About Us:-

» Forbes & Company Limited is one of the oldest companies of world that is still in business. (For historical details please read the History of Forbes & Company Limited).

» The company traces its origin to the year 1767 when John Forbes of Aberdeenshire, Scotland started his business in India. Over the years, the management of the company moved from the Forbes Family to the Campbells to the Tata Group and now finally to the well known Shapoorji Pallonji Group; leaders in infrastructure, construction and real estate businesses, amongst many others.

» Forbes & Company Limited has three main businesses, namely Engineering, Shipping and Logistics and Transaction Management Solutions. Many of these businesses have joint ventures with world leaders and are present throughout India and in many other countries. ( Also see our Associate and Subsidiary Companies ).

» Forbes & Company Limited has a tradition of excellence and total customer delight as its singular aim.

» The company, listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, has an eminent Board of Directors and the day to day affairs of the company are managed by a Senate of experienced persons.


Quality Policy :-

Forbes & Company Limited follows a stringent quality policy in all its activities.

The company believes in:

 QPD: Quality, Price, Delivery.

The 5 C’s: Convenience, Comfort, Care, Commitment and Customer Satisfaction.

• It is the legitimate right of every customer to derive total satisfaction from the product or service bought and it should touch their lives meaningfully.

• Total customer satisfaction means maximum possible return on the investment made.

• A satisfied customer is an investment for life.

• Quality should be as sure as sunrise.

• Complaints regarding Quality, if not addressed to your satisfaction may be sent to: achchyut.kumar@forbes.co.in


Our Services:-

OOG / Special Container Cargo


Over-sized and special cargoes, with their unique requirements, can be especially challenging. That is, we are ready to meet that challenge. With years of experience shipping all types of cargo, we offer the expertise and knowledge to help you move your cargo safely and efficiently.



OUT OF Gauge Cargo (OOG)


Cargo DIMENSION exceeding a standard container internal DIMENSION is considered OOG. Maximum weight OF cargo should NOT exceed the safe working load OF respective ports, which would be otherwise considered un-containerized cargo.



Un-containerized Cargo (UC)


Cargos that exceed the container payload OR have dimensions affecting the USE OF the lifting points are classified AS uncontainerized. UC will be rested ON flat racks OR platforms. Lashing AND unlashing will be done onboard.