Rating Rationale
December 22, 2022 | Mumbai

Allcargo Logistics Limited

Long-term rating reaffirmed at 'CRISIL AA/Stable’ on Rs.791.8 crore bank facilities and NCDs; Rs.300 crore term loans continue on ‘CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing’; Short-term rating reaffirmed

 

Rating Action

Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated

Rs.875 Crore

Long Term Rating

CRISIL AA/Stable (Reaffirmed)

Short Term Rating

CRISIL A1+ (Reaffirmed)

 

Total Bank Loan Facilities Rated

Rs.300 Crore

Long Term Rating

CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing (Continues on ‘Rating Watch with Developing Implications’)

 

Rs.100 Crore Non Convertible Debentures

CRISIL AA/Stable (Reaffirmed)

Rs.50 Crore Non Convertible Debentures

CRISIL AA/Stable (Reaffirmed)

Note: None of the Directors on CRISIL Ratings Limited’s Board are members of rating committee and thus do not participate in discussion or assignment of any ratings. The Board of Directors also does not discuss any ratings at its meetings.

1 crore = 10 million   

Refer to annexure for Details of Instruments & Bank Facilities

Detailed Rationale

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ratings on the long-term bank facilities and non-convertible debentures amounting Rs 941.8 crore (including Rs 150 crore NCDs) of Allcargo Logistics Limited (Allcargo; a part of the Allcargo group) at CRISIL AA/Stable’ and also reaffirmed the short-term ratings at ‘CRISIL A1+’.

 

Also, CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its outstanding rating on the long-term bank facilities amounting Rs 300 crore at CRISIL AA-’ while continuing with ‘Ratings Watch with Developing Implications’. These facilities will move to the new entity, Transindia Realty & Logistics Parks Ltd (TRL), post demerger.

 

Allcargo continues to report strong operating performance with operating income in the first half of fiscal 2023 growing by 30% on-year to Rs 10,975 crore and EBITDA of Rs 828 crore at 7.5% margin driven mainly by the MTO business, Nordicon and Speedy acquisitions which was well supported by other businesses. On November 09, 2022, the company announced completion of the Blackstone deal with expected receipts of Rs 288 crore (excluding Rs 112 crore of optionally convertible debentures treated equity-like by CRISIL Ratings) to be used for debt reduction as well as acquisition of 30% stake in the express logistics JV, Gati Kintetsu Express Pvt Ltd (Gati KWE) for Rs 406.5 crore. Further on November 24, 2022 the company announced acquisition of 75% stake in Fair Trade GmbH Schiffahrt, Handel und Logistik (FairTrade, a German LCL/FCL consolidator) for EUR 12 million (~Rs 100 crore). This will be funded using cash surplus at its global subsidiary. Allcargo’s financial risk profile with consolidated debt of Rs 1,308 crore and cash and equivalents of Rs 905 crore on September 30, 2022 is expected to remain healthy despite these transactions.

 

Earlier in December-2021, the company's board of directors had approved a scheme of de-merger, wherein the Allcargo (post demerger) will house the flagship and globally leading LCL consolidator business (under multi-modal transport operations (MTO) segment), express logistics (under subsidiary Gati Limited), and contract logistics (under 61% JV, ACCI), whereas the container freight stations (CFS)/inland container depot (ICD) business will be de-merged into a new company Allcargo Terminals Limited (ATL) while the asset-heavy businesses viz. equipment rental, logistics parks and other real estate assets will move into TRL. Under the scheme, all the three companies will have mirror shareholding. Each shareholder of Allcargo would be issued shares of the two new companies viz ATL and TRL in 1:1 ratio, in consideration for the demerger.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the strong business and financial risk profile of Allcargo, post de-merger, wherein bank facilities amounting Rs 1,025 crore (Including Rs 83.2 crore of short-term facilities) will remain. Allcargo will house the flagship and globally leading LCL consolidation business in the international supply chain market (under MTO segment), which is well supported by the forward and backward integration benefits from the express logistics business (under the subsidiary Gati Limited), and contract logistics (under 61% JV, ACCI), (aggregate revenue of Rs 19,760 crore or 95% share of Allcargo group's consolidated revenue for fiscal 2022, ~83% of EBITDA, 63% share of debt and 90% of cash).

