Glottis Logistics

What Glottis Logistics does

Glottis Limited is an India-based, publicly listed freight forwarding and integrated logistics company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Chennai. The company offers nine core service lines — air freight, ocean freight (FCL, LCL, bulk, breakbulk), 3PL and warehousing, land transport, special equipment handling, multimodal transport, customs brokerage, and vessel chartering — serving over 2,000 clients across more than 20 industry verticals including renewable energy, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, chemicals, steel, and food and beverages. Named enterprise customers include Samsung, Unilever, Kia Motors, MRF, Adani Power, JSW Steel, Borosil Renewables, Acme Renewable Energy, Enercon, Cargill, Del Monte, Havells, and IFB.

The company operates a pan-India network of branch offices in Chennai (registered and corporate), Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Kolkata, Gandhidham, Gurugram, Tuticorin, Mumbai, Kochi, and Ahmedabad, with international subsidiaries in Vietnam and Singapore. Technology is centered on an integrated logistics management platform with real-time cargo tracking, multimodal transport integration, GDP-compliant temperature-controlled cold chain logistics, and in-house customs brokerage. The business is asset-light: revenue is generated primarily through transaction fees on freight movements (per-shipment quoting), supplemented by managed 3PL and warehousing services and professional services for customs brokerage, with a 24/7 dedicated operations team supporting door-to-door delivery across air, sea, land, and rail modes.

Glottis converted from a partnership firm to a private limited company in April 2022 and then to a public limited company in May 2024, completing an IPO on BSE and NSE. The business is led by co-founders Ramkumar Senthilvel and Kuttappan Manikandan as Managing Directors, each with 18+ years of industry experience, supported by a board including four independent directors. The company is publicly listed but has faced material financial headwinds in FY26, with Q3 FY26 standalone sales declining 27.24% year-over-year to Rs 143.87 crore, net profit contracting 79.96% to Rs 2.70 crore, and the stock trading more than 50% below its IPO offer price.

Name

Glottis Logistics

Legal name

Glottis Limited

Website

https://glottislogistics.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Glottis Limited is a Chennai-headquartered freight forwarding company offering air, ocean, land, multimodal, customs brokerage, and 3PL warehousing services to over 2,000 enterprise clients across 20+ industry verticals in India and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIANAA

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Non-Asset-Based 3PL Services

SECONDARYTLADAMAA

General Freight Brokerage (Multimodal)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Freight Brokerage Services

SECONDARYTLAIAAAK

Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service)

SECONDARYTLAIAEAC

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Ocean freight services
• Air cargo logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Multimodal transport solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Air Freight Forwarding: Fast and secure air freight services for time-sensitive and high-value shipments, handling over 1,000 to 1,200 tons per annum. Serves major destinations including USA (California, Texas, New York, Georgia, Illinois) and Europe (Germany, Netherlands, UK, France, Italy).
2. Ocean Freight Services: Ocean freight solutions for FCL, LCL, bulk, and breakbulk shipments with efficient global network access through major Indian ports.
3. Land Transport: Pan India road transport solutions with GPS-tracked fleet ensuring safe and timely cargo movement. Connects major industrial hubs to ports.
4. 3PL & Warehousing: Third-party logistics and warehousing services offering inventory optimization, secure storage, operations, fulfillment, and value-added services.
5. Vessel Chartering: Full and partial vessel chartering for bulk and project cargo with route planning, cost control, and dedicated ship arrangements for large-volume ocean cargo.
6. Customs Brokerage: Expert customs brokerage services for hassle-free international trade clearance, managing documentation, duty handling, and regulatory compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Glottis Limited is a freight forwarding company offering end-to-end international and domestic logistics services across air, sea, and land transport modes. The portfolio comprises nine core service lines: Air Freight, Ocean Freight (FCL, LCL, bulk, breakbulk), 3PL & Warehousing, Land Transport, Special Equipment Handling, Multimodal Transport, Customs Brokerage, and Vessel Chartering, supported by real-time tracking, cold chain capabilities, and customs documentation for both import and export clients.

