About Abrao Group
Company About Abrao Group
Delivering excellence in maritime and logistics since 1936
Sustainable growth, strategic solutions
In 1936, Mr. Paul Abrao embarked on a humble journey, starting a small transportation business. Today, his vision has transformed into a leading logistics company, shaping the shipping industry with comprehensive solutions.
Backed by 85+ years of expertise, we have emerged as a global leader in logistics and shipping.
Beyond its core shipping operations, Abrao Group extends its services to include Global Logistics, NVOCC, Liner Agency, Feeder Operations, Ship-to-Ship Transfer, ISO and Flexitanks. This is complemented by the group’s involvement in trading and the provision of tailored shipping software solutions.
We’re a one-stop shop hub for all EXIM needs. Renowned for the efficacy and cost-effectiveness, our comprehensive logistics solutions stand as a testament to our unmatched proficiency and competitive pricing strategies.
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Driven by Strong Corporate Philosophy
Serving the society with the best in business practices driven by a far-sighted vision
Operating with fair and transparent management policies to be a truly global company
Cultivating meaningful relationships with all our stakeholders through responsible engagement
Our History
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2024
Blue Water Line launched new container line service with SeaLead
2023
Acquired 1700 TEU Vessel – Abrao Cochin
2022
Representing Den Hartogh for ISO Tank Business
2019
Representing Milaha Liner Service (COC) Wan Hai starts the only direct FAR EAST Caller at Cochin
2018
Wan Hai starts the only mainline service to China at Tuticorin
2017
1st Service at JM Baxi Terminal, Kandla Dammam Express (KDX) port
2016
Abrao Shipping Lines acquired 1700 TEU Vessel- MV Paul Abrao
2015
Representing Milaha Feeder (SOC) and started the first direct service to Doha - NDX
2014
Handled over 4500 CBM of steel pipes for Kochi Refineries expansion
2013
Handled crosstrade shipments: natural rubber from Congo to Malaysia; 350+ TEU steel project from India to Erbil, Kurdistan Iraq.
2009
Abrao Shipping manages Blue Water Lines (BWL), a Singaporean NVOCC
2007
Abrao LLC collaborates with top hotel equipment manufacturers and suppliers from Europe, the UK and the USA. Abrao shipping manages Blue Water Lines, a Singapore-based NVOCC.
2006
JV with Fendercare Marine UK to provide ship-to-ship lighterage services for liquid & gas cargo across the Indian subcontinent
2005
Exclusive representative Qatar Navigation
2001
Exclusive representation for Interasia Lines; Foray into flexitanks with representation of Bulk Liquid Cargo
Established Triton Logistics & Maritime to handle Abrao Group's end-to-end logistics solutions & pioneered use of flexitanks as packaging for natural rubber latex exports
1999
1st Mainline Service to call Tuticorin SEX by Wan Hai
1998
Handled the entire machinery for the 165 MW BSES Kerala Power Project
1997
1st Wan Hai Service to call Nhava Sheva
1996
Exclusive representative for Wan Hai Lines in India
1995
Handled Natural Rubber Exports of Over 15000 MT in 1 Year
1986
Handled discharge road and water transport by barge of over-dimensional cargo for the Cochin refinery expansion project
1973
Handled the first container to India at the Cochin port as stevedores for APL
1965
Transportation, Clearance and Installation for Cochin Refineries and other major projects
1950
Carried out mid-sea lighterage cargo operation in various Indian Ports
1939
Acquired two steel-hulled towing boats for carrying out lighterage operations with dumb barges
1936
Paul Abrao started in 1936 Abrao Group as a water transport & stevedoring company