Nedlloyd Logistics

What Nedlloyd Logistics does

Nedlloyd Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. is a privately-held, asset-based integrated project logistics company headquartered in New Delhi, India, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in project cargo management and multi-modal transportation of oversized and heavy cargo, operating across air, sea, and road freight. Its service portfolio spans freight transportation (air, sea, land), warehousing and distribution across 20+ owned Indian facilities (including bonded and temperature-controlled), customs brokerage, express courier and cargo, project-based services for heavy-lift and over-dimensional cargo with route surveys and security escort, reverse logistics, e-commerce/fulfillment center operations with parcel locker technology, and 4th Party Logistics (4PL) supply chain orchestration. The firm also holds specialized capability in Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) cargo movement, including SOC DG container handling from China.

The company serves enterprise clients across Energy, Steel & Cement, Oil & Gas, Rail Infrastructure, Telecom, Automotive, Heavy Engineering, and Infrastructure sectors. Named enterprise customers include Sony, BSNL, Power Grid Corporation, Alstom, Jindal, Haier, HP, Tata Sky, NHAI, Essar, and NEWEN Systems. Domestically, coverage is enabled by 123 national business partners; internationally, 27 international partners extend reach across 90 countries. The firm operates regional offices in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kolkata in India, alongside international offices in Austin, Doral, and Cleveland (United States) and Mississauga (Canada). The 4PL offering positions the company as a non-asset integrator assembling capabilities of third-party logistics providers alongside its own assets.

The business model is project-based, quote-driven B2B enterprise sales delivered through direct engagement, supported by eight industry-vertical service pages and social/website lead generation. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight, managed services on warehousing and 4PL, and professional services on customs brokerage and reverse logistics. The firm holds OHSAS 18001, WCA, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 2015 certifications, and reports 3,554 cumulative completed projects supported by a headcount of 73 qualified employees. The company is founder-led, with Sonia Bharal identified as Founder and Managing Director; no external institutional funding or ownership stake has been disclosed in the available data.

Name

Nedlloyd Logistics

Legal name

Nedlloyd Logistics India Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://nedlloydgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nedlloyd Logistics is a New Delhi-based, asset-based integrated project logistics company specializing in multi-modal transportation of oversized and heavy cargo, serving enterprise clients across energy, steel, telecom, rail, automotive, and infrastructure sectors across India and 90 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Site Logistics, Laydown Yard & Staging Management (Marshalling) (TLAIAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reverse Logistics Coordination (Non-Asset-Based Returns Management) (TLAIANAJ), Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC), Construction & Building Materials (TLAIALAL), Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN)

Keywords

• Project cargo management
• Multi-modal freight forwarding
• Warehousing distribution services
• Customs brokerage clearance
• Heavy lift transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 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. Freight Transportation Services: Air freight, sea freight, and land transportation services for inbound and outbound shipments globally through reliable airlines and shipping lines
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Warehousing services across 20+ warehouses in India with bonded facilities, temperature-controlled storage, and distribution management
3. Customs Brokerage: Custom clearance services including import/export documentation, duty optimization, and regulatory compliance handling
4. Express Courier and Cargo: Domestic and international courier and cargo services for time-sensitive materials
5. 4th Party Logistics (4PL): Non-asset based integrator providing comprehensive supply chain solutions by assembling resources from multiple organizations including 3PLs
6. Project Cargo Services: Heavy-lift and over-dimensional cargo movement with customized solutions, route surveys, and security escort services
7. Reverse Logistics: Returns management including specialized handling, repacking, and returns authorization processing
8. E-Commerce Fulfillment: End-to-end parcel locker technology and e-commerce fulfillment services including modular hardware and software solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nedlloyd Logistics is an asset-based integrated project logistics management company providing professional project cargo management services, multi-modal transportation of oversized and heavy cargo (air, sea, road), warehousing and distribution across 20+ facilities in India, customs brokerage, 4PL supply chain integration, reverse logistics and e-commerce fulfillment for enterprise clients. Services are delivered through a PAN India operational footprint and a network of 27 international partners spanning 90 countries, targeting industries such as Energy, Steel, Power, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Automotive, Rail and Telecom.

