What Dahnay Logistics does

Dahnay Logistics (DahNAY) is an Indian-headquartered third-party logistics provider founded in 2006 by Murali Babu in Chennai, operating across 35+ countries with a network of 35+ offices and 501-1000 employees. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions organized around three core solution pillars — DahNAY Logistics (3PL and freight forwarding), DahNAY Lines (carrier and shipping line management), and DahNAY Ports & Infra (container freight station and warehouse operations) — supported by modular service modules covering air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL/NVOCC), road transportation, customs clearance, last-mile delivery, e-commerce fulfilment, project logistics, time-critical delivery, reverse logistics, domestic trucking, and warehousing.

The technology stack centers on Logitrack-powered real-time shipment tracking, multimodal transport coordination, and warehouse management systems, with infrastructure anchored by owned port-proximate assets including Kailash CFS in Chennai, ALS CFS in Tuticorin (both acquired February 2024), and a 250,000+ sq. ft. 3PL warehouse launched in Jebel Ali, Dubai in December 2025, alongside a U.S. base in Edison, New Jersey. Certifications include AEO, IATA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HAZMAT/IMDG, and ISPM 15 compliance, plus Great Place to Work 2024-2026.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee freight forwarding, managed-services 3PL warehousing and distribution, professional-services customs brokerage, and project-cargo custom pricing. The company sells through a sales-led B2B go-to-market targeting enterprise and mid-market clients across automotive, renewables, pharma & healthcare, FMCG, food & agro, retail & apparel, machinery, energy/oil & gas, e-commerce, natural rubber, construction materials, white goods, and paper & pulp verticals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting customized freight solutions sized to cargo type, priority, volume, and destination.

Name

Dahnay Logistics

Legal name

DahNAY Logistics

Website

https://dahnay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dahnay Logistics is an India-headquartered end-to-end 3PL provider offering freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, and project logistics across 35+ countries, serving enterprise clients in automotive, pharma, renewables, FMCG, retail, and industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Warehousing Operations & Contract Storage (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI), E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse distribution services
• Customs clearance brokerage
• Multimodal transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Comprehensive logistics services including warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations. Revenue generated from storage fees, handling charges, and value-added logistics services.
2. Freight Forwarding: Air freight, sea freight (FCL, LCL, NVOCC), and road transportation services. Revenue from cargo movement charges based on weight, volume, distance, and service level.
3. Customs Clearance & Brokerage: AEO-certified customs clearance services for SEZ, FTWZ, and EOU operations. Revenue from clearance fees, documentation services, and duty management.
4. Project Logistics & Specialized Cargo: Oversized, heavy-lift, and project cargo handling with engineered loading and route planning. Revenue from complex logistics projects with custom pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dahnay Logistics operates as an end-to-end third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering freight forwarding, warehousing, customs clearance, and supply chain management services across air, sea, and road transport modes. The company delivers integrated logistics solutions from factory door to retail store, serving multiple industries including automotive, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, renewables, retail, and industrial sectors across 35+ countries.

Product overview

DahNAY Logistics operates as a comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions. The product portfolio consists of three core solution pillars: DahNAY Logistics (freight forwarding and 3PL services), DahNAY Lines (carrier and shipping line management), and DahNAY Ports & Infra (CFS and warehouse operations). These core offerings are supported by a suite of modular service capabilities including air freight, sea freight, road transportation, customs clearance, last mile delivery, e-commerce fulfilment, project logistics, time-critical delivery, reverse logistics, and domestic trucking services. The company serves diverse industries including automotive, renewables, machinery, retail, food & agro, FMCG, and construction materials, with operations spanning 35+ countries across India, UAE, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DahNAY Logistics: End-to-end integrated logistics solutions including transport, storage, and supply chain management.
• DahNAY Lines
• DahNAY Ports & Infra