Product overview

Glottis Limited is a freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The portfolio consists of nine core service offerings: Air Freight, Ocean Freight, 3PL & Warehousing, Land Transport, Special Equipment Handling, Breakbulk, Multimodal Transport, Customs Brokerage, and Vessel Chartering. These services work together as an integrated logistics platform, providing end-to-end solutions from inland hubs to ports, combining air, sea, land, and rail transport modes to serve both domestic and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight Services
• Ocean Freight Services Reliable ocean freight solutions for FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than Container Load), bulk, and breakbulk shipments, providing global network access and port-to-port coordination through major Indian and international ports.
• 3PL & Warehousing Third-party logistics and warehousing services offering inventory optimization, secure storage, order fulfillment, and value-added operations for clients across multiple industries. Includes warehousing facilities at strategic locations including Mundra, Bengaluru, and Coimbatore.
• Land Transport Pan-India road transport solutions with GPS-tracked fleet ensuring safe and timely cargo movement for first- and last-mile delivery, connecting major industrial hubs to ports and airports.
• Special Equipment Handling Tailored freight services for high-value, time-sensitive, or complex shipments requiring custom handling, routing, and monitoring, including Over-Dimensional Cargo (ODC) transport.
• Breakbulk Services Expert handling of oversized and heavy cargo that cannot fit in standard containers, using safe lifting and transport techniques across routes for clients in construction, energy, and industrial sectors.
• Multimodal Transport Integrated logistics combining air, sea, rail, and road transport for seamless, cost-effective, and timely cargo delivery across domestic and global routes, with door-to-door coordination.
• Customs Brokerage Expert customs clearance with licensed brokers handling documentation, compliance support, and duty optimization for hassle-free border crossings at origin and destination for import and export shipments.
• Vessel Chartering Full and partial vessel chartering for bulk and project cargo with route planning, port coordination, and cost control for large-volume ocean shipments, including dedicated ship arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Handles over 1,000 to 1,200 tons of air cargo per annum
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shermans LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026Strategic Memorandum of Understanding signed between Glottis Ltd and Sri Lanka-based Shermans Logistics (a joint venture between Esna Group and McLarens Group). Collaboration covering logistics, renewable energy, and allied sectors between India and Sri Lanka. Focus areas include project cargo, renewable energy logistics, automotive, chemical, 3PL, and freight forwarding operations. Partnership aims to develop efficient supply chains, expand regional trade flows, and explore joint venture opportunities.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allcargo Logistics: Indian multimodal logistics and freight forwarding company with LCL, FCL, and project cargo capabilities and a comparable vertical mix. Closest listed Indian peer in terms of service portfolio and enterprise customer focus.
• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): Indian listed logistics provider offering freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, and multimodal transport. Comparable in pan-India branch network and enterprise customer focus across automotive, FMCG, and industrial verticals.
• Mahindra Logistics: Indian listed 3PL and supply chain company with warehousing, transportation, and freight forwarding. Comparable in serving enterprise customers across automotive, FMCG, and consumer goods verticals in India.
• Delhivery: Indian listed logistics and supply chain company with express parcel, freight, and warehousing services. Comparable in pan-India reach and enterprise customer base, though more skewed to e-commerce and express parcels.
• Gati Limited: Indian express logistics and supply chain company with multimodal capabilities across surface and air. Comparable in Indian enterprise logistics focus and pan-India distribution network.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with air and ocean freight forwarding services. Comparable to Glottis in non-asset-based model and EXIM focus, but at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with air, sea, road, and contract logistics. Overlaps with Glottis across multimodal forwarding and customs brokerage, particularly in serving global enterprise customers in India.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs services. Direct competitor for large Indian EXIM customers in automotive, electronics, and FMCG.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with land transport, air, ocean, and contract logistics services. Competes with Glottis in Indian EXIM and project cargo segments, particularly for European and US trade lanes.

Regional players

• Blue Dart Express: India's leading express logistics company (DHL Group subsidiary) with air and ground express services. Comparable in India-domestic air and ground freight services, though more specialized in time-sensitive parcels and documents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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