Product overview

Nedlloyd Logistics is an integrated Project Logistics Management company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services organized around core service pillars: Freight Transportation Services (Air/Sea/Road), Warehousing & Distribution, Customs Brokerage, Express Courier and Cargo, Project Based Services, E-Commerce/Fulfillment Centre, Reverse Logistics, and 4th Party Logistics (4PL) Services. The company operates across multiple industry verticals including Telecom, Oil & Gas, Rail, Steel & Cement, Automotive, and Heavy Engineering. Services are delivered through a network of 20+ warehouses across India with PAN India and global presence through international partners, supporting clients in Energy, Steel, Power, Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, and Automotive sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Transportation Services Multi-modal freight management covering Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Freight, and transport carrier services for inbound and outbound logistics through globally reliable Airlines and Shipping Lines, including pre-carriage, cross-border formalities, and destination deliveries. Designed for enterprise clients requiring integrated global movement of cargo.
• Warehousing & Distribution Services Comprehensive warehousing solutions with 20+ warehouses across India offering real-time inventory visibility, general warehousing, custom bonded public warehousing, temperature-controlled facilities, and project-based warehousing for telecom and other industries. Includes IT-enabled inventory visibility across the distribution network.
• Customs Brokerage Custom clearance services including preparation of import/export documents, consultation on commodity classification, tax rates, duties, import/export restrictions, and arrangement of payments for taxes, storage, duties, freight and bonds. Designed for enterprise importers and exporters managing cross-border compliance.
• Express Courier and Cargo Services Domestic and international courier and cargo services with proven track record in on-time, safe and secure delivery for time-sensitive materials. Targets enterprise clients requiring expedited movement of urgent shipments.
• Project Based Services Project cargo management for heavy-lift and over-dimensional cargo (ODC), including multi-modal transportation, route surveys, security escort, cargo monitoring, and specialized BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) cargo movement services. Designed for capital projects requiring customized logistics solutions.
• E-Commerce / Fulfillment Centre Services End-to-end parcel locker technology solutions customizable for e-commerce and omni-channel retail entities, including modular hardware, software, professional services and consulting for cost-effective implementation. Targets e-commerce sellers and omni-channel retailers.
• Reverse Logistics Services Returns processing with separate documentation procedures, specialized repacking handling, and returns authorization from original consignors, aligned with SCOR model key processes. Designed for enterprise clients managing product returns at scale.
• 4th Party Logistics (4PL) Services Non-asset based integrator service assembling resources, capabilities and technology of its own organization and other organizations including 3PLs to design, build and run comprehensive supply chain solutions for clients. Targets enterprises seeking end-to-end supply chain orchestration.
• Telecom Logistics Services Specialized logistics for the telecom industry including material transportation from hubs to warehouses and sites, warehousing, reverse logistics, express courier, 24x7 SPOC at warehouses, online material tracking, kitting and staging, and barcode facility. Serves telecom operators and infrastructure companies.
• Oil & Gas Logistics Services Logistics solutions for the oil and gas industry handling capital equipment, rig components, on-shore installations, pipes, and electronics equipment to and from remote locations with in-house Health & Safety experts. Targets Oil & Gas enterprises with capital project requirements.
• Rail Logistics Services Tailor-made solutions for the rail infrastructure segment including metro and conventional rail network, handling large quantities, inbound logistics for manufacturing, customized engineering solutions, and safe handling and transport methods. Serves metro and conventional rail infrastructure developers.
• Steel & Cement Logistics Services Project cargo management for the steel and cement industry including project forwarding, inland transportation of heavy and over-dimensional cargo, customs clearance, in-plant logistics management, and cargo handling at ports. Serves steel manufacturers and cement companies in expansion mode.
• Automotive Logistics Services Transportation and logistics services for the automotive industry including lean manufacturing support, just-in-time parts delivery, integrated air and ocean freight, inbound production logistics, aftermarket logistics, and vehicle transport. Serves automotive manufacturers and OEMs.
• Heavy Engineering Logistics Services Logistics for the heavy engineering sector moving capital goods and machinery over road, rail and sea with specialized equipment, including inbound logistics, warehousing, transportation management, in-plant logistics, and supply chain services. Targets heavy engineering firms executing capital projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3554 projects completed successfully
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• International Business Partners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor27 international business partners providing global logistics coverage across 90 countries, enabling cross-border freight management and multi-modal transportation services worldwide.
• National Business Partners NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor123 national business partners across India providing domestic logistics coverage, transportation services, and last-mile delivery capabilities throughout the Indian subcontinent.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mahindra Logistics: Indian enterprise logistics provider with strong automotive and warehousing offerings. Comparable in B2B enterprise logistics model and India-centric footprint, though with a stronger technology and automotive tilt than Nedlloyd.
• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): Large Indian logistics player with freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across multiple sectors including automotive, steel, and infrastructure. Comparable in multi-modal freight and warehousing scale to Nedlloyd, with similar vertical exposure.
• Allcargo Logistics: India's largest listed integrated logistics provider with a strong project cargo and multimodal forwarding business (including ECU Worldwide for international freight). Closest direct competitor to Nedlloyd in Indian project cargo, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarding specialist focused on air and ocean freight plus customs brokerage. Overlaps with Nedlloyd's freight forwarding, customs, and supply chain services for enterprise customers across multiple industries.
• DSV (post-Panalpina merger): Global freight forwarding and project logistics heavyweight with strong heavy-lift and energy sector capabilities. Competes for large industrial project cargo contracts in India and globally, often as a prime contractor on tenders where Nedlloyd might sub-contract.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global project cargo and freight forwarding leader with deep owned international infrastructure. Competes with Nedlloyd for large cross-border project cargo tenders in India and represents both an upstream competitor and a potential partner for international legs.
• C.H. Robinson: Large North American freight forwarder and 3PL with significant project logistics and supply chain capabilities. Comparable in non-asset-based logistics orchestration and serves enterprise clients in similar industrial verticals (steel, infrastructure, automotive).
• DB Schenker: Major European-headquartered logistics provider with project cargo, contract logistics, and freight forwarding globally. Comparable to Nedlloyd in serving automotive, industrial, and rail customers with multi-modal and integrated logistics solutions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a dedicated project cargo (KN Project Logistics) vertical. Directly comparable service offering to Nedlloyd in oversized/heavy lift and energy sector logistics, but at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Regional players

• Gati-Kintetsu Express (Gati, part of Allcargo Group): Indian express distribution and contract logistics provider with warehousing and supply chain solutions across India. Comparable in domestic India footprint, warehousing, and courier/express services, though with stronger parcel and distribution tilt versus Nedlloyd's project cargo focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Nedlloydgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nedlloydgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nedlloydgroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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