 

Healthy revenue growth and improved operating profitability resulted in healthy cash accruals and improved credit metrics in fiscal 2022, which is expected to continue over the medium term. With moderate capital spending, debt metrics are expected to witness improvement over the medium term, thereby strengthening the financial risk profile further.

 

On the other hand, the credit risk profile of TRL would be marked by healthy rental revenue streams and cash flows. TRL’s debt profile is evolving as the company may resort to debt reduction using existing liquid surplus (of Rs 905 crore as of September-2022), funds expected to be received from Blackstone (~Rs 300 crore), and healthy cash accruals till the completion of de-merger. CRISIL Ratings will resolve the watch and take a final rating action following detailed discussion with management and clarity on business and financial risk profile of TRL post demerger. 

 

The group (including ACCI) achieved operating income of Rs 20,699 crore in fiscal 2022, along with EBITDA more than doubling than last year to Rs 1,454 crore resulting in operating margins of  7.0%. The growth was led by strong performance in the MTO segment with revenue more than doubling to Rs 17,643 crore in fiscal 2022, supported by continued strong volume growth along with higher realisation on the back of high freight costs. The MTO segment performance is expected to benefit from the acquisition of 65% stake in Nordicon group in July-2021 at an enterprise value of EUR 32 million.

 

In the CFS/ICD segment, the group achieved revenue of Rs 578 crore in fiscal 2022 supported mainly by volume growth. The group also announced acquisition of Speedy Multimodes for Rs 102 crore in November 2021, which has become accretive from second half of this fiscal. Gati’s performance improved with healthy volumes while improvement in utilization supported project and engineering (P&E) segment. ACCI JV continued to do well in the contract logistics business.

 

With debt-funded acquisition and higher working capital funding requirement, the group’s debt (excluding leases) increased marginally to Rs 1,744 crore as of March 31, 2022 as compared to Rs 1,652 crore as of March 2021. The construction of 4 million square feet warehouses as part of Blackstone deal has been completed and pre-leased to marque clients along with Lease Rental Discounting debt on the books. The deal has been completed in November-2022 with inflows of Rs 288 crore (excluding OCDs) expected to be received in another 3-4 weeks which will be used for debt reduction. The company’s deleveraging plan with monetisation of completed, leased warehouses to Blackstone, sale of non-core assets along with improvement in working capital debt will be critical for improvement in debt metrics in the near term.

 

The group has streamlined Gati’s operations along with divestment of non-core assets and subsequent deleveraging. Consequently, Gati’s debt has decline to Rs 159 crore as of March 31, 2022 as compared to Rs 397 crore as of March 31, 2020. Gati is expected to facilitate end-to-end transportation services for the group’s clientele and provide business synergies over the medium term with improving profitability which would remain the key monitorable.

 

According to the management, the objective of this demerger is to accelerate growth across businesses by creating independent business undertakings, improve access to capital, streamline operations, reduce costs and thereby unlock value in each of these business segments.

 

The demerger is likely to take about 4-6 months more subject to necessary statutory and regulatory approvals from Stock Exchanges, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Income Tax Authority, and equity shareholders. Company has received approval from majority lenders and shareholders.

 

The ratings continue to reflect the Allcargo group’s diversified operations and established position in the global non-vessel owing common carrier (NVOCC), domestic CFS and courier service businesses. The ratings are also supported by an adequate financial risk profile because of steady annual cash-generating ability, though debt metrics are moderate. These strengths are partially offset by susceptibility to risks inherent in the logistics industry arising from volatility in export-import (EXIM) trade volumes, and delays in execution of projects impacting the performance of the P&E business.

