Logistics is the cornerstone of the e-commerce industry and there is a tremendous growth of the logistics industry in India. The Indian logistic industry is expected to reach over 2 million markets by 2020. We can expect a growth of this industry 10% annually for the next 4 to 5 years. Logistics makes transport easier for industry and the logistic firms in India combine responsiveness and expertise to provide an apt solution. Around 20 million people are working in this sector and there are varieties of start-ups emerging across India mainly focusing on using the latest technology.
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1. Agarwal Packers and Movers
Agarwal packers and movers started their business in 1987 and currently, they are one of the best logistic companies in India. They have won the title of the largest logistics company and they operate domestically as well as internationally. The company has 102 branches and spread across 1264 locations all over India. The company is ISO certified and they focus on using the latest technology to reduce the cost of operation. They have more than 3000 employees and the annual turnover of the company is Rs359 Cr.
2. Blue Dart
Blue Dart is a leading logistics company in India established in 1983 with head office in Chennai and it serves customers across southeast Asia. In 1994 they started international services for air packages. The company has more than 85 warehouses and they deliver goods in perfect condition. Blue dart remains a preferred choice for customers to send important documents like ID cards, passport, certificates, and office documents. The premium quality packaging withstands dust, damage, and moisture. Blue dart uses the latest technology to track the location of the assignment by simply adding the tracking code.
3. DTDC
DTDC is a well-known logistics company in India that started its journey in the year 1990 and by 2000 the company expanded its operation in the US and UK. They have won a national award for an exemplary position and they provide door to door delivery on time. The company has 22000 employees and they provide courier services domestically and internationally. The company has shown remarkable growth in services like e-commerce, reverse logistics, premium express delivery, and priority courier. The company has the head office in Bangalore and possesses revenue more than a hundred crores.
4. FedEx
FedEx is a leading logistics company established in 1973 and they are exceptionally popular due to fast and efficient service. The company is spread across 200 countries and they hold the record of handling 2.6 billion shipments in just one day. They have more than 300000 employees across the globe with corporate offices in Dallas, USA. Their operating units include courier services, home delivery, ground service, e-commerce, warehouse and supply chain management. They are providing services across all major cities in India. They handle high volume businesses such as e-commerce and support robust web integration for faster processing.
5. First Flight
The first flight established in 1986 is one of the top logistic companies in Mumbai. They hold the most extensive network in India and they are leading partners of e-commerce in our country. The leading logistics company has been into the business for 30 years and they are providing excellent services across the country. They offer a tracking facility through which clients can track the location of the consignment. They provide services domestic and international. The company possesses a centralized billing facility, round the clock delivery on request, residential delivery on Sunday, instant electronic confirmation of delivery through the website, and customized courier service to near and dear ones.
6. VRL Logistics
VRL Logistics is a group headquartered in Karnataka, and the company was established in the year 1976. The company owns a fleet of 445 buses and more than 4000 good transport vehicles. Initially, they started their business in a small town in North Karnataka with a single truck and gradually they expanded their services to Bangalore, Hubli, and Belgaum. The company holds a total revenue of Rs 2128 Cr with a market capital of 2380 Cr. The company holds the largest fleet owners of commercial vehicles in India. VRL logistics offer 3PL and warehousing solutions to customers and they operate through a network of 929 branches and franchisees.
7. Ecom Express
Ecom Express is an Indian logistic startup moving into a major growth and they are popular providing end to end services to customers. The company started its operation in 2013 with 35 towns and 42 distribution centers in North India with 250 employees. They mainly focus on speed, safe, and reliable express delivery service to the e-commerce industry. Ecom Express runs a unique business system like warehousing management service and biometric verification methods. The start-up has 3000 employees currently on board and delivered 20 million packages this year. The company is planning to expand from 190 to 800 more locations in the next 5 years.
8. Container Corporation of India Ltd
Container Corporation of India Ltd was established in 1988 and they are one of the largest logistic companies in India in terms of sale. The government company is providing air cargo services to customers since 1999. They have 79 inland container depo and they offer reliable and cost-effective logistic solutions to customers. The service mainly focuses on promoting containerization and make sure the customer receives value for the investment. The company has revenue of Rs 6956 Cr with market capital Rs 34772 Cr. They are the market leaders with the largest network of 84 ICDs in India.
9. Aegis Logistics Ltd
Aegis Logistics was founded in 1956 and they are leaders in gas, chemical, and oil transporting. Their shares trade in the Bombay Stock exchange and National Stock Exchange. They are one of the biggest logistic companies in terms of revenue. The company has a market capital of Rs 5949 Cr and a revenue of Rs 6846 Cr. The group has five different business segment and they operate liquid handling terminals like LPG, filling plants, pipeline, and gas stations to deliver service. Aegis group also operates internationally. The company was awarded an operation & maintenance contract for product storage. In 2015, they established a joint venture with Japan.
10. Allcargo Logistics Ltd
Allcargo is a private sector and a global leader in the logistics field. The company provides innovative services to clients across India. They have a strong network of more than 300 offices across 160 countries worldwide. The company was established in 1983 and by 2020 their turnover has crossed 2 billion dollars. Allcargo logistics head office is in Mumbai and they have more than 250 branches across India. Recently they have started e-commerce logistics focusing speed, accuracy, and scalability. They have set up warehouses in different parts of India and they handle shipment using the latest technology. The company has a revenue of Rs 6895 Cr.
11. Mahindra Logistics Ltd
Mahindra Logistics is one of the 3PL solution providers in the logistics sector with a revenue Rs 3822 Cr. The private company was incorporated in 2007 and they provide logistic solutions, warehousing, freight forwarding, and supply chain services. The company mainly focuses on rural transportation and the company operates in two distinct business segments, supply chain management, and corporate people transport solutions.
12. Transport Corporation of India Ltd
TCI was established in 1958 and the logistics company currently runs with a fleet of vehicles. They have 1400 offices across the globe with more than 5000 employees. They are prominent logistic and supply chain providers and they mainly focus on cargo transportation in India. The company operates 7000 trucks with a fleet of 4 cargo ships and 10 million squ.feet of warehousing space. The company has a revenue of Rs 1055 Cr and a market capital of Rs 2908 Cr.
13. Future Supply Chain Solutions Ltd
The company is India’s largest organized third party supply chain and logistics service, provider. The company offers warehouse structure, pan-India distribution network, transportation model, and automated technology system support. The company operates in various sectors including retail, fashion, apparel, food and beverage, e-commerce, health-care, automotive and engineering, electronics and technology, home, and furniture.
14. Adani Logistics Company
Adani group is the largest private multi-port operator and they are a part of an integrated infrastructure corporation. Adani logistics provide end to end service container, bulk, chemical, auto, and liquid industries. The group offers auto, inland waterways, rail operation, warehouses, and Agri logistics services to customers. Their logistic terminal capacity is around 400,000 TEUs and spread across 400 acres. The company has multi-modal logistic parks at Patli, Kishangarh, Kilaraipur, and Kanech. The revenue of the company is Rs 582 Cr.
15. Gati
Gati is a logistics company headquartered in Hyderabad, India providing service for the last 29 years. Their network spread across 672 districts and 190k pin codes. The company is offering services like logistic solutions, warehouse management, freight forwarding, trading, cold chain, and e-commerce logistics limited. Clients can track their consignment online and recently they have launched a new service named premium flexilite under which the size of the good to be transport is up to 5kg, the rate will be just Rs 60. The logistics company in India has been awarded an ISO 9001 certification.