Founded in 1985, SKS Logistics Limited, previously known as Shahi Shipping Ltd, is a prominent Indian company specializing in the transportation of cargo and lighterage operations within India's inland waterways and ports. The company transitioned from a private to a public limited entity in 1993 and boasts ownership of 27 vessels, including self-propelled mini carriers and dry dock facilities. SKS Logistics is a leader on India's West Coast, operating vessels ranging from 150 to 30,000 DWT, and it has ventured into international waters with a foreign-going vessel.
The company has expanded its operations through strategic alliances and joint ventures, such as its collaboration with Malaysia's Handling Systems Company and the Inland Waterways Authority of India. SKS Logistics has also enhanced its infrastructure with bunkering facilities at Haldia Dock and plans for all-weather pilot launches. The firm's geographical reach includes major ports like Mumbai, Kolkata, and Kochi, and it extends operations to Bangladesh, reflecting its robust growth and strategic expansion in maritime logistics.
