Category Archives: Warehousing

Revent Precision Engineering, in collaboration with ECS Mobility, announces the establishment of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dharuhera, Haryana. The manufacturing facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and maintains the highest standards, ensuring that the processes meet the quality benchmarks demanded by the market. This marks a significant step in the roadmap to expanding product offerings in the existing automotive segment. Revent Group companies have a presence in domestic and export markets with 13 manufacturing plants across India, creating over 1500 jobs in the coming 10 years. This facility will manufacture ring gears on flex plates, flywheels, and independent ring gears, with a production capacity of over 5,00,000 units in the initial years, and the company will be scaling up the manufacturing unit in the coming years. As these products are in synergy with the existing product line and line of business, it will allow the company to expand its part portfolio in the auto component industry. Revent has been offering diversified one-stop solutions in Ferrous and non-ferrous Castings, Forgings and allied Machining processes, serving a diversified customer base in Passenger and Commercial vehicles, Construction Equipment, Farm Equipment, Two Wheelers and Three Wheelers and other non-automotive sectors like Railways. Speaking on this partnership, Mr. Prakash Khose, MD & Group CEO, of Revent Precision Engineering, said, “We are delighted to introduce the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in partnership with ECS Mobility. It is a momentous step towards our commitment to serving a diverse customer base. This strategic alliance will help us expand into the auto component industry and add new clients to our portfolio. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of manufacturing processes to meet the quality benchmarks.” The …

DHL Express has opened its first automatic shipment sorting hub in New Delhi, India. In 2003, DHL Express opened India’s first ever air-side Express Facility and connected India to the global network with its first dedicated international freighter. This pioneering move led the way for Indian businesses to experience seamless express connections to global markets. In 2017, DHL Express expanded its air-side operations with a new Export Express Terminal to expand EXIM capacity and streamline processes, to support the growing exports trade out of North India. With the current expansion, the total DHL Express Delhi Gateway capacity will grow by nearly 6 times since its inception two decades ago. This new shipment sorting hub spread over 34256 Sq Ft houses the automatic sorting machines with capacity to sort 2000 pieces per hour delivering a 30% improvement in productivity. The 18 sorting chutes, 11 truck docks, and 8 telescopic conveyors help in processing the inbound shipments faster and in turn improve transit times for customers. This is the first auto sort machine to be deployed for any international express processing in India, streamlining processes and delivering better service quality for our customers. The facility also stages outbound export shipments, thereby freeing up space at the existing Export Facility which can then be used for enhancing transit times and service quality for customers. The new shipment sorting hub is LEED gold certified and uses Green Guard certified furniture, energy-efficient air conditioning and lighting systems, while incorporating 20% recycled materials in its interiors. At the inauguration, John Pearson, CEO, DHL Express said, “For over 40 years, at DHL Express we have been committed to providing Indian businesses with a world-class logistics experience. We …

IndoSpace announced the launch of its first in city warehousing facility in Chembur, under the brand name INLOGIS, a cutting-edge in-city warehousing solution in the heart of Mumbai. The facility spans over 1.5 lakhs+ sq. ft offers scalability options ranging from 5000 to 35,000 sq. ft, enhancing urban logistics across several sectors. Strategically located in Chembur, it provides seamless connectivity to South Mumbai, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs, and Navi Mumbai, thus serving over 50% of Mumbai’s population and meeting the growing demand for quick and efficient urban distribution services. It is well connected to major transport routes like the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), Mumbai-Pune Expressway, JNPT Port, Easter Freeway, Eastern Expressway, Airports including the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. Customers in the city increasingly prioritise speed, often preferring to pay more for quicker delivery services. INLOGIS Chembur is poised to transform the logistics industry by utilising vertical space development and maximising Mumbai’s urban landscape’s potential for efficient and last mile warehousing solutions. INLOGIS Chembur has also installed highly efficient cargo elevators and docking stations designed for rapid servicing, resulting in improved dispatch lead times. INLOGIS Chembur targets pivotal sectors such as 3PL, eCommerce, retail, and consumer durables. In response to the growing demand for quick urban delivery, INLOGIS Chembur is set to become a crucial part of the urban warehousing infrastructure. Rajesh Jaggi, Vice Chairman – Real Estate, The Everstone Group, highlights that the focus on urban warehousing is a strategic response to the needs of metropolitan consumers and businesses. INLOGIS Chembur is expected to set new benchmarks in the industry and pave the way for rapid economic growth. IndoSpace’s latest offering is a step towards creating a seamless …

