With over 158 years of distinguished service to the maritime industry. E.C. Bose &
Co. Pvt. Ltd.(ECB) today is arguably the oldest, and among the largest stevedores in
India …… particularly strong down the eastern coast. The ECB network
covers all the major southern and western sea and airports of India. Carefully selected
associates assist us in providing the ECB brand of total logistics support to clients.
ECB today, apart from stevedoring, chipping, painting ships, the activities have
expanded into comprehensive shipping & logistical services to encompass: customs
clearance, shipping, chartering & freight forwarding, warehousing, container freight
station operations, railroad, air and sea cargo sei vices, cargo consolidation &
transportation, cargo suryeyance. The company with its own specialized bulk/container
handling equipment has a distinct edge over others in delivering value added service
packages covering every conceivable customized logistical support. Significantly, all
services are offered and coordinated from under one single roof through group companies
under the ECB umbrella.
Freight Forwarding finds a place of pride in our operations. With hands on representation
in 12 major ports around the world ECB can handle any cargo be it bulk,
containerized or over dimensional cargo. Clients are given complete door-to-dooi service
from cargo pick-up to delivery.
The inadequacy of draft prevents bigger ships from plying our vast network of rivers and
other waterways. ECB operates barges ranging from 3500 DWT to 8000 DWT to support
domestic movement of cargo as well as the high seas lighterage systems for large incoming
or outgoing cargo. This saves vessels in terms of time, money and fuel.
The infrastructure includes a caiefully planned chain of branch offices throughout India at
strategic locations, manned by professionally trained executives who make it their business
to keep a constant track of clients′ cargo.
With the best of relations with major shipping ines and freight forwarders we enjoy special
rates and service, which clients invariably benefit from.
At ECB, clients are no less than revered guests. We are proud to be able to cater to
their individual neecis 24 x 7 since the company′s inceptipn.