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Our Services

CHA

As authorized Custom Brokers or Clearing and forwarding agents (Lic.No: AABCM2341JCH00189), we play a vital role in import-export trade

STEAMER AGENT

As steamer agent, we look after the interests of main shipping lines and their ships while they are in port.

STEVEDORING

As a stevedore, the job primarily involves the supply of equipment and labor, supervision of cargo handling, and loading and unloading vessels in the port.

CFA

Our C&F agents are experts when it comes to getting the goods cleared through customs formalities, coordinating with the carrier, and taking care of all shipping and delivery-related activities.

STEAMER AGENT

As Steamer agent we look after the interests of principal shipping lines and its ship while she is in the port.

STEVEDORING

As a stevedore, the job primarily involves the supply of equipment and labor, supervision for the handling of cargo, and loading and unloading of vessels in the port.

CHA

As authorized Custom Brokers (CB) or Clearing and forwarding agents (Lic.No: AABCM2341JCH00189 ), we play a vital role in import-export trade

CFA

Our C&F agents are experts when it comes to getting the goods cleared through customs formalities, coordinating with the carrier and taking care of all shipping and delivery related activities.

Why Choose Us

Global Reach, Local Expertise

With a global network and local expertise, we bridge the gap between international and local logistics to provide comprehensive services.

Efficiency at Its Best

Our streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology ensure your shipments are handled with the utmost efficiency, saving you time and money.

Safety First, Always

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to the highest industry standards to protect your goods and deliver them securely.

Proven Track Record of Success

Trust in our proven track record of delivering successful logistics solutions for businesses across various industries.

Global Reach, Local Expertise

With a global network and local expertise, we bridge the gap between international and local logistics to provide comprehensive services.

Efficiency at Its Best

Our streamlined operations and cutting-edge technology ensure your shipments are handled with the utmost efficiency, saving you time and money.

Safety First, Always

Safety is our top priority. We adhere to the highest industry standards to protect your goods and deliver them securely.

Proven Track Record of Success

Trust in our proven track record of delivering successful logistics solutions for businesses across various industries.

About Us

The year 1963, saw the birth of Machado Sons promoted by Shri. Chevalier. CIR Machado and Shri. Celestine Machado. Their Love for the sea made them carry the business of Country boat operations, Stevedoring, Steamer Agency, Clearing and Forwarding of inbound and outbound cargo from the Old Tuticorin Port. Due to the pragmatic approach of our founders, the total trade flourished. Our company and our founders were instrumental in the birth and development of the Newport of Tuticorin.

The 80s and 90s saw the all-around growth of Machado Sons and the Company developed to be the leader in the sectors of Stevedoring, Steamer Agency, and Custom House Agency.

Machado Sons was the first to popularize the containerization of Cargo in the late 80’s and this move revolutionized the way the shipments were carried in Tuticorin.

Machado Sons was made a private limited company during the year 1992 and it was during this period Shri. Vikrant Machado took charge of the company and was at the helm of activities that made Machado Sons Pvt. Ltd. the Leader of the Industry and made the brand “Machado” synchronizes with “Shipping & Customs Clearance”. Since then “Machado” has never looked back and has added Freight Forwarding, Steamer Agency Transportation, and Fumigation and Pest Control to its scope of activities.

Quality Assurance

Our thrust for quality and maintaining high standards ended in obtaining the Coveted BVQI-UKAS accredited ISO 9001-2015 Certificate for the successful implementation of quality systems in all our areas of operations. This is the result of our Zero compromise on Quality strategy.

We have also been accredited by Indian Customs as Authorized Economic Operators.

Our AEO Certificate no is INAABCM2341J0F225 which implies that Machado is in Complaint with the WCO’s Safe Framework of Standards.

People

Machado Sons Pvt. Ltd. has got the best talent pool and we are proud of them. One can find the perfect blend of Highly experienced and talented New blood equally shouldering the responsibilities and performing the tasks to perfection. The strength of our staff is the commitment to the job and the passion with which they carry out the same is adorable.

Teamwork is the mantra behind our success and Team Machado Strikes in a single chord and completes the work at the minimum time frame.

