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Delivering excellence in maritime and logistics

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.

Delivering excellence in maritime and logistics

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

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

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