Analytical Approach

  • For arriving at the ratings, CRISIL Ratings has combined the business and financial risk profiles of Allcargo and its 151 subsidiaries including Gati Limited. This is because the entities, collectively referred to as the Allcargo group, are under a common management and have strong financial and operational linkages. CRISIL Ratings has also combined the business and financial risk profiles of its 61% joint-venture, ACCI, as it is in a similar business and has operational linkages with the group.
  • Furthermore, CRISIL Ratings has amortised goodwill on acquisitions made by the group, over five years from the date of each acquisition. For Gati Ltd, goodwill of Rs 224 crore has been amortised beginning fiscal 2020 while for Nordicon and Speedy, Rs 92 and Rs 33 crore has been amortised beginning fiscal 2022.
  • CRISIL Ratings has also treated the optionally convertible debentures (received as a part of Blackstone deal) as equity-like given full convertibility post completion of the deal.
  • CRISIL Ratings has adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) by excluding lease rental components with depreciation and finance costs to comply with IndAS116 on lease accounting. Accordingly, CRISIL Ratings has not included lease liabilities in debt.

 

Please refer Annexure - List of entities consolidated, which captures the list of entities considered and their analytical treatment of consolidation.

Key Rating Drivers & Detailed Description

Strengths:

  • Established position in the global NVOCC, domestic CFS, and courier service businesses: The group is India’s largest, and a leading global operator, in the NVOCC business, backed by a strong network. It is the largest player in the Less than Container Load (LCL) freight-forwarding industry globally. Despite challenging global trade conditions in fiscal 2021 owing to the pandemic, the volume in this business grew 7%, by gaining market share due to an established global network and longstanding relationships with customers. With recovery in global trade environment this fiscal as well support from Nordicon acquisition, volumes have grown at a healthy 20% on-year in fiscal 2022.

 

The group is expected to continue witnessing healthy volume growth and realisation this fiscal which would support overall revenue growth and profitability. The group will be leveraging on its existing global network and bolt-on acquisitions that should help the NVOCC business grow steadily over the medium term.

 

Besides, the group is a leading player in the CFS segment, with stations at four major ports of India, an ICD at Dadri (Uttar Pradesh) alongwith recently acquired CFS at Speedy Multimodes. Gati is one of the largest courier companies having extensive coverage in India and offers transportation solutions, e-commerce, trade inventory management, freight forwarding, and cold chain solutions; besides running fuel stations. Any substantial change in freight rates or EXIM volume may impact overall growth and will be a key monitorable.

 

  • Integrated logistics player with presence across diversified segments: The Allcargo group has a diversified business risk profile with six major segments ― NVOCC, CFS, P&E, warehousing, and contract logistics and Gati — contributing 85%, 3%, 1%, 0.4%, 3% and 7%, respectively, to the total group revenue in fiscal 2022.

 

Gati’s extensive reach provides vertical integration to the MTO business which, along with the diversified businesses, enhances the group’s ability to offer integrated transportation, logistics and warehousing solutions to its diversified clientele, thus enhancing the business risk profile. The group is setting up built-to-suit pre-leased Grade-A warehousing assets at strategic locations across various cities in India; a part of these will be sold to Blackstone according to pre-agreed terms and the remaining leased out on a long-term basis. Rental income from the unsold and leased warehouses has further diversified the cash flow streams.

 

  • Adequate and improving financial risk profile:  The group’s financial risk profile remains adequate as of September 2022 with gross debt reducing to Rs 1,308 crore as of September, 30, 2022 with healthy cash accruals. Earlier, Group's debt increased marginally to Rs 1,852 crore as of March-2022 as compared to Rs 1,652 crore as of March 2021, mainly due to increased working capital requirement in MTO business on the back of high freight rates and realisations as well as acquisitions of Nordicon and Speedy this fiscal. Strong operating performance in fiscal 2023 is likely to lead to improved cash generation over the medium. With closure of Blackstone deal, receipt of remaining cashflows, and continued healthy cash generation debt, capital structure is expected to improve in the near term despite the acquisition funding, and remains a key monitorable. Debt/EBITDA stood at 1.20 times as on March 31, 2022 as compared to 2.8 times as on March 31, 2021, and is expected to improve further in fiscal 2023.

