Inland World Logistics

What Inland World Logistics does

Inland World Logistics (formerly Inland Road Transport), founded in 1979 in Kolkata, is the flagship logistics entity of the privately-held, family-controlled Inland Group conglomerate. The company operates as a multimodal third-party logistics provider offering road, air, and sea transportation, warehousing, end-to-end supply chain management, expert consultancy on customs and import/export, and import-export services across India and SAARC countries (Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan). It serves nine primary verticals including manufacturing, life sciences/healthcare, automotive, chemicals, retail/consumer, and large projects/ODC cargo, with a customer base exceeding 170,000 across India. Its distribution footprint comprises 550+ offices in 770+ Indian locations and a 25,000+ truck fleet, with historical strength in Eastern and North-Eastern India.

The company's technology stack includes the ConnectMe customer portal (web and Android) for real-time shipment visibility, a WhatsApp chatbot (number 7738140839) and 24/7 AI chatbot on the website for query resolution, QR code-based shipment tracking and UPI/Net Banking/RTGS/NEFT freight payments, an Integrated Assets Management System for PAN India digitization, AI-driven route optimization across the truck fleet, and an Electric Vehicle fleet with telematics monitoring. It is BSI ISO 9001 certified across Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore operations. Marketing channels span a website with Get Quote forms, a tracking portal, and a freight payment system (myinland.in); active social media presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube; and digital advertising. Distribution is direct via regional enterprise field sales teams, dedicated key account management, and regional customer service helplines for East, West, North, and South India, complemented by self-serve digital channels.

Inland World Logistics is privately held and family-controlled by the Somani family — Laxmi Narayan Somani (Chairman), Praveen Somani (Managing Director), Raj Somani (Director Finance & IT), Gaurav Somani (Director Strategy & Operations), and Ratan Kumar Somani (Senior Director). The Inland Group reports consolidated turnover of INR 2,500 crore (~USD 300M) across its diversified businesses including logistics, power (Inland Power Limited), tea, beverages (Bharatiyam Foods), and retail. No external institutional investment or PE backing is evidenced in the source material, indicating a family-owned ownership structure. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; services are customized per customer requirements with multi-year enterprise contracts and a stated B2B booking turnaround of under 14 days.

Name

Inland World Logistics

Legal name

Inland World Logistics Private Limited

Website

https://inlandworldlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Inland World Logistics is a privately-held, family-owned Indian third-party logistics provider founded in 1979, offering multimodal transportation, warehousing, supply chain management, and consultancy across 550+ offices and a 25,000+ truck fleet serving 170,000+ customers in manufacturing, automotive, retail, and other verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI), Specialized Equipment Transport (Flatbed, Step-Deck, Lowboy, Car Carrier) (TLAIAMAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing services
• Transportation logistics
• Import export services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kolkata

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Core transportation services including road transport, shipping, and freight forwarding across India with multimodal capabilities (air, sea, road). Services include full truck load, part load, ODC cargo, and project movement.
2. Warehousing Services: Storage and distribution management with strategically located warehouses equipped with state-of-the-art technology for inventory management. Services include pest-controlled facilities, fire safety systems, and temperature-controlled options.
3. Supply Chain Management: End-to-end supply chain management services including planning, implementation, and control of efficient flow and storage of goods from origin to destination.
4. Consultancy Services: Expert logistics consultancy for import, export, customs, excise, and overall process optimization. Includes assistance with IEC procurement, documentation, and buyer interactions for first-time exporters and importers.
5. Import/Export Services: Global logistics services including freight, clearance, and complete solutions from load port to destination for SAARC countries (Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan) and international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Inland World Logistics is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering multimodal transportation (road, air, sea), warehousing, end-to-end supply chain management, expert customs/import-export consultancy, and project/ODC cargo services across India and select SAARC countries (Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan). Operations are supported by a fleet of 25,000+ trucks, 550+ offices in 770+ locations, and digital tools including the ConnectMe portal and AI-driven route optimization for real-time tracking and freight management.

