A legacy rooted in resilience and vision
Amidst the chaos of World War I in 1917, two visionary brothers in Bombay (now Mumbai) dared to dream beyond the confines of their family’s textile business. Chinubhai Kalidass & Bros (CKB) was born on February 6, 1917, as India faced the challenges of colonial rule. The Sheth brothers laid the foundation for what would become one of India’s pioneering logistics enterprises — marking the beginning of a journey defined by resilience, foresight and innovation in customs broking.
Who We Are
What We Do
The early years: setting new standards in logistics
CKB started with a singular focus on Customs Broking, quickly becoming synonymous with professionalism, reliability and efficiency. The Sheth brothers envisioned a service that seamlessly connected exporters and importers, offering unparalleled expertise at competitive rates. This vision set a benchmark that continues to inspire CKB’s operations today.
Post-independence growth: building for the future
As India gained independence and began its journey as a global trade partner, CKB expanded its horizons. With strategically located offices, advanced infrastructure including trucks, trailers, warehouses and Inland Container Depots (ICDs), the company evolved to meet the growing demands of international trade. Each generation of the Sheth family added its own contributions, transforming CKB into a closely-knit yet professionally managed enterprise known for delivering consistent customer satisfaction.
Comprehensive logistics solutions for a changing world
Today, CKB operates on a global scale under the leadership of the third generation of the Sheth family. As a forward-thinking, professionally managed organization, CKB offers a broad spectrum of end-to-end logistics solutions, including:
