Elektrans, Chemikalien Seetransport and Marine Service join hands to form Chemtrans India

Oct 07, 2016: Shipping company, Elektrans Group; tanker operator, Chemikalien Seetransport (CST) and consultancy and engineering company, Marine Service have entered into a joint venture agreement to set up Chemtrans India. An agreement was signed between Daniel Chopra, Executive Chairman, Elektrans Group and Christian Kramer, Managing Director, CST in New Delhi.

The strategic partnership with CST and Marine Service is in keeping with Elektrans’ vision of chart out a course for growth and expanding its global footprint, by forging strategic partnerships with reputed players in the global shipping industry. It is expected that the union based on similar values, beliefs and practices between Elektrans, a first generation family owned shipping company and CST/Marine Service, third generation family owned companies, will generate synergies which will benefit both Elektrans and CST/Marine Service.

Chemtrans will be a platform to promote common activities of Elektrans, CST and Marine Service in India and the region, including servicing the growing Indian LNG and gas industry.

Chopra, said, “Since its inception, Elektrans had envisioned rendering the highest standard of services to the global maritime sector. We are proud to be associated with CST and Marine Service, companies which have a solid reputation, globally, and have been providing pioneering solutions over many years, especially in the field of LNG.” He further added, “This is yet another important milestone in our strategic drive and ultimate goal to be among the best performing integrated shipping service providers, and establish ourselves as reputable ship owners trading to the highest International standards.”

Kramer, said, “We have always been at the forefront of innovation, yet stand proud of our long history and proven track record within the maritime industry. We are delighted and very much looking forward to our partnership with Elektrans Group, as we do remain confident that this will yield clear synergies and new business opportunities within India as well as greater Asia.”