 

Weaknesses:

  • Volatility in EXIM trade volume: The NVOCC business is directly linked to global EXIM trade, and hence, a steep fall in in it could weaken the business by constraining profitability per twenty-foot equivalent unit. The CFS business, which is directly linked to the Indian trade, is exposed to risks arising from variations in EXIM trade, and customs policies. Sluggishness in Indian EXIM trade, in case of a steep fall in global trade, could impact utilisation levels and profitability. Furthermore, low entry barrier has encouraged implementation of new CFS facilities by new and existing players, leading to build-up of surplus facilities; this will intensify price-based competition in the long term, thereby restricting profitability.

 

  • Vulnerability of the P&E business to delays in project execution: In the P&E business, the group has been executing important projects for reputed clients such as Reliance Industries Ltd (‘CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+’), Larsen & Toubro Ltd (‘CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+’), Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd (‘CRISIL AA+/Stable/CRISIL A1+’) and NTPC Ltd (‘CRISIL AAA/Stable/CRISIL A1+’); and has an effective equipment fleet of over 800 units. However, the business is heavily dependent on the domestic economy and the pace of project execution and completion. Around 70% of revenue is derived from power, oil and gas, cement and metals sectors, which are exposed to uneven investment cycles and economic slowdown. While the group intends to make the P&E business asset-light through increase in leased asset proportion and sale of unproductive assets, the resultant benefits to operating performance will continue to be a monitorable. 

Liquidity: Strong

Liquidity is supported by substantial cash generation, cash surplus of Rs 905 crore as on September 30, 2022 and average bank limit utilisation (average utilisation of the fund-based limit for the group was 31% during the six months through October-2022). Cash accrual of more than Rs 800 crore should comfortably meet debt obligation of Rs 258 crore in fiscal 2023 and Rs 261 crore in fiscal 2024 with funds from Blackstone deal supporting funding of Fairtrade and 30% stake acquisition in Gati KWE. The group is not expected to undertake any major capital expenditure (capex) programme in fiscal 2023, except for completion of warehouses. Any large cash outflows from Allcargo in the form of dividend payout or share-buyback or any large debt-funded acquisitions; would remain the key monitorables.

 

ESG Profile

CRISIL Ratings believes that Allcargo’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) profile supports its already strong credit risk profile.

 

The logistics sector has a relatively higher impact on the environment because of the inherent nature of assets utilized for the physical delivery of goods. However, given Allcargo is a leading LCL consolidator, its direct impact on environment is limited vis-à-vis its partners and customers who might have higher impact. The company though has a social impact because of its large and diverse workforce. Allcargo has continuously focused on mitigating its environmental and social impact. 

 

Key ESG highlights:

  • Allcargo began releasing its ESG report from fiscal 2020 setting out qualitative parameters of the ESG emphasizing its commitment to creating a better world
  • Through its CSR arm, Avashya Foundation, it is working to bring about inclusive development in six focus areas: Health, Education, Environment, Women Empowerment, Sports and Disaster Relief, through its network of reliable partner NGOs who are doing incredible work on the ground.
  • Company has planted more than 710,000 trees through Avashya Foundation’s Maitree initiative
  • Company has 50% women in the workforce in its global subsidiary, ECU Worldwide and endeavours to achieve similar levels in other group companies
  • It has adequate governance structure with 50% of its board comprising independent directors and extensive disclosures.

 

There is growing importance of ESG among investors and lenders. Allcargo’s commitment to ESG principles will play a key role in enhancing stakeholder confidence, given its high share of market borrowings in its overall debt and access to both domestic and foreign capital markets.

Outlook: Stable

CRISIL Ratings believes the Allcargo group will sustain its strong business risk profile as an integrated logistics player and benefit from diversified revenue streams over the medium term.