Our Infrastructure

 Our Infrastructure strengths are
 as under : 

  • Highly Qualified and well-experienced Staff strength of  45 no’s.
  • Office situated within the port area itself.
  • 24-hour working office operating under shifts.
  • A warehouse for your storage needs.
  • The leased internet line for Complete Office is WIFI enabled.

CHA

Our Core business has been the Customs Clearance of the Inbound and Exbound Cargo through Tuticorin Sea Port & ICD Tuticorin. We are the first to introduce the systematic clearance module which provides the customer with foolproof documentation, snag-free custom clearance, smoother and safer transportation of cargo, and value for money spent on clearance.

As authorized  Custom Brokers (CB) or Clearing and forwarding agents (Lic.No.: TUT 72/05), we play a vital role in Import-Export Trade, which involves the processing of documents with Customs authority, Liaison with liners, Port Trust, Transportation, Warehousing and obtaining benefits from Customs. We undertake Import Cargo Clearance, Export Cargo Clearance, Transportation of Import and export cargo, and Fumigation Services.

We are the pioneers in the field of customs clearance and we create the benchmarks for the trade to follow. We have been accredited with various laurels issued by the port.

Stevedoring

We provide break bulk /  General cargo services in Tuticorin seaport. Our in-house expertise enables us to undertake handling/stevedoring of all types of bulk cargoes for export or import, be it in loose bulk, or bagged. We provide One Stop Solution by providing Unloading from vessels, Customs Clearing, Warehousing, Packing, Re-packing, Transportation, and delivery up to the last mile.

     What we provide:

  • Arrangement of all necessary permissions for cargo operations for export or import and proper documentation Arranging requisite cargo handling equipment,  manpower, and transport
  • Arranging open plots, covered godowns, and sheds as per requirement
  • Vessel cargo operations for loading or discharging, ensuring speedy operations  with minimum handling loss/damage
  • Arranging necessary surveys as required by the client
  • Arranging cargo weighed and tally records during entire operations
  • Handling ship-to-shore and shore-to-ship cargo operations.
  • Clearing with customs through in-house CHA for import or export

Fumigation Division

In tune with our vision of providing complete cargo solutions, we have started our PEST CONTROL DIVISION to provide fumigation services for both Export and import cargo. Our Pest Control Division has been approved by O/o plant Quarantine and Storage, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Tamilnadu for fumigation and pest control activities. We have also got accreditation for fumigation as per ISPM Standards. Our accreditation number is 110/MB. Our Pest Control Division has been equipped with all the latest instruments and we follow the proven technology by using Methyl Bromide and Aluminum Phosphide (Phosphine) gas for its operation. We are equipped to meet a wide spectrum of requirements. Further, we have an able team of experts to handle the entire operation.

Our Valuable Clients

Feedback

Export Consultant

Yes, working together is a success. Do you have an office in Chennai? My client is a wheat Flour manufacturer and exporter. We need to seek Ocean Freight for various destinations and need to contact your other services. Thanks, m.raphael@vsnl.net

Get in touch

To get in touch with Machadosons Logistics, please call or email us. For site-specific contact details, and to get a quote, please use the form below.

Address

Machado Sons Private Limited,
106J/33, Millerpuram 2nd Street,
Tuticorin – 628 004

Phone No

+91 99421 72455
+91 461 2354111/ 222 / 333

Fax No

+91 0461-2353444 / 555




    Get in touch

    To get in touch with Machadosons Logistics, please call or email us. For site-specific contact details, and to get a quote, please use the form below.

    Address

    Machado Sons Private Limited,
    106J/33,
    Millerpuram 2nd Street,
    Tuticorin – 628 004

    Phone No

    +91 99421 72455
    +91 461 2354111/ 222 / 333

    Fax No

    +91 0461-2353444 / 555




      Get in touch

      To get in touch with Machadosons Logistics, please call or email us. For site-specific contact details, and to get a quote, please use the form below.

      Address

      Machado Sons Private Limited,
      106J/33, Millerpuram 2nd Street,
      Tuticorin – 628 004

      Phone No

      +91 99421 72455
      +91 461 2354111 / 222 / 333

      Fax No

      +91 0461-2353444 / 555




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