Product overview

Inland World Logistics operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services built around four core offerings: Transportation, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, and Expert Consultancy. The company has expanded into a multimodal logistics platform supporting air, sea, and road transportation with 550+ offices across India. Their technology portfolio includes the ConnectMe customer portal (web and Android) for real-time tracking and asset management, integrated with WhatsApp tracking services and AI-powered route optimization. The service architecture combines core logistics operations with technology-enabled features including online vehicle tracking, QR code-based payment solutions, and an Electric Vehicle fleet for sustainable logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ConnectMe: Dedicated customer portal for tracking materials, monitoring queries, viewing delivery schedules, and managing interactions with Inland World Logistics.
• IWL

Products and services

• Transportation Service Comprehensive road, air, and sea transportation and freight forwarding services covering the entire supply chain with focus on supply chain optimization and cost-effective delivery; includes full truck load, part load, ODC cargo, and project movement for businesses across India and SAARC countries.
• Warehousing Service Storage and distribution management services with strategically located warehouses featuring real-time inventory management, fire safety protocols, pest-controlled facilities, and temperature-controlled options for safe handling of customer goods.
• Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain solutions including planning, implementation, and control of efficient flow and storage of goods from origin to destination, supported by periodic assessments, continuous improvement, and risk management practices.
• Expert Logistics Consultancy Expert solutions for import, export, customs, excise, and overall process optimization, including assistance with IEC procurement, documentation, and buyer interactions aimed at first-time exporters and importers.
• Import Export Service Global logistics services including freight forwarding and customs clearance to SAARC countries (Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan) and other international markets, with end-to-end solutions from load port to destination.
• ConnectMe Customer Portal and Android App Dedicated customer portal available on web and Android providing a single dashboard for tracking material movements, queries, deliveries, and real-time interactions with Inland World Logistics.
• Integrated Assets Management System Mobile-app based system for logistics partners covering loading/unloading, shipment management, customer details, outstanding balances, and rented vehicle inquiries, with three modules — Summary Stock, Details Stock, and Transaction — for PAN-India digitization.
• Online Vehicle Tracking Service Real-time online vehicle tracking system accessible via a user-friendly web platform and mobile devices, enabling customers to monitor cargo position and progress.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce delivery times up to 60% across India
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bharat Relief Society, KolkataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInland Group partners with Bharat Relief Society, Kolkata to organize relief work camps and support philanthropic work for the nation. This CSR partnership focuses on disaster relief and social welfare activities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): One of India's largest listed 3PLs with multimodal transport, warehousing, and supply chain services. Highly comparable to IWL on business model, asset-heavy operations, and Indian B2B customer base.
• Mahindra Logistics: Indian 3PL with strong warehousing and supply chain management business serving automotive and large enterprises, plus fleet solutions. Directly comparable to IWL's enterprise-led multimodal 3PL model.
• Allcargo Logistics: Multimodal Indian logistics player with LCL consolidation, project cargo (through ECU Worldwide and Project Forwarding verticals), and contract logistics. Closely comparable on project cargo and multimodal India-centric operations.
• Gati (Allcargo subsidiary): Indian express distribution and supply chain 3PL serving SMEs and enterprises across India. Comparable to IWL on domestic road freight, warehousing, and India-wide branch network.
• Safexpress: Indian supply chain and 3PL company with nationwide road network, warehousing, and door-to-door distribution. Comparable on asset-heavy Indian 3PL positioning with strong B2B customer base.

Emerging players

• Delhivery: Tech-led Indian logistics unicorn spanning express parcel, freight, and supply chain. Overlaps with IWL on transportation and warehousing, but competes via asset-light tech platform versus IWL's owned-fleet model.
• Xpressbees: Indian tech-led logistics platform focused on e-commerce and B2B freight. Partial overlap with IWL on road freight and warehousing, but competes via digital-first model rather than owned-fleet density.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Dart Express (DHL Group): India's largest express air-integrated logistics network and part of DHL Group. Comparable multimodal capability (air + ground) but skewed toward express and premium enterprise customers.
• DHL Supply Chain India: Indian arm of global contract logistics leader DHL Supply Chain. Overlaps with IWL on warehousing, distribution, and integrated supply chain management for large enterprises, with deeper global capability.

Regional players

• Container Corporation of India (CONCOR): Government-linked Indian multimodal logistics provider dominant in rail-based containerized freight and terminal operations. Tangentially comparable multimodal India 3PL, though skewed toward rail-linked supply chains rather than IWL's road-centric model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iwlplindia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DigitalMarketingIWLPL?si=aGugIsLPDamwHrbV
• Facebookfacebook.com/InlandWorldLogistics
• LinkedInin.linkedin.com/company/inland-world-logistics
• Instagraminstagram.com/iwlplindia

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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