St. John Freight Systems Ltd. - Ship Agents

Year's Experience

Services

Time-Definite Delivery

From door-to-door express shipments to deferred air freight options, we match your timeline and budget.

Charter and Critical Care Solutions

For oversized, sensitive, or urgent cargo, our charter and priority handling services ensure secure and timely transport.

Flexible Pricing & Spot Rates

Our strong relationships with premier global carriers allow us to offer competitive pricing and leverage spot rate opportunities.

Customs & Documentation Handling

Our in-house licensed brokerage team ensures smooth customs clearance and accurate compliance across borders.

Multimodal Options (Air + Road/Sea)

We design intermodal routes to balance cost and speed — ideal for shipments where budget and urgency intersect.

Visibility y Control de Carga

Tracking is available through our partner portals. Tracking updates are provided directly by our operations team.

FCL & LCL Solutions

Full and Less-than-Container Load services with flexible scheduling and optimized transit times.

Buyer Consolidation

We combine shipments from multiple suppliers into a single consolidated delivery — cutting cost and clearing complexity.

Door-to-Door Services

Integrated pickup, port handling, customs, and last-mile delivery.

multimodal caboutbinations (sea + rail / road)

Streamline long-haul shipping with hybrid transport models to inland hubs.

Customs, Documentation & Visibility

End-to-end paperwork, clearance, and shipment tracking across milestones. Tracking is available through our partner portals. Tracking updates are provided direc...

Custom Multimodal Routing

Flexible movement plans that combine sea, road, rail, and air depending on your cargo’s urgency and cost needs.

NVOCC Operations

Slot arrangements with leading global liners and issuance of own HBL (House Bill of Lading) for complete routing control.

Single-Window Documentation

One set of documents, one point of contact — simplified workflows and fewer delays.

Consolidation & Trans-shipment Expertise

Efficient routing through hub ports with cargo pooling, deconsolidation, and onward delivery.

Customs Coordination Across Modes

Full compliance for bonded cargo and seamless customs linkage across transport legs.

Import / Export Clearance

Full-service broking for general, bonded, ODC, reefer, and DG cargo.

Multi-Port Licensing

Uniform service across all St. John branches and Indian ports.

Documentation & Classification

HS code mapping, duty assessment, and document vetting.

Paperless, EDI-Enabled Filing

Fast clearance via seamless customs system integration.

Government Incentives & Advisory

Support with duty drawback, EPCG, AEO certification, and policy navigation.

Algemene & Douane-Opslag

From standard cargo to customs-bonded goods, we offer dedicated spaces that meet all regulatory and operational requirements.

Pan-India Partner Network

In addition to our owned facilities, we offer warehousing services through vetted partners across all major logistics hubs in India.

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Track every SKU, movement, and batch with real-time visibility. Our digital-first approach helps streamline audits, reconciliations, and restocking.

Value-Added Services (VAS)

We go beyond storage with services like palletization, labelling, packing, kitting, cross-docking, and reverse logistics.

Short- and long-term storage

Flexible storage options for both short-term and long-term needs, supporting business continuity and inventory management.

Multi-client and dedicated warehouse models

Offering both shared (multi-client) and exclusive (dedicated) warehousing models to suit different operational requirements.

Ambient and temperature-controlled space (via partners)

Provision of ambient and temperature-controlled warehousing environments through partner facilities for sensitive cargo.

Metodi di inventario FIFO/LIFO

Support for First-In-First-Out (FIFO) and Last-In-First-Out (LIFO) inventory management methods to optimize stock rotation.

Secure handling of fragile, oversized, and high-value cargo

Specialized handling and storage solutions for fragile, oversized, and high-value goods to ensure safety and integrity.

24x7 surveillance with CCTV

Continuous monitoring of warehouse premises with CCTV systems to ensure security and loss prevention.

Access-controlled entry and fire safety systems

Warehouses equipped with access control and comprehensive fire safety systems for enhanced protection.

On-site insurance and damage prevention protocols

Implementation of on-site insurance and robust damage prevention measures to safeguard stored goods.

Regular fumigation and pest control measures

Routine fumigation and pest control to maintain hygiene and protect inventory from infestations.

Inland Transportation Services (ITS)

St. John Freight Systems delivers efficient Inland Transportation Services (ITS) connecting ports, airports, and border points with customer facilities, ICDs, a...

custabouts & inland container depot services

Cargo consolidation, segregation, stuffing in clearance sequence; Kraft paper pasting, rope lashing, net fixing; Retail labelling and palletization with heat-tr...

Bonded Warehousing

Storage for Imports; Ex-bond Bills of Entry are filed as prepared by importers on a piecemeal basis instead of Climate control options on demand.

Port Connectivity & Container Movement

Seamless transport to Voc Port (Tuticorin); Empty container survey at nominated yards; 24×7 container movement supported by digital ops.

Quality & Inspection

On-site cargo survey and inspection; Barcode scanning by nominated surveyors using handheld devices; RFID support for select customers.

Air Freight Forwarding

Fast, secure air cargo solutions for time-sensitive and high-value shipments. Track in real-time and deliver with confidence.

Sea Freight Forwarding (FCL & LCL)

Flexible ocean freight options powered by strong carrier relationships. Move cargo globally with full visibility.

Multimodal / NVOCC Services

As a licensed NVOCC, we offer container space and simplified documentation for seamless cross-border logistics.

Customs House Brokerage (CHB)

With in-house CHA teams across major ports and ICDs, we process hundreds of clearances monthly—fast, compliant, and reliable.

Contract Logistics (Warehousing & Distribution)

Industry-ready warehousing and distribution hubs designed for visibility, control, and customized fulfillment.

ICD / Container Freight Station

Portside ICD at Tuticorin with bonded warehousing, container handling, and faster EXIM clearance for reduced dwell time.

About

St. John Freight Systems Ltd. is headquartered at C-98 SIPCOT Industrial Complex, Tuticorin – 628008, India. The company is part of a group that includes Global Corp Logistics LLC and Skanda Freight Services Pvt. Ltd. It operates as a licensed NVOCC and manages India’s first ISO-certified private ICD at Tuticorin. CIN: U74200TN1991PLC020999.

Branches

Corporate Office

+91 8870000414
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c-98, sipcot industrial caboutplex, harbour express road, tuticorin – 628008, tamil nadu, india

Logistics Headquarters

+91 98402 44319
[email protected]
7th floor, khivraj caboutplex ii, no.480 anna salai, nandanam, chennai – 600 035, tamil nadu, india

ICD Location

+91 98946 72507
[email protected]
Harbour Express Road, Tuticorin - 628006, Tamil Nadu, India

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478 Marsden Point Road, Marsden Point 0171, New Zealand
+64 9-432 5774
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