
Visakhapatnam (Vizag) - St. John Freight Systems Limited (Visakhapatnam (Vizag))
St. John Freight Systems Limited operates as a long-standing player in India's logistics landscape, with a footprint spanning major ports and trade hubs across the country. Established in 1979, the company has built a presence that combines reliability, innovation, and customer-focused service, underpinned by a network of offices and bonded warehouses that enable smoother cross-border movement and greater cargo visibility.
The organization emphasizes end-to-end logistics across ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, and multimodal transport. Its services include ocean and air freight forwarding, in-house customs house brokerage, container yard management, inland container depot and container freight station operations, stevedoring services, NVOCC capabilities, road transport, and value-added services integrated throughout the supply chain. A notable strength is the Tuticorin Inland Container Depot (ICD), which serves as a key logistics hub for faster cargo processing and enhanced connectivity, contributing to reduced dwell time and improved supply chain visibility.
St. John Freight Systems maintains a network of more than ten offices within India and collaborates with group company offices across five other countries, enabling customers to access cross-border solutions with local expertise. The company highlights its focus on technology-driven processes and a customer-first ethos as core drivers of efficiency, security, and sustainability in trade operations.
Service offerings span:
- Ocean Freight Forwarding and Air Freight Forwarding, with a focus on reliable, timely delivery and real-time tracking where possible.
- Customs House Brokerage (CHB), supported by in-house CHA teams across major ports and ICDs to facilitate compliant and efficient clearances.
- Container Yard Management and ICD/CFS operations, including bonded warehousing and container handling to optimize dwell times and clearance processes.
- Multimodal/Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) services to simplify cross-border documentation and container provisioning.
- Contract Logistics, Warehousing, and Distribution geared toward visibility, control, and customized fulfillment.
- Inland Transportation Services, offering first-mile and last-mile movement across Pan-India markets, supported by an in-house fleet.
- Project Cargo Movement and road transportation services for specialized shipments requiring integrated planning and execution.
The group emphasizes sustainable practices, safety, and a scalable network designed to support flexible, transparent, and customer-centric logistics solutions. By combining freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, and transportation under one umbrella, St. John Freight Systems aims to streamline global trade for businesses of varying sizes.
With a history of long-standing partnerships and a commitment to expanding its global footprint, the company positions itself as a comprehensive logistics partner capable of handling high-value and time-sensitive shipments across multiple modes. The Tuticorin ICD stands out as a pivotal asset within its Inland Container Depot network, illustrating the company’s emphasis on end-to-end control and efficiency in freight handling and clearance activities.