Rating Sensitivity factors

Upward factors

  • Steady revenue growth and sustained operating margin above 8-8.5%, resulting in healthy cash accruals
  • Continued improvement in debt metrics, supported by better cash generation and debt reduction from proceeds of monetisation of assets

 

Downward factors

  • Moderation in the business risk profile, including due to weak operating performance (operating margins below 5%), owing to slowdown in trade volumes, impacting cash flows
  • Large, debt-funded capex or acquisition, resulting in sustained and significant weakening in debt/EBITDA from current levels
  • Any large cash outflow in the form of dividend or share buyback or large acquisition affecting liquidity

 

Rating sensitivity factors for facilities rated CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing

Upward factors

  • Strengthened business risk profile comprising large portfolio of lease generating assets with high occupancy rates and rentals, resulting in higher cashflows
  • Substantial improvement in debt metrics with sustained debt/EBITDA below 0.5 times and adequate liquidity

 

Downward factors

  • Lower operating performance and cashflows due to lower rentals or occupancy in leased assets
  • Weakening of debt metrics with debt/EBITDA consistently above 1.25-1.5 times, on account of lower operating performance or higher debt-funded expansion plans or delay in deleveraging plan
  • Exposure to implementation or leasing risk related to new assets under development

About the Company

The Allcargo group, promoted by Mr Shashi Kiran Shetty, provides logistics services such as NVOCC, CFS, ICD, warehousing, coastal shipping, project logistics and equipment leasing. As on March 31, 2020, the promoter group held 70.01% in Allcargo.

 

The group is an MTO operator and offers logistics services, such as consolidation of LCL and FCL cargo for exporters and importers. In 2003, it forward integrated into CFS operations. Since the acquisition of the Belgium-based ECU Line in 2006, the Allcargo group has emerged as a leading LCL consolidator in the world. In 2011, it acquired MHTC Ltd to strengthen its position in the P&E solutions business. In September 2013, the group acquired Econocaribe Consolidators to increase its presence in the US and its focus on FCL cargo. In May 2016, Allcargo sold its contract logistics, and its freight & forwarding and custom clearance business, housed in subsidiary Hindustan Cargo Ltd, on a slump-sale basis to ACCI, its JV with the promoters of CCI. CCI has transferred its warehousing business to the JV. In April 2020, Allcargo completed acquisition of 46.8% stake in Gati.

 

For first six months through September 2023, Allcargo reported consolidated net profit of Rs 510 crore on revenue of Rs 10,975 crore, against Rs 369 crore and Rs 8,427 crore, respectively, in the corresponding period previous fiscal.

About Gati

Gati, founded in 1989, is one of India’s leading express distribution and supply chain solutions provider, with a strong presence in the Asia Pacific region and SAARC countries. It has an extensive network across India, covering 99% (672 out of 676) districts and operating more than 5402 scheduled routes. It possesses an integrated, multi-modal network of surface, air and rail along with warehouses spread across India. The company’s offerings include transportation solutions, e-commerce, trade inventory management, freight forwarding and cold chain solutions operated through various subsidiaries and JVs.

Key Financial Indicators*

Particulars

Unit

2022

2021

Operating income

Rs crore

20699

10929

Profit after tax (PAT)

Rs crore

947

65

PAT margin

%

4.6

0.6

Adjusted debt/adjusted networth

Times

0.51

0.64

Adjusted interest coverage

Times

16.2

5.01

*Includes ACCI

Any other information: Not applicable

Note on complexity levels of the rated instrument:
CRISIL Ratings` complexity levels are assigned to various types of financial instruments and are included (where applicable) in the 'Annexure - Details of Instrument' in this Rating Rationale.

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Annexure - Details of Instrument(s)

ISIN

Name of Instrument

Date of

Allotment

Coupon Rate (%)

Maturity

Date

Issue Size (Rs. Cr)

Complexity Level

Rating Assigned

with Outlook

NA

Buyers Credit*

NA

NA

NA

34

NA

CRISIL AA/Stable

NA

Term Loan-1

NA

NA

Feb-23

100

NA

CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing

NA

Term Loan-2

NA

NA

Oct-25

192

NA

CRISIL AA/Stable

NA

Term Loan-3

NA

NA

Dec-26

200

NA

CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing

NA

Proposed Term Loan

NA

NA

NA

169.83

NA

CRISIL AA/Stable

NA

Bank Guarantee**

NA

NA

NA

83.2

NA

CRISIL A1+

NA

Cash Credit#

NA

NA

NA

368

NA

CRISIL AA/Stable

NA

Stand By Letter of Credit

NA

NA

NA

27.97

NA

CRISIL AA/Stable

NA

Non-convertible debentures^

NA

NA

NA

150

Simple

CRISIL AA/Stable

#Fully interchangeable with overdraft facility/inland bills discounting/working capital loan

*Fully interchangeable with letter of credit

** Fully interchangeable with WCDL/inland LC

^Not placed yet

Annexure – List of entities consolidated

Sr.No.

