Category Archives: Warehousing

cargo-partner has opened a new iLogistics Center with 20,000 m² of warehouse space in Istanbul. Close to the new Istanbul airport and the region’s main seaports, and ideally connected to Europe via North Marmara Highway, the Center offers a wide range of logistics services to cargo-partner’s customers in Turkey. With a total storage area of 20,000 m², including 5,850 m² of bonded warehouse space, cargo-partner’s iLogistics Center Istanbul represents a new milestone for the company’s organization in Turkey. The new iLogistics Center will create more than 85 new jobs, increasing the total number of cargo-partner employees in Turkey to almost 250 by the end of the year. The warehouse provides a capacity of more than 20,000 pallet slots and has 17 loading docks for all vehicle types, enabling fast transshipment, customs bonded warehousing and distribution throughout the region. The facility’s modern design allows for efficient handling and storage of oversized goods, flexible multi-modal services and comprehensive high-tech logistics solutions.

DTDC Express launches new facility at Geethanjali Industrial Park, Velappanchavadi in Chennai. The newly launched facility spans over 1,75,000 square feet and has 38 docks which help to optimize cross-docking efficiency. Furthermore, the hub is equipped with robust infrastructure facilitating the handling and processing of over 350 tonnes of shipments daily. The facility is equipped with a state-of-the-art sortation system that can process an impressive up to 9000 parcels per hour, utilizing the innovative linear cross-belt system. Located along the bustling Chennai-Poonamallee-Bangalore highway, the newly established DTDC super hub offers seamless connectivity to prominent urban centers in South India. Moreover, the super hub serves as a crucial link to other significant destinations like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, further expanding its reach and influence in the region.

The contract logistics arm of Jeena & Company has raised its warehousing capacity with the inauguration of its largest and strategically significant new warehouse in Bhiwandi, Mumbai. This facility has an area of over 1.10 Lac square feet, has a clear centre height of 50 feet and a 30 feet shoulder height. Making this stand-out is it’s infrastructure design with G+7 and G+6 heavy duty pallet racking system and the G+7 multi-tier shelving system. The warehouse is equipped with all types of necessary amenities such as forklifts, stackers, and hand pallet trolleys. The flexible design of the warehouse will allow optimized storage space and empower sellers to boost their business. This warehouse is easily accessible from major bus stops, railway stations, Nhava Sheva port and the airport. Businesses in Pharma, FMCG, apparel, e-commerce, personal care sectors will be benefitted from Jeena’s new facility. Sam Katgara, Partner, Jeena & Company said, “We are pleased to introduce our latest warehouse. This is another concrete step towards our commitment to providing high end-storage facility for all 3PL and warehousing needs supported by technology. With our investment and focus on technology, we are all set to offer world-class services at competitive pricing. The highlight of this warehouse is the ability to customize on-site storage capabilities as per the requirements of our clients and their business necessities.”

Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has signed a contract with Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) to design, build, finance, operate and maintain a greenfield Logistics Park at the Airport for a period of 15 years, shares Satyaki Raghunath, Chief Strategy and Development Officer, Bangalore International Airport (BIAL). The upcoming logistics park will be developed across ~ 8.0 acres of land. It will be a world-class warehousing facility comprising of a general warehouse, bonded warehouse, consolidation centre, cold-storage facility, office spaces and other amenities such as a Bank / ATM facility, a business centre, a cafeteria etc. AISATS will also provide value-added services including manpower and equipment rentals on an hourly or pay-per-use basis for loading/offloading, labelling, packaging, bulk-breaking. The development of the Logistics Park will support the exporters, importers, and freight forwarders by creating an efficient warehousing centre with value-added services for the air cargo community. In line with the Gati Shakti Plan, BLR Cargo will also be enhancing its cargo capacity from 715,000 MTPA to 1 Million MTPA by the end of this decade.

Gati Ltd., an Allcargo Group company has added 1000 Pin codes to its direct delivery coverage network, increasing its direct coverage by 25 percent. With Gati’s unmatched transportation, warehousing and service delivery capabilities, businesses now can scale up their operations effectively and sustainably across the country. Leveraging Gati’s direct connectivity to the Pin codes, businesses can bolster their supply efficiency with faster, safer, and cost-effective movements. With the expansion of direct delivery to 5140 PIN codes, customers can now benefit from better transit time, reliability and can scale their businesses to a much wider network. Commenting on the development, Pirojshaw Sarkari, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gati Ltd. said, “With 1000 more direct delivery Pin codes, we have further enhanced the reach of our direct delivery network across the country. This shall be a continuous endeavour at Gati to give fast and direct access to its customers. By building a robust network, we are not only driving efficiencies for large enterprises but also strengthening small and medium-sized businesses, thus contributing to economic growth.”

