What ColdStar Logistics does

ColdStar Logistics is an integrated cold chain and supply chain solutions provider headquartered in Mumbai, India, operating a self-owned network of 45+ temperature-controlled distribution centers with 1 million+ sq ft of warehousing capacity, 400+ transport assets, and 55,000 pallet positions covering 7,000+ pin codes across 200+ cities. The company's core platform combines temperature-controlled warehousing, refrigerated transportation across frozen, chilled, and ambient categories, and last-mile distribution into an end-to-end B2B managed services offering, with an operational promise of zero stock-outs for clients and 99.9% network fill rates. Its technology stack is built on AI/ML-driven route optimization, IoT-enabled real-time temperature monitoring with predictive excursion alerts, FEFO inventory management, and demand forecasting, deployed against operational telemetry to support rapid 45-day go-lives for new enterprise partnerships.

ColdStar serves enterprise and mid-market clients across food and beverage (Danone, Mother Dairy, Suguna Foods, Jubilant Consumer, Prabhat Dairy), retail and quick commerce (Swiggy, Flipkart, Amazon, Nivea, VIP, Pidilite, Tata Trent), healthcare and pharmaceuticals (Cipla, World Federation of Hemophilia), and QSR (Lenexis Foodworks operating Chinese Wok, Big Bowl, The Momo Co. across 262 outlets). Revenue is generated through multi-year managed service contracts with custom pricing based on volume, temperature zone requirements, geographic coverage, and SLA terms; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company extended into ambient dry-goods logistics via the ColdStar eXpress sub-brand, leveraging existing fleet and route infrastructure, and added Tier II distribution facilities in Patna, Guwahati, and Lucknow in mid-2026 alongside a 220,000 sq ft cold chain hub in Pune's Chakan Phase II. ColdStar is a privately held company founded in 2011 by venture firm Tuscan Ventures, with a noted discrepancy between its stated 2011 founding year and a 2009 CIN registration.

Name

ColdStar Logistics

Legal name

ColdStar Logistics Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://coldstarlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ColdStar Logistics is an India-based integrated cold chain 3PL providing temperature-controlled warehousing, refrigerated transport, and last-mile distribution across 45+ distribution centers and 7,000+ pin codes, serving enterprise clients in food, retail, quick commerce, pharma, and QSR with AI/ML-enabled routing and IoT temperature monitoring.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics and Temperature-Controlled Supply Chain Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Warehousing and Storage (493), Warehousing and Storage (4931), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold Chain 3PL (Temperature-Controlled Logistics) (TLAIAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmaceutical & Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics (2–8°C, CRT, GDP) (TLAIAIAA), Cold Chain Asset-Based Logistics (Reefer Fleet & Temp-Control Facilities) (TLAIAMAF), Cold Chain Monitoring, Compliance & Serialization Services (IoT, QA, audits) (TLAIAIAN), Medical Devices & Diagnostics Temperature-Controlled Logistics (TLAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature-controlled warehousing
• Refrigerated transportation
• Third-party logistics
• Supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kurla

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Temperature-Controlled Storage: ColdStar operates over 1 million sq ft of warehousing infrastructure with multi-temperature storage zones across 45+ distribution centers in India. Revenue is generated through dedicated cold storage contracts with clients requiring temperature-controlled environments for food, pharma, and healthcare products.
2. Refrigerated Transportation: The company provides temperature-controlled transport services including frozen, chilled, and ambient logistics. Revenue is earned through fleet operations serving primary and secondary transport requirements across 7,000+ pin codes with dedicated and spot placement options.
3. End-to-End Supply Chain Management: Comprehensive 3PL services managing entire supply chain operations for enterprise clients including inventory management, order processing, and distribution. Handles over 360 SKUs with 99.85% delivery accuracy for QSR partners like Lenexis Foodworks.
4. ColdStar eXpress - Ambient Transport: Dry goods transportation service leveraging the company's existing cold chain infrastructure to serve ambient logistics needs. Covers 200+ cities with full truck-load and part truck-load options for primary and secondary transport.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ColdStar Logistics operates as an integrated third-party logistics (3PL) provider in India, offering temperature-controlled warehousing across 45+ distribution centres (1M+ sq ft) and refrigerated transportation covering 200+ cities and 7,000+ pin codes. The company combines AI/ML-powered logistics planning, IoT-based real-time temperature monitoring, and a 'Zero Stock-Out' service promise to deliver end-to-end cold chain and ambient supply chain solutions for food, retail, QSR, healthcare, and quick commerce clients.