Name of Entity

Extent of Consolidation

Rationale for Consolidation

1

Avvashya CCI Logistics Pvt Ltd (formerly, CCI Integrated Logistics Pvt Ltd)

Full

62% JV in similar line of business

2

Gati Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

3

Allcargo Inland Park Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

4

AGL Warehousing Pvt. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

5

Comptech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

6

Speedy Multimodes Limited

Full

Subsidiary

7

Malur Logistics and Industrial Parks Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

8

Koproli Warehousing Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

9

Bhiwandi Multimodal Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

10

Marasandra Logistics and Industrial Parks Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

11

Allcargo Terminals Limited

Full

Subsidiary

12

Avvashya Inland Park Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

13

Zen Cargo Movers Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

14

Gati Projects Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

15

Ecu Worldwide (Argentina) SA

Full

Subsidiary

16

Integrity Enterprises Pty Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

17

FMA-Line Holding N. V.

Full

Subsidiary

18

Ecu International N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

19

HCL Logistics N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

20

AGL N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

21

Ecu Worldwide Logistics do Brazil Ltda

Full

Subsidiary

22

Ecu Worldwide (Chile) S.A

Full

Subsidiary

23

Ecu Worldwide (Guangzhou) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

24

Ecu Worldwide China Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

25

Nordicon Terminals AB

Full

Subsidiary

26

ECU WORLDWIDE (CZ) s.r.o.

Full

Subsidiary

27

Flamingo Line del Ecuador SA

Full

Subsidiary

28

Ecu Worldwide (El Salvador) S.P. Z.o.o S.A. de CV

Full

Subsidiary

29

ELWA Ghana Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

30

Ecu Worldwide (Hong Kong) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

31

CCS Shipping Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

32

Ecu Worldwide Italy S.r.l.

Full

Subsidiary

33

Ecu Worldwide (Cote d'Ivoire) sarl

Full

Subsidiary

34

Jordan Gulf for Freight Services and Agencies Co. LLC

Full

Subsidiary

35

Ecu Shipping Logistics (K) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

36

Ecu Worldwide (Mauritius) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

37

Ecu Worldwide Mexico SA de CV

Full

Subsidiary

38

Ecu Worldwide (Netherlands) B.V.

Full

Subsidiary

39

FCL Marine Agencies B.V.

Full

Subsidiary

40

Ecu Worldwide (Panama) S.A

Full

Subsidiary

41

Flamingo Line del Peru SA

Full

Subsidiary

42

Ecu Worldwide (Philippines) Inc.

Full

Subsidiary

43

Ecu-Line Doha W.L.L.

Full

Subsidiary

44

Ecu - Worldwide (Singapore) Pte. Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

45

Ecu-Line Spain S.L.

Full

Subsidiary

46

Ecu Worldwide (BD) Limited

Full

Subsidiary

47

Société Ecu-Line Tunisie Sarl

Full

Subsidiary

48

Ecu-Line Middle East LLC

Full

Subsidiary

49

Eurocentre FZCO

Full

Subsidiary

50

Ecu Worldwide (UK) Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

51

CLD Compania Logistica de Distribucion SA

Full

Subsidiary

52

PRISM GLOBAL, LLC

Full

Subsidiary

53

Econoline Storage Corp.

Full

Subsidiary

54

OTI Cargo, Inc.

Full

Subsidiary

55

Administradora House Line C.A.

