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Yes. To offer multimodal transport services in Kolkata or anywhere in India, a company must hold a valid MTO license issued by the Directorate General of Shipping (DG Shipping) under the Multimodal Transportation of Goods Act, 1993.
Yes, MTO companies in Kolkata must be registered and approved by the Directorate General of Shipping India, to legally operate and offer multimodal logistics services.
MTOs provide cargo handling, freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and end-to-end logistics across domestic and international routes.
Applicants must submit documents such as
Company Certificate of Incorporation
Memorandum & Articles of Association (MOA & AOA)
PAN and GST registration of the company
Audited financial statements and CA certificate
Income Tax Returns of the company
Agency agreements with foreign partners
Office address proof
Sample Multimodal Transport Document (MTD)
MTO liability insurance policy
Application form and fee payment receipt submitted to the Directorate General of Shipping.
Yes. MTO licenses must be renewed before their expiry date. Failure to renew on time can result in suspension of operations or removal from the list of registered MTOs.