SECTOR ANALYSIS OF LOGISTICS COMPANIES

GROUP MEMBERS:ANWAR.C.K JOYRAJ DEY MOHAMMED FAZIL.CP NISHAD.N.V RINIL.P.R

INTRODUCTION
Emergence of India as a Manufacturing Hub and Improving Multimodal Transportation Infrastructure Moves the Indian Logistics Market to Top Gear. India's rising prominence in the manufacturing sector over the last few years has given a fresh lease of life to the logistics market, and this trend is likely to gain pace with the wave of global economic slowdown gradually receding and India emerging as one of the earliest major economies to recover from downturn. This fast-paced growth of the industrial sector, coupled with the more sturdy progress of the agricultural sector, has necessitated extensive supply chains across the country to facilitate sourcing and distribution of production. Distribution networks of most industries in India involve numerous retailers across the country, and multiple levels of intermediaries. Since companies will be hard pressed to serve such an intricate network, logistics service providers (LSPs) will fancy their chances of finding a firm foothold in the Indian market. Apart from the steady expansion of operations by large domestic industrial groups, an increasing number of global majors in industries ranging from automotive and electronics to pharmaceuticals and cement have been targeting a spot in the highly lucrative Indian market, says the analyst of this research. While foreign companies need to engage logistics service providers since they are not conversant with the culture, government policies, or distribution landscape of the country, domestic companies are outsourcing their logistic activities to organized third-party logistics (3PLs) to focus on their core competencies. Most manufacturing industries such as automotive, cement, minerals, oil & gas, pharma, food processing, and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) need multimodal transportation services as they have a widespread consumer base but limited production bases. Industries such as FMCG, pharma, and food processing also have considerable requirements for integrated logistics parks. Multimodal transportation solutions are becoming possible with the development of inter-connected transportation infrastructure facilities, especially dedicated freight corridors by the railways and improvements in coastal shipping facilities. Similarly, the construction of massive state-of-the-art logistics parks at key distribution hubs are helping to meet the specialized warehousing needs of industries. These developments are encouraging companies to outsource logistics functions.

V-TRANS INDIA LIMITED

History
V-Trans India Ltd. formerly known as Vijay Transport Co was founded by late Shri Kunverji K. Shah, late Shri Vishanji K. Shah and brothers in 1958.It was a family owned business the entire management that is the founder and board of directors belong to the Kutchi VishaOswal community from Gujarat. Vijay Transport started as a regional player with only two trucks operating between Maharashtra and Gujarat. In 1985-86 initiated computerized operations in Bombay and Ahmedabad. In 1996, the Company expanded into Southern India, later into Northern, Central and then Eastern India. In 2001-02, after a major corporate makeover Vijay Transport Company became V-Trans India Ltd. with two additional divisions, V-Xpress, an Express Division, and V-Logis, a Logistics Division; under the umbrella of Group V. V-Trans takes care of the customers Hard Freight transportation needs, V-Xpress manages Express Cargo (Surface & Air) and V-Logis provides Customized Warehousing and Inventory Management Solutions, thus becoming the customers single window solution provider. In 2004 V-Trans offers the facility of Marine Insurance Policy to customers. In 2008 launched eCargo our state-of-the-art ERP package which provides real time information to customers. At present V-Trans is a national level logistics service provider having more than 325 branches across 20 states. It is the only transporter having offices in all states of Gujarat. Specialized in dealing with SMEs sector and are experts in movement of chemicals and lubricants.

Board of Directors
CHAIRMAN:- Shri Ashok K.Shah MANAGING DIRECTOR:- Shri Mahendra K.Shah EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS:- Shri Hasmukh K.Shah and Shri Rajesh V.Shah

Vision and Mission

Services
V-Trans

"Efficient, Reliable & Secure Transportation of your goods" V-Trans offers traditional, safe and cost-effective surface transport. Customers rely on VTrans for safe and on time movements of their cargo, including scheduled departures across major cities. The service does not limit the size or weight of cargo i.e., transported through container sized vehicles. Weather proof and insured warehouses with platforms at all locations, ensure safe and efficient handling of the cargo at every stage. Major stations / warehouses are located outside of octroi limits.

