NATCHART SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

What NATCHART SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED does

Natchart Shipping Private Limited (NSPL India) is a Mumbai-based, privately held freight forwarding and customs brokerage firm founded in 2005 and operating with approximately 19 employees. The company provides end-to-end EXIM (export-import) logistics services to Indian businesses, with a stated specialization in pharmaceutical and healthcare supply chains that require temperature-controlled handling, dangerous goods expertise, and regulatory compliance for transhipments, re-exports, and EOU/SEZ/STPI unit shipments. Its service portfolio spans ocean freight (FCL, LCL, bulk/breakbulk), air freight, customs clearance as an AEO-certified CHA, consolidation, domestic transportation, warehousing (general and perishable cargo), supply chain management, project cargo handling, insurance, and EXIM consultation.

The firm operates within the Natchart Group alongside sister concerns Natchart Private Limited (NPL), an AEO-certified CHA, and Sunrise & Group companies, collectively delivering integrated logistics across India and through a global partner network for international freight forwarding and last-mile delivery. Its go-to-market is B2B and sales-led, anchored by direct enterprise relationships with pharmaceutical manufacturers (e.g., IPCA Laboratories, Marksans Pharma, Alkem Laboratories, Fresenius Kabi India) and manufacturing/industrial customers (e.g., Welspun Corp, Pricol Limited). Pricing is quote-based across all services with no publicly disclosed rates or SaaS/digital product revenue. The underlying technology footprint is limited to standard logistics IT support and real-time shipment tracking; no proprietary software platform, API, or AI/ML capability is disclosed.

Natchart's competitive positioning rests on its dense stack of regulatory credentials (AEO, IATA, MTO, FFI/FFA, URS, CCBA, BCBA), 21+ years of staff experience in customs brokerage, and a global consolidation partner network. The business model is transaction- and managed-services-based (freight forwarding fees, CHA professional fees, warehousing/transportation charges) with no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no public shareholders. Growth is driven by deepening enterprise pharma relationships and incremental service-line expansion rather than geographic or product platform moves.

Name

NATCHART SHIPPING PRIVATE LIMITED

Legal name

Natchart Shipping Private Limited

Website

https://nsplindia.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Natchart Shipping Private Limited (NSPL India), founded in 2005 and based in Mumbai, is an Indian freight forwarder and AEO-certified customs broker specializing in EXIM logistics for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and manufacturing enterprises across India with global partner reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), FCL Aggregation / Co-Loading & Space Brokerage (TLACALAF), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Warehousing and storage
• Supply chain management
• EXIM logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Navi Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue from ocean freight and air freight forwarding services, handling shipments from less-than-container loads to full container loads, special equipment and oversized cargo
2. Customs Clearance Services: Custom House Agent (CHA) services providing customs clearance for imports, exports, transhipments and re-exports
3. Warehousing Services: Storage facilities for general cargo and perishable cargo, customizable services for specific business needs
4. Domestic Transportation: Door-to-door delivery services through transport partners and groupage transport
5. Supply Chain Management: Single-window SCM services with end-to-end coordination and integrated logistics network management
6. Consolidation Services: Cargo consolidation services for import and export containers with global partner network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Natchart Shipping Private Limited (NSPL India) is a Mumbai-based logistics company providing end-to-end EXIM logistics services including ocean and air freight forwarding, customs house brokerage, domestic transportation, warehousing, consolidation, and single-window supply chain management. The company specializes in serving pharmaceutical, healthcare, and manufacturing clients, handling temperature-sensitive cargo, dangerous goods, project cargo, and oversized shipments with real-time tracking and global partner network support.

