
quarter of 2019.
“This step comes as part of Kanoo Shipping’s
growth strategy which focuses on entering new markets.” Fawzi Kanoo, Deputy
Chairman of YBA Kanoo said. “Last year Kanoo Shipping successfully strengthened
its presence in the African continent through acquiring Wallem South Africa; a major provider of integrated
maritime solutions, and today Kanoo Shipping is in India, one of the largest
trade partners of our region and the 16th largest maritime country
in the world.”
An experienced operations
and finance team will be managing the general agency office in Mumbai led by Captain
Amresh Jha, Kanoo Shipping India Country Manager. Mr Jha commented on the
launch of operations in India by saying “Kanoo Shipping India PLC, is a ship
agency house with International standards dedicated to provide excellent
service quality at competitive prices. We consider ourselves the extended arm
of our customers with local eyes and ears on the ground”.
Existing and new customers of Kanoo Shipping will benefit
from an onshore experience which focuses on operational quality and
cost-effective efficiency. Kanoo Shipping India PLC, will recruit local
operational expertise and will build competence through development programs
tailored for the Indian market.
“We are certain our
expansion into India will provide Kanoo Shipping with the necessary growth it
requires. It is also a clear demonstration of our willingness to go the extra
mile to meet our customers’ expectations. India is one of the fastest emerging
markets in the world and its ports witness unprecedented traffic growth that is
likely to continue for many years to come.” Nikolai Norman, Chief Commercial
Officer of Kanoo Shipping said. “We
believe that there is ample room for Kanoo Shipping, a trusted brand with more
100 years of legacy, in the Indian Ship Agency Market.”
Kanoo Shipping operates in 20 countries, covering all principal ports and offshore
terminals around the Arabian Peninsula. In addition to its fully-owned offices
and joint ventures in the Arabian Peninsula, the Company’s regional network
operates through well-established partnerships in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon,
Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and South
Africa.
India has 200 notified minor and intermediate
ports. Under the National Perspective Plan for Sagarmala, six new mega ports
will be developed in the country. The Indian ports and shipping industry plays
a vital role in sustaining growth in the country’s trade and commerce.
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