DNX Cargo

What DNX Cargo does

DNX Cargo India Pvt Ltd is a Pune-headquartered B2B multi-modal logistics provider operating across air, surface (road), and sea freight, with a particular specialization in pharmaceutical cold-chain and automobile industry logistics. Founded in 2009, the company serves enterprise clients across seven verticals — pharmaceutical/healthcare, automobile, mobile/telecommunications, IT hardware/engineering, garments/retail, books/publications, and beauty/personal care — with primary operating density in Maharashtra and recent expansion into Gujarat and Goa. Its core product portfolio comprises Air Express Cargo, Surface Express Cargo, and Warehouse Management services, supplemented by forwarding, brokerage, cargo insurance, and supply chain coordination. Cold-room storage facilities are strategically located in eight major Indian cities (Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Ahmedabad, Delhi) to support temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments.

The technology stack centers on an in-house DNX ERP system, a 24/7 real-time shipment tracking platform, and data-driven analytics for logistics planning, with a redesigned B2B website launched in November 2023. Distribution reach is claimed at 13,000+ pin codes pan-India and 436+ locations in the core western India region, with a stated 99.98% on-time delivery rate. The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no external funding rounds disclosed, ~70 employees, and operational leadership centered on Founder/CEO Vidyadhar Shinde alongside a Director of Technology, CFO, and regional operations management.

Revenue is generated through transaction-fee freight services and managed-services warehousing, with quote-based custom pricing for enterprise clients and no publicly disclosed rate cards. The GTM motion combines direct enterprise sales (anchored by named customers such as Schaeffler India), inside sales via phone/email, and self-service capabilities through online booking, real-time tracking, and WhatsApp contact points, supported by 24/7 customer service operations.

Name

DNX Cargo

Legal name

DNX Cargo India Pvt Ltd

Website

https://dnxindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DNX Cargo is a Pune-based B2B multi-modal logistics provider offering air, surface, and sea freight plus temperature-controlled warehousing, serving enterprise clients across pharmaceutical, automobile, and other verticals across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Warehousing and Storage (493), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Cold chain logistics
• Warehouse management services
• Air express cargo
• Surface express cargo

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 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. Freight Transportation Services: DNX Cargo generates revenue through multi-modal freight transportation including air express cargo and surface (road) express cargo services. These are core recurring logistics services for businesses requiring time-sensitive and reliable cargo delivery across India.
2. Warehousing and Storage Services: Revenue is generated from warehouse management services including inventory control, storage solutions, temperature-controlled facilities, and value-added services such as scanning, sorting, and labelling.
3. Cargo Insurance Services: Insurance services for cargo protection during transit, providing additional revenue stream alongside core logistics services.
4. Freight Forwarding and Brokerage: Forwarding and brokerage services handling documentation, customs clearance, and coordination for shipments, generating fees for service intermediation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DNX Cargo provides multi-modal freight transportation and warehousing services across India, including air express cargo, surface (road) express cargo, sea freight, and temperature-controlled warehouse management. The company specializes in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics and automobile parts delivery, with operations spanning 13,000+ pin codes and 436+ locations across Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat. Supporting services include freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, and end-to-end supply chain management.

Product overview

DNX Cargo is an all-in-one intelligent freight platform offering a unified logistics solution across multiple transport modes. The core product portfolio consists of Air Express Cargo (time-sensitive airfreight), Surface Express Cargo (ground transportation across Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat), and Warehouse Management (inventory control with temperature-controlled storage). Supporting services include By Air, By Sea, and By Land freight options, along with Supply Chain, Logistics, Forwarding, Cargo Insurance, and Brokerage services. The platform differentiates through real-time tracking capabilities, 24/7 support, coverage across 13,000+ pin codes, and specialized solutions for pharmaceutical and automobile industries. The company primarily serves Maharashtra while expanding into Gujarat and Goa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Express Cargo Swift and secure airfreight services for time-sensitive and high-value cargo shipments, spanning 13,000+ pin codes across India with strong airline partnerships and real-time tracking. Targeted at enterprise customers requiring fast, secure delivery.
• Surface Express Cargo Reliable and efficient ground transportation solutions covering Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat with a fleet of containerised vehicles, connecting 436+ locations with advanced tracking systems. Designed for businesses needing dependable road freight.
• Warehouse Management Optimised inventory control and storage solutions featuring strategically located facilities, temperature-controlled storage, advanced inventory management, real-time tracking, and value-added services like scanning, sorting, and labelling. Serves pharmaceutical and other temperature-sensitive customers.
• By Air Fastest air freight shipping method for sending and receiving shipments internationally and domestically with port-to-port LCL and FCL services. Serves customers requiring expedited cargo movement.
• By Sea Sea container delivery services for international freight transport. Sea freight was the first shipping method offered by the company.
• By Land Land freight trucking services for continental shipment transport with guaranteed security and reliability for overland cargo movement.
• Supply Chain End-to-end supply chain solutions for freight shipping by land, sea or air, managing the complete process of transporting commodities and goods for enterprise customers.
• Logistics Comprehensive logistics services covering multi-modal transportation and freight management for businesses across India.
• Forwarding Freight forwarding services to assist with shipping documentation and shipment management for businesses moving goods domestically and internationally.
• Cargo Insurance Insurance services for protecting cargo during transit, providing financial coverage and risk mitigation for shippers.
• Brokerage Customs brokerage and related freight brokerage services handling documentation, customs clearance, and shipment coordination.
• Warehousing Storage and warehousing facilities for cargo with flexible options to meet varying customer inventory and distribution needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.98% on-time delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Markiverse MediacoreTechnology or Integration · 27 November 2023Markiverse Media, a full-stack digital development company, served as DNX Cargo's digital partner for the November 2023 website redesign and digital transformation initiative. Markiverse Media specializes in data-driven digital marketing, AI-powered technologies, and comprehensive digital solutions covering web development, creative design, and video production.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safexpress: Indian B2B supply chain and express logistics specialist with strong surface network and warehousing, comparable to DNX's surface express and warehouse management offering.
• Snowman Logistics: India's leading temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution specialist focused on cold chain for pharma and food, the closest pure-play comparison for DNX's pharma cold-chain service line.
• DTDC Express: Pan-India parcel and cargo express operator with strong B2B presence, directly competing with DNX on surface and air express shipments in Maharashtra and adjacent states.
• BlueDart Express: India's largest express logistics company offering air and surface express, warehousing, and cold chain for pharma and B2B customers, directly overlapping DNX's core product set across India.
• Gati (TCI subsidiary): Established Indian express distribution and supply chain company offering surface and air freight plus cold chain, directly overlapping DNX's pharma and B2B express lanes.

Emerging players

• Xpressbees: Tech-enabled Indian logistics company scaling express parcel and B2B freight services, competing with DNX particularly in pharma, automotive and e-commerce adjacent lanes.

Broad incumbents

• Delhivery: Large, publicly listed Indian logistics platform offering express parcel, freight, warehousing and supply chain solutions across India, competing with DNX across surface, air and warehousing.
• Mahindra Logistics: Large Indian 3PL providing enterprise warehousing, transportation and supply chain management, competing with DNX for automotive, manufacturing and pharma contracts.
• FedEx Express India: Global integrator with India operations in air and ground express, customs clearance and value-added logistics, directly competing with DNX for international and domestic express shipments.
• DHL Express India: Global integrator with strong India presence in international air express, customs brokerage and supply chain, an incumbent competitor for DNX's air express and forwarding services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dnx-cargo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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