Flyjac Logistics opened Multi-Purpose Logistics Centre (MPLC) in Mumbai. Flyjac is working on setting up multipurpose logistic centres in all Indian metros at a total cost exceeding Rs.700 crores. This latest facility in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, setup at an investment of Rs.300cr, is spread across 5lakh square feet, sitting on a parcel of 22 acres of land. This is the company’s second MPLC, after the maiden facility in Chennai. These MPLCs are aimed at offering improved efficiency and sustainability in serving Flyjac’s esteemed customers to meet their Integrated Logistics needs in the coming times. According to Flyjac officials, this new facility is equipped with automation technologies. including Auto Truck Unloading, Automatic Battery-operated Pallet Trolleys, which will enhance overall efficiency of Logistics operations. Additionally, the complete functioning of the warehouse and related Business processes can be monitored and controlled through an AI-based Control Tower, that ensures speedy and efficient execution. The infrastructure at the MPLC has been setup in a manner that can be scaled up for future requirements in warehousing, trucking and technology. The MPLC inauguration was done by Kaneko Toshihiro, Chief Consul, Consulate General of Japan and Zaiki, Operating Officer, Business Development HQ, LOGISTEED, Japan, Bharat Kaushal, MD Hitachi India, A.V. Ravikumar, CEO & MD, Flyjac Logistics, founding members of Flyjac, were present among others. A.V. Ravikumar said, “Flyjac would continue to uphold their founding values of – ‘Customer Delight, Self-development and Social Welfare.”

Indrani Chatterjee, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Allcargo Group says, “Logistics has always been a service-driven industry. Given the dynamic nature of the industry, it is extremely encouraging to see that more and more logistics companies are emphasizing the role of inclusivity in driving innovation, service competency as well as industry and economic growth. Logistics companies are no longer employing women only in soft-skill driven roles. Women representation is gradually growing in skill and expertise-focused roles, both in entry-level operations-centric profiles and leadership positions. In line with this year’s theme of International Women’s Day – Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress, we need to further broaden our perspective towards training and deploying more women professionals, as a robust women participation in the logistics workforce will further strengthen the industry service delivery capabilities. We should continue working towards building a convenient workplace environment along with offering comprehensive training and mentorships to women professionals to firm up workforce diversity.”

Flyjac Logistics has announced the grand opening of its largest Multi-Purpose Logistics Centre in Taloja, Mumbai, on March 7, 2024! This state-of-the-art facility is set to revolutionize the logistics experience.

DP World announced its multimodal service ‘SARAL-2’, connecting Chennai to the National Capital Region under the ‘SARAL’ initiative. This service is the first multi-modal daily rail freight service with a capacity of 500 TEUs per week. DP World launched the first-of-its-kind dedicated scheduled Rail Freight Service, ‘SARAL’ – ‘Sustainable, Assured, Reliable, and Agile Logistics’, connecting customers from South Gujarat to the markets in and around the National Capital Region (NCR) in November 2023. SARAL-2 leverages DP World’s multimodal services by integrating coastal, rail, and truck operations to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and enhance supply chain efficiencies. With a remarkable reduction of~70% in CO2 emissions compared to road transportation, this dedicated service assures efficient cargo transport for customers in Delhi NCR and Chennai. This innovative second service is a joint initiative by Avana Logistek (part of Unifeeder, a DP World company) and DP World’s rail freight services, to offer customized, reliable, and cost- effective logistics solutions to the trade and businesses with weekly frequency bringing India’s northern markets closer to the southern region. Aligned with PM Gati Shakti National Master plan, SARAL-2 multimodal service will provide seamless multimodal connectivity to various industry clusters in and around the region. Speaking on the launch of the SARAL-2 service for the south, Adhendru Jain, Vice President, Rail and Inland Terminals, DP World Subcontinent, said, “This second service under the SARAL initiative is part of our continuous pursuit of enhancing and streamlining logistics for our valued customers. Our end-to-end multimodal daily service connects businesses based in Chennai with the NCR region, establishing a two-way connection for efficient, reliable, and sustainable operations. This service will surely benefit solar industries, commodity, FMCG, and domestic retail businesses …

