Subham

What Subham does

Subham Freight Carriers India Private Limited is an India-based third-party and fourth-party logistics (3PL/4PL) provider founded in 2002 and headquartered in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. The company operates an asset-heavy logistics platform combining road, rail, and air freight services with warehousing and end-to-end supply chain solutions. Subham serves enterprise clients across automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical, FMCG, electronics, fashion, chemicals, and retail verticals, with named customers including Tata, Royal Enfield, JEEP, and ManagerHero Motors.

The company's technology backbone consists of three integrated core systems: a Transportation Management System (TMS), a Fleet Management System (FMS), and a Warehouse Management System (WMS). These are complemented by GPS-enabled trucks, centralized control towers for real-time shipment visibility, asset trackers, and pre-insured trips. The operating network spans 700+ destinations across India, 50+ branches, 29+ warehouse units totaling 500,000 sq ft, and a fleet of 450+ owned multi-axle container trucks supplemented by 550 third-party vehicles, 100 CNG vehicles, and a further 200 trucks held via subsidiary Subham Expressways LLP.

Subham generates revenue through transaction-based freight transportation (FTL/LTL, bulk, project logistics) and managed-services contracts covering 3PL/4PL operations, warehousing, inbound/outbound logistics, and reverse logistics. Pricing is quote-based with a self-serve online rate estimation tool available in select Indian cities, while larger enterprise relationships are managed through dedicated account managers. The company reports current turnover of ₹204 crore with a publicly stated goal of ₹1,000 crore, indicating ambitious but unvalidated scaling intent.

Name

Subham

Legal name

Subham Freight Carriers India Private Limited

Website

https://subham.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Subham is an India-based 3PL/4PL logistics provider offering freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across road, rail, and air. It serves enterprise clients in automotive, FMCG, pharma, and engineering sectors through 700+ destinations, 450+ owned trucks, and 29+ warehouses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Dedicated Transportation / Private Fleet Outsourcing (TLAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC), Oversized / Out-of-Gauge & Heavy-Lift Air Freight (Aircraft Constraints, Special Handling) (TLACAAAG)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Freight transportation
• Warehousing services
• Supply chain management
• Fleet management

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiruchirappalli

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. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from road, rail, air, and sea freight transportation services across India. Services include FTL (Full Truckload) and LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping, bulk transportation, and project logistics.
2. Warehousing Services: Revenue from storage, value-added services, and distribution. Includes inventory management, picking and packing, and reverse logistics services.
3. 3PL/4PL Logistics Solutions: Third-party and fourth-party logistics services providing comprehensive supply chain management including procurement, receiving, storing, and transporting materials. Includes first-mile, mid-mile, last-mile, and end-to-end solutions.
4. Customized Logistics Solutions: Tailored logistics services for specific industries including automotive, chemicals, fashion, electronics, and FMCG sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Subham Freight Carriers India Private Limited provides integrated logistics services including road, rail, and air freight transportation, warehousing, and 3PL/4PL supply chain management across India. The company operates a fleet of 450+ owned trucks and 550 third-party trucks with 500,000 sq ft of warehousing space, supported by proprietary TMS, FMS, and WMS systems with GPS-enabled tracking and control tower services.

Product overview

Subham is a comprehensive logistics platform offering a unified suite of core systems including TMS (Transportation Management System), FMS (Fleet Management System), and WMS (Warehouse Management System). These integrated platforms are supported by a diverse range of logistics services spanning 3PL and 4PL operations, air freight, rail logistics, road cargo, warehousing, and specialized services like First Mile, Last Mile, and Mid Mile delivery. The portfolio includes Subham Flix (digital content platform), Subham Expressways LLP (truck fleet operations), and Subham Cargo (multi-modal cargo transportation). Services cover the entire supply chain including inbound/outbound logistics, bulk transportation, project logistics, reverse logistics, and customized solutions with GPS-enabled fleet tracking and Control Tower services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3PL Logistics Third-party logistics services for businesses including warehouse and inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping coordination, retail distribution, exchanges, and returns.
• 4PL Logistics Fourth-party logistics solutions providing complete project management for end-to-end supply chain operations without third-party interference.
• Air Freight Air cargo services with a global network of airline partners, advanced tracking tools, and customs clearance support for time-sensitive shipments.
• Rail Logistics Rail cargo services providing cost-effective transportation of consignments via a network of rail route partnerships.
• Road Cargo Road-based freight transportation providing an efficient, effective, and less expensive method of transferring goods by road with GPS-enabled tracking.
• Warehousing Services Safe storage of physical goods and inventory in strategically located warehouses before distribution or sale, including value-added services such as picking, packing, and reverse logistics.
• Bulk Transportation Transportation of loose goods in bulk quantities via ship, road, or air for businesses requiring large-volume movement of unpackaged commodities.
• Project Logistics Logistics management for heavy equipment shipments for projects, including planning, execution, and supervision.
• Customized Logistics Solutions Tailored logistics services designed to meet specific customer requirements across automotive, chemicals, fashion, electronics, and FMCG sectors.
• Control Tower Services GPS-enabled centralized monitoring system providing real-time tracking, visibility, and transparency over logistics operations for enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% overall cost reduction achieved for clients after 5 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Xpressbees: Xpressbees is a tech-enabled logistics and e-commerce delivery platform with warehousing and line-haul capabilities. Comparable to Subham in road transportation and warehousing, though primarily focused on e-commerce and B2C parcel volumes rather than B2B enterprise freight.
• Rivigo: Rivigo is a technology-driven logistics company specializing in long-haul trucking with relay-driven driver models. Comparable to Subham in long-distance road freight but with a differentiated tech-first operating model targeting FTL and enterprise shippers.
• Delhivery: Delhivery is a tech-enabled logistics platform offering express parcel, freight, warehousing, and end-to-end supply-chain solutions. Overlaps with Subham in road freight and warehousing but is significantly larger, more capital-backed, and oriented toward digital and e-commerce customers.
• BlackBuck (Zinka Logistics): BlackBuck operates a digital trucking marketplace and fleet management platform in India. Comparable to Subham in full-truckload road freight but with a fundamentally different asset-light, marketplace-based model rather than owned-fleet operations.

Regional players

• Snowman Logistics: Snowman Logistics is one of India's largest temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution companies. Partial overlap with Subham in warehousing and pharma logistics but specialized in cold chain rather than ambient/FTL road freight.

Direct peers

• Blue Dart Express: Blue Dart is South Asia's premier express air-cargo and integrated logistics provider, now part of DHL Group. Comparable to Subham in air freight and door-to-door distribution, though tilted toward time-sensitive express shipments rather than bulk road freight.
• Gati (now Allcargo Gati): Gati is a pan-India express distribution and supply-chain solutions company with owned fleet and warehousing. Directly comparable to Subham in offering multi-modal transport, warehousing, and 3PL services to enterprise customers across India.
• Transport Corporation of India (TCI): TCI is one of India's largest integrated logistics providers offering road freight, warehousing, and supply-chain solutions across multiple industries. Closely comparable to Subham in service mix (FTL/LTL, warehousing, 3PL) and enterprise customer focus, though significantly larger and listed.
• Mahindra Logistics: Mahindra Logistics provides integrated 3PL, warehousing, and transportation services with strong enterprise customer base including automotive OEMs. Comparable to Subham in vertical mix (auto, FMCG, engineering) and integrated supply-chain solutions.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain India: DHL Supply Chain operates large-scale contract logistics, warehousing, and transportation services in India for global enterprises. Overlaps with Subham in 3PL/4PL, warehousing, and multi-industry verticals, but as a global incumbent with substantially broader capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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