Founding and History: Marinetrans, established on June 24, 2004, specializes in sea freight forwarding. Founded by Mr. Tiraj Kumar Babu Kotian, the company initially focused on sea-freight operations. Over time, the business expanded by incorporating and investing in ‘Safewater Lines India Private Limited’ to broaden its presence in sea-freight forwarding. A demerger in 2019 separated Marinetrans and ‘Safewater Lines India Private Limited,’ allowing Marinetrans to concentrate on regions outside of North America.

Service Evolution: Marinetrans began as a freight forwarder, later expanding into Door-to-Door Delivery and 3PL services through informal arrangements with third-party providers. The company offers a comprehensive suite of transport management and freight-related services, including sea and air freight, transportation, multimodal transportation, project cargo handling, third-party logistics, and various ancillary services.

Operations and Geographical Presence: Operating from its head office in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, and a branch in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Marinetrans primarily operates through key Indian ports such as JNPT, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Kandla, Chennai, and Vizag. The company facilitates cargo transport globally, acting as an intermediary between shipping lines and customers.

Collaborations and Dependencies: Marinetrans relies on third-party logistics providers for transportation, customs clearances, and cargo delivery. The company collaborates informally with various logistics providers, both within and outside India, for export and import services. Marinetrans is not a licensed Custom House Agent (CHA) and outsources customs clearance procedures to CHA forwarders.

Network Memberships: Being a member of JCtrans Agency Network and Co-operative Logistics Network, Marinetrans connects with fellow members globally, facilitating third-party door-to-door shipments.

Customer-Centric Approach: Acknowledging unique customer shipment requirements, Marinetrans prioritizes building personal relationships. The company has outsourced vendors and established partnerships to offer a diverse range of services at competitive prices, adopting an asset-light business model for scalability.

Gamut of Services:

• Freight Forwarding: Comprehensive sea and air freight forwarding services, including door-to-door pickup, shipping document management, and custom clearance through third-party service providers.
• Transportation: Safe and reliable surface transportation for general cargo, heavy, and over-dimensional consignments, including unloading at the destination site, all handled by third-party providers.
• Multimodal Transportation: Integration of different transport modes for efficient and cost-effective door-to-door movement of goods.
• Other Value-Added Services: Third-party services encompassing door-to-door delivery, cargo handling, packing, and more.