Product overview

ColdStar Logistics operates as an integrated supply chain solutions platform combining cold chain logistics, ambient transport, and technology-driven operations. The core ColdStar Logistics platform provides temperature-controlled warehousing and refrigerated transport across 200+ cities, while ColdStar eXpress extends coverage to ambient/dry goods logistics. The Zero Stock-Out initiative serves as a service promise across all operations, supported by AI-powered route optimization and predictive analytics. Industry-specific solutions for Retail, Healthcare, and Food sectors are delivered through dedicated service lines, collectively managing over 55,000 pallet positions, 90L+ sq ft warehouse capacity, and processing 12 lakh+ units daily with 99.9% delivery accuracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColdStar eXpress: Ambient transport and logistics service for dry goods transportation across India, covering primary and secondary transport, full truck-load and part truck-load services.

Products and services

• Temperature-Controlled Warehousing and Storage
• Refrigerated Transportation (Frozen, Chilled, Ambient Logistics)
• ColdStar eXpress (Ambient Transport and Logistics)
• End-to-End 3PL Supply Chain Management
• Food Industry Cold Chain Solutions
• Retail and Quick Commerce Supply Chain Solutions
• Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.85% delivery accuracy for QSR operations handling 360+ SKUs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lenexis FoodworkscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026ColdStar manages end-to-end multi-temperature supply chain operations for 262 outlets of Lenexis brands including Chinese Wok, Big Bowl, and The Momo Co., handling frozen, chilled, and ambient categories across 360+ SKUs with 99.85% delivery accuracy. The partnership supports Lenexis Foodworks' planned expansion to 500+ outlets across India within three years. ColdStar uses AI and machine learning for route optimization, real-time temperature monitoring, and predictive alerts.
• abCoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026ColdStar partnered with abCoffee to manage cold chain logistics for the coffee brand's distribution operations, providing temperature-controlled storage and delivery services.
• World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColdStar built a customized supply chain for the World Federation of Hemophilia ensuring clotting factor concentrates are stored safely, dispatched on demand, and delivered where needed, often within hours. The partnership exemplifies ColdStar's healthcare logistics capabilities with zero tolerance for temperature excursions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Broad incumbents

• Allcargo Logistics: Indian integrated logistics player with warehousing, contract logistics, and supply chain services including cold chain. Comparable in providing end-to-end distribution to enterprise FMCG and retail clients.
• Mahindra Logistics: Large Indian 3PL offering warehousing, transportation, and supply chain solutions across multiple verticals including temperature-controlled. Overlaps with ColdStar in FMCG and pharma distribution at greater scale.
• DHL Supply Chain (India): Global 3PL incumbent with significant India operations spanning warehousing, cold chain, and multi-modal distribution. Overlaps with ColdStar in pharma and FMCG temperature-controlled logistics.
• XPO Logistics: Global contract logistics and temperature-controlled distribution provider serving FMCG and pharma. Comparable on cold chain capabilities, technology-driven operations, and enterprise customer base.
• FM Logistic: Global contract logistics provider with India operations in warehousing, distribution, and cold chain. Overlaps with ColdStar in FMCG and retail temperature-controlled supply chain services.

Direct peers

• Snowman Logistics: India's largest publicly listed cold chain 3PL operator with temperature-controlled warehousing and refrigerated transportation across major Indian cities. Most directly comparable to ColdStar on business model, infrastructure footprint, and target verticals.
• ColdEx Logistics: Indian temperature-controlled logistics provider offering cold storage, refrigerated transport, and last-mile distribution for food and pharma customers. Directly comparable on service mix and customer segments.
• Stellar Value Chain Solutions: Indian contract logistics provider with warehousing, distribution, and cold chain capabilities serving FMCG, retail, and pharma. Comparable to ColdStar in integrated multi-temperature supply chain offerings.

Emerging players

• Delhivery: Leading Indian e-commerce and logistics platform expanding into partial-truckload and cold chain capabilities. Comparable as a technology-led distribution platform serving retail and e-commerce clients.

Regional players

• BlueDart Express: India's largest express logistics and courier company with temperature-controlled capabilities for pharma shipments. Comparable in pharma and time-sensitive distribution across India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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