The company was established in 1947 and in 1972 it was incorporated into the Kotak Group.

The Company has its Registered Office in Kolkata and Head Office in Mumbai. It has a network of own offices at major Indian Ports and Inland Container Depots.

ULA is accredited with prestigious ISO 9001:2000 Certification.

The Company employs on its rolls over 345 dedicated, qualified and highly experienced personnel to handle services of Ship Agency, Stevedoring, Ship Chartering, Freight Forwarding (MTO), Ownership & Management of CFS and Container Terminals.