World’s Largest LCL Consolidator ECU-LINE Opens Own Offices in Malaysia at Port Klang and Penang

JOC Staff |

Mumbai, 28 April 2014: As part of the global conglomerate Avvashya Group and 100% subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Ltd, ECU-LINE has announced the opening of its own offices in Malaysia at Port Klang and Penang, with operations staring from May 2nd 2014.

ECU-LINE is a global leader in NVOCC services and world’s largest LCL service provider. With over 25 years of expertise in the industry, ECU is present across 90 plus countries through 200 plus offices globally.

With a focus on consolidating its global leadership and to efficiently service its customers, ECU-LINE has been expanding its presence globally including Asia over the years. With the setup of its own offices in Malaysia’s two of the biggest ports, ECU has strengthened its comprehensive network to provide NVOCC services.

Port Klang, located 38 km southwest of Kuala Lumpur, is a leading port of Malaysia and one of the fastest growing ports in the world. It has been in the top 16 busiest trans-shipment ports as well as container ports in the world. It runs on three different terminals: North, West and South.

Penang Port is located along the straits of Malacca in the North Western part of Malaysia. Penang is the oldest and longest established port in the country. It is fully equipped to handle all types of cargos and provides a multitude of services to cater to port’s various terminals and facilities.

Speaking on the occasion the Executive Chairman of Allcargo Logistics & ECU Hold NV Belgium Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty said: “ECU-LINE’s focus has always been to provide best in class services globally to its customers. Our growing expansion in key markets of Asia including Malaysia is a step forward in our goal to integrate our comprehensive global network, to create value for our customer”.

Mr. Venu Rao, Country Manager Malaysia will be leading the services for ECU-LINE in the region. Additional details including sailing schedule is available on its website www.eculine.net

About ECU-LINE:

As part of the global conglomerate Avvashya Group, ECU-LINE is the world’s largest LCL service provider and a global leader in NVOCC services, with industry lineage of over 25 years. Headquartered in Mumbai, ECU-LINE is present across 90 plus countries and has 200 plus offices globally connecting over 4,000 port pairs. ECU-LINE is 100% subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Ltd

About Allcargo Logistics Ltd:

As part of the Avvashya Group, Allcargo Logistics is an integrated logistics multinational, headquartered in India. As one of India’s largest logistics companies listed on BSE and NSE, Allcargo operates across 90 plus countries through 200 plus offices globally. Its services comprise global Multimodal Transport Operations (NVOCC, LCL & FCL), pan India CFS/ICD operations, Project and Engineering Solutions (Project Logistics & Equipment Hiring Solutions), Ship Owning & Chartering and 3PL & Warehousing services. Led by the founder and executive chairman Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty Allcargo employs over 8500 professionals globally.