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Q1: What is the founding year of B. Ghose & Co. Pvt., Ltd.?
A1: The company was founded in 1956.
Q2: In what city and port did B. Ghose & Co. initially engage in stevedoring and transportation services?
A2: Initially, B. Ghose & Co. engaged in stevedoring and transportation services at the ports of Calcutta and Haldia.
Q3: What is the name of the governmental enterprise that B. Ghose has effectively managed Inland Container Depots (ICDs) on behalf of?
A3: The company has effectively managed ICDs on behalf of Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).
Q4: Where are some of the strategic locations where B. Ghose has set up Inland Container Depots (ICDs)?
A4: Some of the strategic locations include Tughlakabad (Delhi), Jaipur, Guwahati, Rewari, and Birgunj in Nepal.
Q5: What is the name of the global steel conglomerate for which B. Ghose undertakes overseas mining operations?
A5: The company undertakes overseas mining operations for Mittal Steels.
Q6: How many TPA (tons per annum) does the overseas mining operation boast an impressive material output for Mittal Steels?
A6: The overseas mining operation boasts an impressive material output of 300,000 TPA.
Q7: What is the name of the prestigious award that B. Ghose has earned for handling the largest number of vessels in Kolkata Dock Systems?
A7: The company has earned the prestigious Port Trophy for handling the largest number of vessels in Kolkata Dock Systems.
Q8: How many machines does B. Ghose's Reachstacker fleet comprise, and what other equipment is part of their container terminal handling operations?
A8: The company's Reachstacker fleet comprises over 12 machines, alongside numerous cranes and forklifts, as part of their container terminal handling operations.
Q9: What is the total barging capacity of B. Ghose's fleet along the Hooghly River?
A9: The total barging capacity of B. Ghose's fleet along the Hooghly River is 25,000 MT (tons).
Q10: In what year did B. Ghose evolve into ship owners from conventional brokers?
A10: The company evolved into ship owners in 1999.
Q11: What is the name of the Singaporean counterpart with whom B. Ghose partnered to venture into ship acquisition?
A11: The company partnered with a Singaporean counterpart to venture into ship acquisition.
Q12: Who is one of the esteemed clients of B. Ghose's chartering activities, specifically in freight forwarding and cargo booking?
A12: Renowned Agri trade leader, Viterra India, is among the esteemed clients of B. Ghose's chartering activities.