Product overview

Natchart Shipping Pvt. Ltd. (NSPL India), established in 2005, is a logistics company providing end-to-end logistics services including freight forwarding and custom clearing. The company offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services: Ocean Shipping (container and bulk/breakbulk cargoes), Air Freight, Customs Clearance, Consolidation, Freight Forwarding, Domestic Transportation, Supply Chain Management, Warehousing (general and perishable cargoes), Door-to-Door Logistics, Insurance Services, and Consultation services for all EXIM requirements. The company operates in partnership with its sister concern Natchart Pvt. Ltd. (NPL), established in 1995, providing integrated logistics solutions across India with global network reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customs Clearance Customs clearance services for imports, exports, transhipments and re-exports, handling foodstuffs, machinery, and personal effects with expertise in meeting particular requirements.
• Consolidation Cargo consolidation services with efficient handling, secure storage, and timely delivery worldwide through a strong network of overseas partners.
• Freight Forwarding Global ocean freight and air freight transportation services handling shipments from less-than-container loads to full container loads, special equipment and oversized cargo, with advanced tracking facilities.
• Domestic Transportation Domestic transport services for cargo delivery through transport partners or groupage transport, including door-to-door delivery services across all regions.
• Supply Chain Management Single-window services managing the complete SCM process through integrated logistics network, including end-to-end coordination and seamless service delivery.
• Ocean Shipping Ocean shipping services covering both container and bulk/breakbulk cargoes for international trade.
• Air Freight Air freight services from any point to any point across the globe, offered as a registered IATA agent.
• Warehousing Storage facilities for general cargoes and perishable cargoes with customizable services tailored to specific business needs, with 24x7 support.
• Project Cargo Handling Specialized handling of project cargo and factory equipment shipments, including large, heavy, hazardous, and complex project transportation.
• Insurance Services Insurance services for cargo protection during transit and storage.
• EXIM Consultation Services

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time delivery reliability with real-time tracking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Natchart Private LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEO Certified Custom House Agent (AEO No: INAAACN7784M0F212) and sister concern company operating from the same office premises. Part of the Natchart Group providing comprehensive logistics services.
• Sunrise & Group companiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister concern operating as part of the Natchart Group of companies. Collaborates on freight forwarding and custom clearing services.
• Global Network PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrong network of overseas partners who assist in reworking and delivering cargo at final destinations. Critical for consolidation services and international freight forwarding.
• Transport PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners for domestic transportation services enabling delivery of cargo to destinations and groupage transport services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated ocean carrier + forwarder offering customs, warehousing, and end-to-end supply chain. Comparable on ocean forwarding and customs brokerage; larger scale and more digital capability.
• C.H. Robinson: Large global freight forwarder and 3PL with significant ocean/air forwarding and customs capabilities. Comparable as a broad forwarder competing for enterprise pharma and manufacturing accounts.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL with strong India presence and pharma logistics offerings. Comparable in cross-border EXIM and Indian-market positioning.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider offering air/ocean freight, customs, and contract logistics with a dedicated life sciences/healthcare product. Comparable on customs brokerage and pharma EXIM delivery.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong pharma & healthcare vertical (KN PharmaChain) and AEO-equivalent status globally. Comparable as a global scale player competing for the same pharma EXIM accounts.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarder with dedicated Life Sciences & Healthcare sub-vertical offering reefer, GDP-compliant cold chain, and customs brokerage. Directly comparable on the pharma EXIM use case Natchart serves.

Direct peers

• Allcargo Logistics: India-headquartered global freight forwarder and customs broker offering ocean, air, and supply chain services. Closest Indian listed comparable to Natchart in CHA, ocean forwarding, and EXIM focus, though materially larger.
• Expeditors International: Asset-light global ocean and air freight forwarder with customs brokerage and pharma/healthcare expertise. Closest business-model comparable in pure freight forwarding + CHA scope.

Regional players

• Transworld Group: India-based group with shipping, freight forwarding, and logistics operations including pharma and reefer capability. Comparable as a mid-sized Indian freight forwarder with vertical specialization overlap.
• Gati-Kintetsu Express (Gati): India-focused express distribution and supply chain company. Comparable as a domestic Indian logistics peer, though less focused on international freight forwarding and customs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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