Chennai - Chakiat Agencies Pvt. Ltd. (Chennai, Head Office)
Chakiat Agencies Pvt. Ltd. operates with a long-standing presence in India, offering a broad range of shipping and logistics services. The group maintains WCA-registered offices in multiple Indian cities and is supported by a substantial workforce, with over 500 staff members across its network. The Chennai head office, along with its Mumbai operations, coordinates a comprehensive suite of logistics activities for multinational clients, including Nestle, Cargill, ITC, and Del Monte.
The company’s logistics division has demonstrably managed significant containerized freight volumes, including over 100,000 TEU in the most recent year, in addition to handling break bulk and conventional cargo. Chakiat represents Regional Container Lines on the East Coast of India and Shipping Corporation of India at Tuticorin, among other NVOCCs from Southeast Asia, as well as several ISO Tank Operators as partners in India. The organization also owns and leases warehouses, provides receipts and distribution services for select clients, and operates a fleet of 130 trailers, complemented by large operator contracts to support its transport and logistics capabilities.
Chakiat traces its origins to a family-led business group with near-century longevity, evolving from timber trading and rosewood exports to include steel, cement, sanitary ware, and related products. The group formally entered shipping and allied activities in 1952, a milestone that has shaped its current profile as a multi-dimensional enterprise with diversified interests. Today, Chakiat maintains a network of offices across major Indian locations, including Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Gandhidham (Mundra & Kandla), Guntur, Hazira, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai (Nhava Sheva), New Mangalore, Tuticorin, and Vishakhapatnam, enabling broad reach for ocean transportation, logistics services, freight forwarding, and associated activities.
Whether supporting liner services, customs brokerage, container handling, warehousing, container storage, or equipment leasing, Chakiat emphasizes reliable service delivery, strong relationships with the business community, and ongoing collaboration with trade networks and local authorities to facilitate efficient shipping and logistics operations.
