Transworld Shipping Lines Announces Strategic Acquisitions
13 Aug 2025 CW Team
Transworld Shipping Lines (formerly Shreyas Shipping and Logistics) announced key strategic initiatives to strengthen its global presence along with its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
The Board has approved the acquisition of Transworld Integrated Logistek and Transworld Logistics, making them wholly owned subsidiaries. These acquisitions will expand service offerings, accelerate growth in emerging markets, and strengthen the company’s reach across key global trade corridors.
Additionally, the company will enter into a Joint Venture with BainBridge Navigation DMCC (60% stake) to form a Dubai-based shipping pool company in the Handysize vessel segment. This venture will focus on consolidating operations and improving efficiency in the dry bulk market. Both initiatives are expected to be completed by December 31, 2025.
Operational Highlights
- Fleet size: 12 vessels (10 container feeder vessels and 2 handy size bulk carriers).
- All container vessels deployed on charter with Avana Logistek Limited.
- Continued focus on charter hire income as the primary revenue source, with one dry bulk vessel operating along the Indian coast during the quarter.
Industry Context
The container shipping sector faced downward pressure due to a steep drop in spot freight rates, with the SCFI index falling over 50 per cent in Q1 2025 – the sharpest decline since its inception in 2009. The dry bulk market also saw a 17 per cent Y-o-Y decline in the Baltic Dry Index (BDI).
Financial Performance – Q1 FY26 (Consolidated)
- Revenue: Rs 950 million (Rs 940 million in Q1 FY25)
- EBITDA: Rs 210 million (Rs 310 million in Q1 FY25)
- PBT (before exceptional items): Loss of Rs 70 million (Profit of Rs 30 million in Q1 FY25)
- PAT: Loss of Rs 80 million (Profit of Rs 20 million in Q1 FY25)
Commenting on the developments, the company stated that these strategic expansions and partnerships will position Transworld Shipping Lines for long-term growth, enabling it to navigate current market challenges while enhancing operational resilience and customer value.