In its India Warehousing Market Report-2023, Knight Frank India stated that Vijayawada recorded warehousing transaction volume of 1 million square feet in financial year 2023-24 with a year-on-year growth of 22%. The city saw a significant growth from prominent Third Party Logistics (3PL) firms like Delhivery and ProConnect as well as traction from major e-commerce players like Ajio and Flipkart. Knight Frank said Vijayawada was home to several businesses such as oil and chemicals, packaged food, automotive, and spare parts, and that e-Commerce made the largest contribution accounting for 62% of the total demand. At 22% of the market, the 3PL industry had the second highest share followed by the manufacturing sector’s 10%. The rents for Vijayawada warehousing facilities range between ₹194 and ₹258 per square metre per month (₹18-24/sq ft/month) in prominent locations. Rents of Grade-A warehousing facilities such as those taken up by Flipkart and Reliance range from ₹226 to ₹258/sq m/month (₹21-24/sq ft/month) while rents for Grade-B warehouses stood in the range of ₹194 to ₹226/sq m/month (₹18-21/sq ft/month). Due to potential rise in demand from online vendors, and 3PL providers in Vijayawada market, the need for warehouse facilities is expected to rise further in near future, the report said.

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) partnered with Nestlé to establish a customized warehouse in Coimbatore. This collaboration not only marks a significant milestone for TVS ILP but also underscores their commitment to delivering tailored solutions and expanding their footprint in the region.The completion of this project, marked by the handover of the facility on June 14th, 2023, represents in the timely collaboration between TVS ILP and Nestlé. Notably, the construction of the warehouse was completed within an impressive timeframe of 4.5 months. The stand-alone building, encompassing an impressive area of 1.31L square feet, has been thoughtfully designed to meet Nestlé’s specific requirements, enhancing their supply chain capabilities in the region. Located conveniently along the Palladam-Cochin Road, in the Sulur area, the facility enjoys excellent connectivity and is strategically positioned within the Sulur Warehousing Cluster. This prime location will provide Nestlé with a competitive advantage in serving customers in the surrounding areas and capturing the lucrative South market.

Falcon Autotech has announced the launch of “NEO – An ASRS to revolutionize the warehousing landscape by offering businesses unparalleled efficiency, enhanced productivity, and streamlined inventory management for order fulfilment and piece-picking operations. A game-changer in the warehousing industry, NEO is leveraging robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced sensors to automate goods’ storage and retrieval processes. Comprising five key components NEObots, NEOgrid, NEObins, NEOit and NEOstations, the ASRS system enables storing and retrieving goods in an overlaid grid within the four walls of the warehouse without complex engineering. It is adaptive and can be deployed quickly and cost-effectively compared to traditional material handling systems. NEO’s standout features include 3D movement wherein the bots can move freely in all three X, Y, and Z dimensions to reach their targeted bins eliminating the need for any lifts or conveyor system. NEO’s modular structure also provides the freedom to grow as your company grows. Based on the requirement, companies can add more robots or bins to cater to growing demands. In its decoupled system, any bot can enter any aisle, access any bin, and reach any workstation, making NEO the most flexible goods-to-person system. It also sets new standards for efficiency in warehousing operations by automating tasks such as retrieval and sorting, leading to faster order fulfilment and increasing picker productivity by 4-5X.

V-Trans launched new-age tech-driven solution, “Complexity Simplified with Solution Design” designed to streamline and optimize supply chain operations. This is launched to provide unprecedented control, efficiency, and real-time visibility to clients. Commenting on this, Jay Shah, Head – Solution Design said, “V-Trans’ relentless focus on innovation and technology has propelled the company to stay ahead of the competition. This latest offering reaffirms their commitment to providing best-in-class solutions that empower clients in an ever-evolving business landscape. By investing in the logistics sector and continuously driving advancements, V-Trans aims to deliver even more transformative solutions in the years to come”.

The rising trend of Grade A development continued to gain momentum in FY 2023 with developers increasingly focusing on higher grade park development compliant to contemporary norms and the higher throughput requirements of businesses today, said Knight Frank’s latest India Warehousing and Market Report 2023. In addition to the emerging focus on sustainable development, there is an increasing need for improving the aesthetics of these warehousing parks and enabling a better working environment. 59% of the supply coming online in FY 2023 across the eight primary markets was in Grade A properties compared to 55% in FY 2022. Six out of the eight markets have seen the share of grade A stock increase in FY 2023 compared to the previous year.