One of India’s oldest family-owned freight forwarder celebrates 125 years, embracing digital transformation and global growth.
Jeena & Company, one of India’s pioneering freight forwarding firms, celebrated a historic 125th anniversary, bringing together five generations of the Katgara family, decades-long partners, and employees. From a single office in 1900 to a global presence today, the gala reflected over a century of service excellence and enduring partnerships, including a 40-year collaboration with a German client.
Reflecting on this massive milestone, Sam Katgara, Partner, said, “As we celebrate 125 years of Jeena, we continue to honour our legacy of service excellence, built on passion, integrity, and generations of trust. Our strength lies in the loyalty and dedication of our people, with over 25% of our colleagues serving for more than 15 years, reflecting our deep belief in nurturing growth from within. Through challenges and new beginnings, we have remained guided by our values, standing firm not to be the biggest, but to be the best.”
The fifth-generation leaders, Ayesha, Nari, and Jeh Katgara, are stepping into leadership with fresh perspectives. Ayesha Katgara, the Head of the Transformation Office, said, “We take immense pride in our legacy of trust, goodwill, and partnerships. This milestone is not just a reflection of our past but a commitment to the future. With technology, digital transformation, and our people at the core, we are determined to carry forward this heritage while shaping a future that is agile, innovative, and global.”
Nari Katgara added, “At Jeena, we do not measure headcount; we measure heart count. Eleven percent of our workforce have been with us for over 15 years, they carry our history and values forward. We are proud to honour our legacy while shaping a future that is global, innovative, and people-driven. With fresh ideas and bold ambitions, we are committed to carrying this story forward for the next 150 years, and beyond.”
Jeh Katgara said, “Every successful business relies on contributions from all levels and core values established at the beginning. As we prepare to lead Jeena into its next chapter, we feel both the weight of responsibility and the excitement of possibility.”
Prediman Koul, CEO, added, “Today, we are not only celebrating 125 years of Jeena’s presence in the industry but also honouring the service, trust, and dedication that have brought us here. As we raise a toast to the future, we look forward to the next 125 years of delivering excellence, embracing digital transformation, and building more sustainable logistics solutions for our customers worldwide. Very few companies have the privilege of such a legacy, and even fewer get the opportunity to transform themselves for the next century. Jeena is proud to be among them.”
Jeena & Company, India’s first freight forwarder to fully digitise operations, continues to set benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, and service excellence, charting its course for the next 125 years.
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