- CEO
- Manoj Kumar
- Full Time Employees
- 21
- Sector
- Transportation
- Industry
- Other transportation
- Address
- Essar House Mumbai MH India 400034
- IPO Date
- Nov 14, 2011
- Business
- Essar Shipping Limited is engaged in the shipping and logistics industry, primarily providing marine transportation services. The company offers a range of shipping services, including crude oil transportation, product and gas tanker shipping, and offshore logistics services. Its fleet comprises oil tankers, gas carriers, and bulk carriers, servicing clients in the energy and industrial sectors. Essar Shipping operates primarily in India and internationally, supporting both domestic and global maritime transport needs. Founded in 1969, the company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
Essar Shipping's core products and services include marine transportation of crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas; offshore support services such as crew changes and supply runs for offshore oil fields; and integrated logistics solutions. The company is involved in the chartering and operation of tankers and other cargo vessels under the Essar Group umbrella, serving oil, gas, and bulk commodity markets with a focus on efficiency and safety.
In recent years, Essar Shipping has focused on expanding its fleet capacity and enhancing operational efficiencies through strategic partnerships and investments in newer vessels. The company has also emphasized sustainability compliance and digitalization in fleet management to align with evolving industry standards. There have been operational expansions targeting offshore wind energy logistics, reflecting a strategic pivot towards renewable energy support services, alongside its traditional oil and gas shipping operations. The firm remains an integral part of Essar Group’s energy and infrastructure verticals, leveraging synergies within the conglomerate for broad-based service offerings.
Essar Shipping operates in multiple regions, including Asia, the Middle East, and global maritime trade routes, positioning itself as a comprehensive service provider in maritime logistics and transportation solutions. Through its subsidiaries and partnerships, it continues to play a significant role in supporting energy and commodity supply chains worldwide. The company's ongoing strategic adjustments exemplify its commitment to evolving market demands while maintaining strong fundamentals in shipping and logistics.