Saudi Arabia's Bahri expands its footprint in India

Riyadh – Bahri is expanding its market footprint extending its liner-shipping network to South India with MV Bahri Jeddah’s maiden calls at two of India’s leading ports, Ennore and Chennai.

MV Bahri Jeddah, owned and operated by Bahri Logistics, one of Bahri’s five business units, will call regularly at Ennore and on an inducement basis at Chennai, offering direct call from South India to US East Coast, according to a company statement.

The business unit operates six multipurpose vessels on a regular liner schedule, all uniquely designed to carry project, breakbulk, container and IMO cargoes as well as heavy lifts, special purpose vehicles, and mining equipment in a single voyage.

A ceremony was held on board the vessel to mark this achievement in the presence of officials from Kamarajar Port Trust, MV Bahri Jeddah, and Transmarine Cargo Services, which represents Bahri Logistics in South India in its capacity as a shipping agent.

Commenting on the announcement, Abdullah Aldubaikhi, CEO of Bahri, said “In line with its long-term growth strategy, Bahri has remained keen on deepening its market presence and boosting its capabilities and MV Bahri Jeddah’s new milestone represents a major step forward in that direction. We aim to capitalize on Bahri Logistics reputation as a preferred carrier for heavy lift cargoes and other RoRo segments as well as our two decades’ experience in India to further strengthen our foothold in this promising market. With the new port calls, we are strategically positioned to offer our industry-leading logistics and transportation solutions to a wider customer base across the world.”

Bahri Logistics has been present in India since the year 2000.