Ripley & Co Stevedoring and Handling Pvt Ltd was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 19.04.2000 for carrying on businesses of stevedoring, port operations, vessel agency, transportation, warehousing, customs clearing, developing & operating seaports, trading, mining, etc.
The company has around 500 fleet of dumpers, loaders, trailers, excavators and cranes and a workforce of around 2,700 employees including contract labour. It has a strong supply chain of suppliers for equipment to complement the company’s needs and for various other goods & services.
Major customers of the company include TM International Logistics Ltd, SAIL, SPM Port, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd, Indorama India Pvt Ltd, Electrosteel Castings Ltd, Rungta Mines Ltd, etc.
The company is ISO certified. It’s mission statement as adopted in Quality Management System is as follows :
“Ripley & Co Stevedoring & Handling Pvt Ltd is committed to provide value-added logistics to its customers in stevedoring, barging, cargo-handling, transportation, customs-clearance and vessel agency. The company will continuously explore newer opportunities in ports, other places and allied fields including mining and grow as one of the leading logistics providers in India with satisfied stakeholders. The company will also utilize its expertise for international trade”.
The company has a network of a number of subsidiaries (as detailed in a separate page) as well as associates and other enterprises for supporting the company’s business.
Handling & transportation of around 25 million tons of various commodities (steel, iron-ore, coal, coke, limestone, fertilizer, etc.) per annum at Kolkata, Haldia, Paradip and Vizag ports. Barge operation: Around 1.0 million tons per annum (approx).
GROUP CREATES HISTORY Handled Mini Cape Vessel carrying 54,000 MT of Coal at Sagar Anchorage, by deployin Floating Cranes and Barges for the First Time in the History of Kolkata Port Trust.
Our objective has always been to provide seamless end to end solutions to our customers, leveraging on our knowledge, experience and infrastructural capabilities. Most importantly, deliver timely focussed service and support, round the clock, with the help of our dedicated team of experts.
Received numerous Accolades from KOLKATA PORT TRUST year after year:
Formation of EC Bose & Co.
Ripley was incorporated and Port Handling operation in Haldia and Paradip were initiated.
Became pioneer in BOT concession agreements at VSPL Berth, Vizag
Became pioneer in BOT concession agreements at ISHPL Berth, Haldia
Won the tender for 4 mechanized berths in Haldia Dock Complex Started the anchorage operation- owning barges (2010)
Won 15 year concession to build & operate Floating Jetty at Haldia Invested in floating Crane & Tug to support anchorage operation
Won 30-year concession to BOT a bulk cargo terminal with a 15 mMT capacity at Paradip port Started commodity trading vertical in India Handled first cape size in anchorage
Started commodity trading vertical in Singapore & UAE Formed subsidiary company in UAE
Started shipping vertical in UAE. Acquired five Panamax (75000 MT carrying capacity) bulk carriers. Paradip mechanized berth became operational.
Bagged Rail Sea Road (RSR) contract for 2 MMT coal movement of APGENCO. Operations commenced.
Ripley International DMCC, a wholly owned subsidiary, was formed in Dubai, UAE on 25th October 2021. UAE is the hub for international shipping activities and accordingly it was chosen as a location to expand business operations in shipping sector in International Market. It is the holding company of the shipping assets of the group in UAE as well as in Gift City, India, owning 5 panamax vessels.
Ripley Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 20th April 2011 to invest in SPV company partnered by Ripley & Co Stevedoring and Handling Pvt Ltd, besides other businesses like automobile workshops, warehousing, etc.
Ripley Offshore Pvt Ltd was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 20.06.2016 as a SPV company with 74% stake of Ripley & Co Stevedoring and Handling Pvt Ltd for building floating crane facilities, operate and maintain these for vessel lighterage or topping up in Saugar and other deep drafted locations for 15 years against tender of Kolkata Port Trust (Haldia Dock complex).
Ripley Shipping Pvt Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary, was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 22.08.2019 for shipping, vessel agency, clearing & forwarding, trading, etc.
Ripley Northern Dredging Pvt Ltd was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 09.01.2020 with 55% stake of Ripley & Co Stevedoring and Handling Pvt Ltd for river dredging, de-siltation, land reclamation, shore nourishment and allied services. Of late, it has become a wholly owned subsidiary in Mar’25.
Ganges Shipyard Pvt Ltd was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 31.01.2025 with 52% stake of Ripley & Co Stevedoring and Handling Pvt Ltd for the business of shipbuilding and ship re-cycling.
Finekraft Builders LLP was incorporated in Kolkata (India) on 16.11.2022 with 51% stake of Ripley & Co Stevedoring and Handling Pvt Ltd for the business of building & general constructions and real estate.
We have received the pretigious iso certificate from world’s premier iso accreditation body bsi for our paradip, haldia & lee road units..
The company has recently been awarded as [ICRA] A (Stable) for Long Term / [ICRA] A2+ for short-term respectively.
The company has recently received trade mark in respect of name ‘Ripley’ and company’s published logo and have since obtained TM numbers with entitlements to use the letters ‘TM’.
Integrity is basic foundation stone on which our Company was created and built painstakingly over the years with the efforts of all associated with us.
Respect for all its employees, partners and customers has been an important guiding principle of our Company and we believe that no relationship can succeed without courtesy and respect.
Integrity, respect and dedicated support & service, all go hand in hand to gain the trust of Clients as well as Employees. Our Company has been on this path for years and has established its goodwill in logistics fraternity.
It is not only the knowledge, expertise, hard work of each individual that matters. But it is the joint effort and teamwork, as we collaborate with our customers, supplier partners and each other, to achieve Company goals.
Technology is today ever changing and we are constantly adapting and innovating our equipment, services, and technology. we have set standards of excellence in quality of service and other deliverables which are the benchmarks we always try to achieve.
We strive to be a good corporate neighbour and active in our community, respecting geographic and cultural differences. These efforts and values not only encase our professional relationship with the community, but are also embedded in every department and stage of operation of our organization.