Full

Subsidiary

56

Ecu Worldwide Vietnam Joint Stock Company

Full

Subsidiary

57

Ecu-Line Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

58

Contech Transport Services (Pvt) Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

59

Eculine Worldwide Logistics Co. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

60

FMA-LINE Nigeria Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

61

FMA Line Agencies Do Brasil Ltda

Full

Subsidiary

62

Centro Brasiliero de Armazenagem E Distribuiçao Ltda (Bracenter)

Full

Subsidiary

63

Oconca Container Line S.A. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

64

ECU WORLDWIDE SERVICIOS SA DE CV

Full

Subsidiary

65

ECU Worldwide CEE S.R.L

Full

Subsidiary

66

Ecu Worldwide Baltics

Full

Subsidiary

67

East Total Logistics B.V.

Full

Subsidiary

68

ECU Worldwide Tianjin Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

69

SPECHEM SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (ASIA) PTE. LTD

Full

Subsidiary

70

Asiapac Logistics Mexico SA de CV

Full

Subsidiary

71

Gati Hong Kong Limited

Full

Subsidiary

72

ALX Shipping Agencies India Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

73

Dankuni Industrial Parks Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

74

Ecu Worldwide (Nordicon) AB

Full

Subsidiary

75

Nordicon AB

Full

Subsidiary

76

NORDICON A/S

Full

Subsidiary

77

Asia Pac Logistics DE Guatemala S.A.

Full

Subsidiary

78

Contech Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

79

Avvashya Supply Chain Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

80

Ecu International (Asia) Pvt. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

81

Transindia Logistic Park Pvt Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

82

Allcargo Multimodal Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

83

Jhajjar Warehousing Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

84

Allcargo Warehousing Management Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

85

Venkatapura Logistics and Industrial Parks Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

86

Avvashya Projects Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

87

Panvel Industrial Parks Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

88

Gati- Kintetsu Express Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

89

Gati Import Export Trading Limited

Full

Subsidiary

90

Gati Logistics Parks Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

91

Ecu-Line Algerie sarl

Full

Subsidiary

92

Ecu Worldwide Australia Pty Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

93

Ecu Worldwide (Belgium) N.V

Full

Subsidiary

94

Ecuhold N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

95

Ecu Global Services N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

96

European Customs Brokers N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

97

Allcargo Belgium N.V.

Full

Subsidiary

98

Ecu Worldwide (Canada) Inc.

Full

Subsidiary

99

Flamingo Line Chile S.A.

Full

Subsidiary

100

China Consolidation Services Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

101

Ecu Worldwide (Colombia) S.A.S.

Full

Subsidiary

102

Ecu Worldwide (Cyprus) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

103

Ecu - Worldwide - (Ecuador) S.A.

Full

Subsidiary

104

Ecu World Wide Egypt Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

105

ECU WORLDWIDE (Germany) GmbH

Full

Subsidiary

106

Ecu Worldwide (Guatemala) S.A.

Full

Subsidiary

107

Ecu International Far East Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

108

PT Ecu Worldwide Indonesia

Full

Subsidiary

109

Eurocentre Milan srl.

Full

Subsidiary

110

Ecu Worldwide (Japan) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

111

Ecu Worldwide (Kenya) Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

112

Ecu Worldwide (Malaysia) SDN. BHD.

Full

Subsidiary

113

CELM Logistics SA de CV

Full

Subsidiary

114

Ecu Worldwide Morocco S.A

Full

Subsidiary

115

Rotterdam Freight Station BV

Full

Subsidiary

116

Ecu Worldwide New Zealand Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

117

Ecu-Line Paraguay SA

Full

Subsidiary

118

Ecu-Line Peru SA

Full

Subsidiary

119

Ecu Worldwide (Poland) Sp zoo

Full

Subsidiary

120

Ecu-Line Saudi Arabia LLC

Full

Subsidiary

121

Ecu Worldwide (South Africa) Pty Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

122

ECU Worldwide Lanka (Private) Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

123

Ecu Worldwide (Thailand) Co. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

124

Ecu Worldwide Turkey Taşımacılık Limited Şirketi

Full

Subsidiary

125

Ecu-Line Abu Dhabi LLC

Full

Subsidiary

126

Star Express Company Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

127

Ecu Worldwide (Uruguay) S.A.

Full

Subsidiary

128

Guldary S.A.

Full

Subsidiary

129

Ecu worldwide USA (Econocaribe Consolidators, Inc.)