Products and services

• DahNAY Logistics End-to-end third-party logistics (3PL) solutions including freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain management services for businesses across multiple industries.
• DahNAY Lines Carrier and shipping line management solutions providing optimized routing and freight services for global trade.
• DahNAY Ports & Infra Ports and infrastructure solutions including Container Freight Station (CFS) operations and warehouse management for cargo handling near port terminals.
• Air Freight Services IATA-certified air freight import, export, and charter services for time-sensitive and high-value cargo, with DG-certified handling teams.
• Sea Freight Services FCL, LCL, and NVOCC global sea freight forwarding with specialized cargo execution including breakbulk, RoRo, and HAZMAT handling.
• Road Transportation Services FTL and LTL cross-border road transportation connecting supply chains across cities, regions, and industrial corridors.
• Customs Clearance Services AEO-certified customs clearance for SEZ, FTWZ, and EOU with documentation management and duty advisory services.
• Last Mile Delivery Same-day last mile delivery with real-time tracking and electronic proof of delivery (ePOD).
• E-commerce Fulfilment Omnichannel ecommerce fulfillment with owned warehousing in USA and UAE, supporting high-volume, multi-location operations.
• Project Logistics OOG, EPC, breakbulk, and heavy lift project cargo handling with end-to-end planning and multimodal execution.
• Time-Critical Delivery Same-day and urgent delivery solutions with priority movement, multimodal acceleration, and 24/7 monitoring.
• Reverse Logistics Green B2C reverse logistics and returns solutions including repair, refurbishment, and inventory recovery.
• Domestic Trucking India FTL, LTL, and PTL domestic trucking services with nationwide coverage and GPS-enabled tracking.
• Warehouse Services Storage solutions with near-shore advantages, elastic storage options, and 100+ man years of experience, including a 250,000+ sq. ft. facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

Named customers1 record

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Leading Airlines and Global AgentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with leading airlines and agents across major destinations enabling global network reach and capacity access for air freight services

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Allcargo Logistics: Indian-headquartered integrated multimodal logistics and freight forwarding platform with CFS, NVOCC, and contract logistics operations spanning global trade lanes. Highly comparable to Dahnay on integrated 3PL, ocean freight, and warehousing services anchored in India.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-rooted global 3PL offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain solutions with strong Asia-Europe and Asia-Middle East lanes. Closely matches Dahnay's integrated 3PL model, multimodal capabilities, and Indian Ocean trade corridor focus.
• Gati-Kintetsu Express (Gati KWE): Indian express distribution and contract logistics company with domestic trucking, warehousing, and international freight forwarding. Competes directly with Dahnay on India-domestic road, warehousing, and freight forwarding services.
• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): Leading Indian multimodal logistics provider covering road, rail, air, sea freight, warehousing, and supply chain management. Comparable to Dahnay as a domestic Indian 3PL with growing international freight forwarding operations.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Large-cap global freight forwarder and 3PL with airfreight, ocean freight, and customs brokerage across 60+ countries. A relevant incumbent for Dahnay given shared FCL/LCL/NVOCC, IATA air freight, and customs clearance offerings across the same trade corridors.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea freight forwarder and top-tier global 3PL with integrated contract logistics and customs. Broadly overlapping with Dahnay's sea/air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and industry-specific solutions portfolio.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics division of Deutsche Post DHL, covering air, ocean, road, customs, and warehousing at massive scale. Competes with Dahnay on multimodal freight, customs (including AEO), and 3PL warehousing.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering integrated air and sea freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain management. Comparable to Dahnay on integrated 3PL, multimodal freight forwarding, and warehousing scale.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated logistics arm of Maersk providing ocean freight, inland transport, warehousing, and customs brokerage. Adjacent peer to Dahnay given the NVOCC/FCL offering and growing 3PL contract logistics footprint in India and the Middle East.
• C.H. Robinson Worldwide: Major North American-headquartered 3PL and freight forwarder with global freight forwarding, contract logistics, and managed transportation services. Comparable to Dahnay on cross-border freight forwarding and integrated supply chain services, especially on India-USA lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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