Bahri extends liner shipping network to South India with MV Bahri Jeddahs maiden calls at Ennore and Chennai ports
Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has reached a new milestone in its efforts aimed at enlarging market footprint and improving connectivity with the companys MV Bahri Jeddah making its first call at two of Indias main ports. The RoCon vessel arrived for the first time at the Kamarajar Port at Ennore and the Chennai International Terminal at Chennai Port on 26 and 28 December 2019 respectively.
Owned and operated with the aid of Bahri Logistics, one of Bahris five business units, MV Bahri Jeddah will call often at Ennore and on an inducement foundation at Chennai, providing direct call from South India to US East Coast. The business unit operates six multipurpose vessels on a ordinary liner schedule, all uniquely designed to elevate project, breakbulk, container and IMO cargoes as well as heavy lifts, unique purpose vehicles, and mining tools in a single voyage.
A ceremony was held on board the vessel to mark this success in the presence of officers from Kamarajar Port Trust, MV Bahri Jeddah, and Transmarine Cargo Services, which represents Bahri Logistics in South India in its potential as a transport agent. Representatives from shippers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and project forwarders were also there at the event.
Abdullah Aldubaikhi, CEO of Bahri said: In line with its long-term development strategy, Bahri has remained eager on deepening its market presence and boosting its skills and MV Bahri Jeddahs new milestone represents a main step ahead in that direction. We aspire to capitalize on Bahri Logistics reputation as a favored carrier for heavy lift cargoes and different RoRo segments as well as our two decades experience in India to similarly make stronger our foothold in this promising market. With the new port calls, we are strategically positioned to provide our industry-leading logistics and transportation solutions to a wider customer base throughout the world.
One of the top 10 breakbulk carriers in the world, Bahri Logistics has been existing in India from 2000. Bahri has firmly mounted itself as a outstanding player in the countrys maritime sector, linking it with key international markets along the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, the Mediterranean, and the United States through a quick and dependable liner service using its fleet of modern RoCon vessels. The companys service also helps join India to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean through internationally identified transshipment hubs.
With a devoted office in Mumbai, Bahri India works with major OEMs for shifting cargo exports out of India and is also actively concerned in the cargo of excessive and heavy equipment, serving a increasing roster of clients.