Full

Subsidiary

130

ECI Customs Brokerage, Inc.

Full

Subsidiary

131

Ports International, Inc.

Full

Subsidiary

132

TransIndia Realty & Logistics Parks Limited

Full

Subsidiary

133

Ocean House Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

134

Asia Line Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

135

Prism Global Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

136

Allcargo Logistics LLC

Full

Subsidiary

137

Ecu Worldwide (Uganda) Limited

Full

Subsidiary

138

FCL Marine Agencies Belgium bvba

Full

Subsidiary

139

Allcargo Hongkong Limited

Full

Subsidiary

140

Almacen y Maniobras LCL SA de CV

Full

Subsidiary

141

ECU TRUCKING, INC.

Full

Subsidiary

142

Allcargo Logistics Africa (PTY) LTD

Full

Subsidiary

143

AGL Bangladesh Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

144

Ecu Worldwide (Bahrain) Co. W.L.L.

Full

Subsidiary

145

PAK DA (HK) LOGISTIC Ltd

Full

Subsidiary

146

Allcargo Logistics FZE

Full

Subsidiary

147

Allcargo Logistics China Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

148

Gati Asia Pacific Pte Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

149

Gati Cargo Express (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.

Full

Subsidiary

150

Hoskote Warehousing Private Limited

Full

Subsidiary

151

PFC Nordic AB

Full

Subsidiary

152

RailGate Nordic AB

Full

Subsidiary

 

Annexure - Rating History for last 3 Years
  Current 2022 (History) 2021  2020  2019  Start of 2019
Instrument Type Outstanding Amount Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Date Rating Rating
Fund Based Facilities LT 1063.83 CRISIL AA/Stable,CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing 23-09-22 CRISIL AA/Stable,CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing 31-12-21 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing 28-12-20 CRISIL AA-/Stable 18-12-19 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing CRISIL AA-/Positive
      -- 24-03-22 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing   -- 03-09-20 CRISIL AA-/Stable 12-12-19 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing --
      --   --   -- 21-07-20 CRISIL AA-/Stable   -- --
      --   --   -- 16-04-20 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing   -- --
Non-Fund Based Facilities ST/LT 111.17 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA/Stable 23-09-22 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA/Stable 31-12-21 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing 28-12-20 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Stable 18-12-19 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing CRISIL AA-/Positive / CRISIL A1+
      -- 24-03-22 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing   -- 03-09-20 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Stable 12-12-19 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing --
      --   --   -- 21-07-20 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Stable   -- --
      --   --   -- 16-04-20 CRISIL A1+ / CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing   -- --
Non Convertible Debentures LT 150.0 CRISIL AA/Stable 23-09-22 CRISIL AA/Stable 31-12-21 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing 28-12-20 CRISIL AA-/Stable 18-12-19 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing CRISIL AA-/Positive
      -- 24-03-22 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing   -- 03-09-20 CRISIL AA-/Stable 12-12-19 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing --
      --   --   -- 21-07-20 CRISIL AA-/Stable   -- --
      --   --   -- 16-04-20 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing   -- --
All amounts are in Rs.Cr.
Annexure - Details of Bank Lenders & Facilities
Facility Amount (Rs.Crore) Rating
Bank Guarantee** 3 CRISIL A1+
Bank Guarantee** 15 CRISIL A1+
Bank Guarantee** 5.2 CRISIL A1+
Bank Guarantee** 60 CRISIL A1+
Buyer Credit Limit* 34 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 25 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 10 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 77 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 37 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 25 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 79 CRISIL AA/Stable
Cash Credit# 115 CRISIL AA/Stable
Proposed Term Loan 169.83 CRISIL AA/Stable
Standby Letter of Credit 27.97 CRISIL AA/Stable
Term Loan 100 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing
Term Loan 192 CRISIL AA/Stable
Term Loan 200 CRISIL AA-/Watch Developing

#Fully interchangeable with overdraft facility/inland bills discounting/working capital loan

*Fully interchangeable with letter of credit

** Fully interchangeable with WCDL/inland LC

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