Sical Logistics Ltd, a provider of multi-modal integrated solutions for the logistics of bulk and containerised cargo, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) to operate the automotives management yard at Ennore Port, near Chennai.  This proposed JV will combine the MOL’s expertise in global automotives transportation and yard management with Sical’s competencies in multimodal integrated logistics and terminal operations. Meanwhile, the yard will manage automotives in CBU (complete built-up unit) form and will cater to automotive exporters/importers based in India. Presently Sical’s delivery network includes an exclusive walk-in berth at Chennai for ships carrying bulk cargo, a container terminal at Tuticorin, 225,000 square feet of storage across 17 warehouses, an owned and regularly contracted fleet of more than 1000 transport vehicles, container freight stations at three locations across India, Sical Torino, a deepwater-capable platform supply vessel, and Sical Portofino, a cutter suction dredger. Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd is known as one of the world’s largest shipping and logistics companies and is considered among the leaders in global automotive transportation. |
