Sinotrans and Abrao Group celebrate two years of partnership in India with industry leaders in Chennai

The logistics industry gathered in strength as Sinolines (Sinotrans Container Lines), one of China’s leading integrated logistics providers, celebrated its second anniversary in India in partnership with Abrao Group, a company with nearly 89 years of legacy in Indian shipping.

The celebration, hosted in Chennai on September 19, 2025, drew more than 200 distinguished guests, including senior industry leaders, dignitaries, associations and customers. The evening highlighted the growing significance of India-China trade and the role of trusted partnerships in shaping resilient supply chains for the future.

Abrao Group exclusively handles Sinotrans vessels from South India, offering direct weekly services from Vizag and Chennai to Far Eastern ports. It covers China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Korea and Australia with a range of container options.

Mr George Abrao and Mr Lenny Abrao, who carry forward the Abrao Group’s legacy as one of the most respected names in Indian shipping, Mr Patrick Chow, DGM Network Planning Dept of Sinolines, and Mr Devi Prasad, Chief Owner’s Rep for India, represented the global strength of Sinotrans, together reflecting the spirit of collaboration between two organisations built on trust, expertise and a shared vision for logistics excellence.

Speaking at the event, Mr Lenny Abrao, Managing Director of Abrao Group, said: “This milestone is more than a celebration of time. It showcases the journey of trust that connects our two companies, and the opportunities we are creating for customers across India. The bond between Sinotrans and Abrao Group reflects our belief that logistics is not just about movement of cargo, but about building futures.”

Mr Patrick Chow added: “Two years in India have shown us the strength of working hand in hand with Abrao Group. Together, we are closer to our customers and better prepared to serve the industries that are shaping tomorrow.”

Mr Devi Prasad emphasised the growth of Sinolines in South-East of India over the past two years, which has created a reliable brand in the trade. 

The evening featured addresses, felicitation of distinguished guests, and cultural moments that celebrated the shared heritage of India and China. For the logistics fraternity, the event stood out as a reaffirmation that partnerships can define how supply chains evolve in one of the world’s most dynamic trade corridors.

As Sinotrans and Abrao Group step into the next chapter of their partnership, the industry looks forward to a future where reliability, speed and collaboration drive growth for businesses across India and beyond, emphasised a communique.

About Abrao Group

Established nearly 89 years ago, Abrao Group is among India’s most trusted names in shipping and logistics. With deep expertise in agency representation, NVOCC, freight forwarding and integrated logistics solutions, the Group has a strong presence in Indian shipping.

About Sinotrans

Sinotrans is one of China’s leading logistics companies with a global presence, offering shipping, freight forwarding, warehousing and end-to-end supply chain management solutions. Sinolines is the container shipping division of Sinotrans.

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