Eshan Chandra Bose, like a true visionary, saw the emerging importance of Calcutta Port as the gateway for sea borne trade, linking the world with eastern India. Following his dream and sensing the potential in stevedoring he pioneered the setting up of E.C.Bose & Co.Pvt.Ltd(ECB) in 1851. For over 158 exciting years, through the fluctuating fortunes of Calcutta Port, the company has stood steadfas
t like a rock, never losing sight of the founders vision ………. Strengthening foundations, modernizing & diversifying to meet emerging market needs, while, despite fierce competition, continuously charting a steady growth. ECB today is arguably the oldest, and has developed into being among the largest stevedores in India. A particularly strong presense in the east alongwith a thorough all–India network has given ECB an enviable position in the trade. Alongside its core shipping related activities, Group ECB has also successfully diversified into three major areas : Dredging; Mining, Import & Export/Trading, Construction & Earthwork for site development. Little wonder then, that Group ECB, with mature networks and innovative systems in place is imminently poised for a major leap forward into the fast track globalization scenario.