Kruti Jobanputra, Director, JW Ventures says, “We put the highest emphasis on the safety and security of cargo. We ensure that our clients’ precious cargo is stored, handled and transport safely and with the highest quality. To ensure this safety, entry into any of our premises will require an appointment and prior notice that has to be given to the security. We track everyone who enters and exits the facility thru the use of a Gate Pass. Every vehicle in and out is checked and is inputted into a register. We 24×7 CCTV surveillance and a 100% power back up for our cold-chain facilities. For the storage of cargo itself, we have ensured that there is only one entry and one exit point so that unauthorized access is limited. The security guards are required to check for ID cards and or some form of authorization that requires a person access. For Fire safety we have an emergency response team at each site and have our own fire tender to ensure that the first responders are able to take action and that we do not have to wait for any third party.”

In a recent report titled ‘Exploring India’s thriving logistics and warehousing landscape’ by JLL, the warehousing sector in India demonstrated remarkable growth in 2023, with a 15% year-on-year increase in total stock of Grade A and B spaces across eight major cities. The cumulative warehousing space reached 371 million sq ft by the end of the year, showing a significant rise from 329 million sq ft in the previous year. Yogesh Shevade, Head of Logistics & Industrial at JLL, noted, “The Indian warehousing sector has been on an exceptional growth trajectory since 2017.” He attributed this growth to a 15% YoY increase in total warehousing stock, reaching 371 million sq ft. The sector experienced a net demand of approximately 40 million square feet in the same period, with 70% of this demand being accounted for by Grade A spaces. Shevade emphasized the shift towards quality facilities to meet the evolving demand for efficient logistics and supply chain solutions.

Mahindra Logistics is set to broaden its footprint in West Bengal. As part of this expansion, Mahindra Logistics will commence operations of a 1.1 lakh sq. ft. fulfilment centre in Malda, West Bengal, dedicated to handling fulfilment and last-mile deliveries. This centre is a critical part of Mahindra Logistics’ supply chain network and will execute efficient and timely deliveries through end-to-end fulfilment and distribution capabilities. Additionally, Mahindra Logistics is also adding 14 last-mile delivery stations, touching approximately 15,000 households daily. Tailored for grocery & e-commerce customers, the expansion in the network is the cornerstone of the company’s comprehensive logistics solutions integrating fulfilment, express, as well as mid-mile and last-mile services. As part of the expansion in the Eastern region, the centre is strategically positioned to serve Northern West Bengal, Eastern Bihar, and parts of the Northeast. The facility is a beacon of optimized deliveries with a daily processing capacity of 10,000 orders and an inventory capacity exceeding 15 lakh units; designed to meet and exceed the growing demands of the region. The establishment will generate over 750 job opportunities, including the 350 dedicated personnel for the last-mile network. Mahindra Logistics continues its commitment to diversity, aiming to fill 25% of the fulfilment centre roles with women and individuals from the PwD and LGBTQIA+ communities. Integral to Mahindra Logistics’ vision of expanding its presence across the country, this expansion enhances the company’s warehousing footprint in West Bengal to 3.3 lakh sq. ft. Mahindra Logistics also services full truck load, part truck load and integrated services to nearly 2000 pin codes in the region.