V-Express

"Door - to - Door, time - Bound Cargo Service for your Just in Time needs" V-Xpress provides Door-to-Door time-bound service which meets customers just-in-time requirements. It is also competitively priced. A value addition to the service is DOD (Draft on Delivery) i.e. the option to pay the value of the goods on delivery.

V-Logis

"The perfect partner to grow your business with" V-Logis offers total Logistics solutions that include transportation, warehousing and distribution. With more than 3,00,000 sq.ft. of warehousing space across the country and efficient, safe handling of goods throughout the service chain, makes this service viable for customers who would like to outsource their inventory management, and concentrate on their core business activity.

Road Transportation

V-Xpress road transportation provides a single window logistic solution to the clients. V-Xpress picks up your cargo from your doorstep and delivers it at the doorstep of the people you send it to within the time schedule. We give on-time, intact, safe delivery with value added-service like

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We offer 24x7 hour services, all major HUBs and locations never closes. We have efficient, trained and courteous staff to handle your shipment across the network. At all Zones and major branches trained customer service to help you with current and instant information. Cargo movements through weatherproof containerized vehicles for safe delivery Draft on delivery facility, DACC (delivery against consignee copy), Freight To-pay Octroi clearance facility on behalf of customers Multi location services under one customer code, centralized billing facility Risk coverage of the goods through Marine Insurance Policy which is only provided to the most trusted of the Companies. Instant web-based track and trace facility We design and provide MIS as per client needs

Rail Transportation

V-Xpress has expanded its horizon to Rail Operations. V-Xpress has started Rail Operations to East and North East sector from the month of June 2010. It is successfully running with 91% service level. The Bookings from Maharashtra, Gujarat and South India shall move from Pune Railway Station and bookings from entire Delhi, Uttaranchal, Punjab and Rajasthan shall move from Delhi Railway Station. Since the movement will be through train the expected time of delivery i.e. the transit time shall be less no. of days. East: Kolkatta, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Patna, Bhubaneshwar, Cuttack, North East: Guwahati, Siliguri, Gangtok

Air Transportation

V-Xpress was already doing Air Bookings in the past but now proper infrastructure has been laid and a fully fledged team is in force. It has taken a systematic and structured approach to expand its growth.

For Air Bookings -North , the nodal hub will be Delhi - West the nodal hubs will be AHM, MUM & BRD, PNQ - South the nodal hubs would be BGL, CHN, HYD & CBT - Kerala it will be through Cochin and -East through Kolkatta or multimodal via DEL/CCU

Major Clients
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Castrol India Limited ESAB India Limited Madura Coats pvt. Ltd. Pidilite Industries ltd. Narendra Plastics P. Ltd. Akzo Nobel Coating India ltd. Carborandum Universal Ltd. Dow Corning Elantas Beck India Ltd Godrej & Boyze Mfg. Co. Ltd Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd Gulf Oil Corp. Ltd. Hindustan Coco-Cola Jotun India Ltd. Aditya Birla Nuvo Ltd. Raipur Tar Product Rishit Bunk Makers P. Ltd. Suguna Poultry Farm Limited Tkm Global Logistics V.V.F

Latest achievements of V-Trans

y V-Trans India Ltd. recipient of Ceat India Road Transportation Awards 2010. It is a first of its kind initiative that recognizes and felicitates the road transport industrys achievers. It is Indias first and only Fleet Excellence Awards. Mr. Ashok K Shah, Chairman of V -Trans (India) Ltd. was adjudged as the best Transport Personality of the year and the award for best personnel management organisation was also backed up by V - Trans (India) Ltd. Mumbai. y y V-Trans enters Jammu and Kashmir in 2009 V-Xpress has started Rail Operations to East and North East sector from the month of June 2010

HISTORY
VRL logistics ltd established in the year 1976 by MR.Vijay shankereshwar in Gadag , a small town in north Karnataka with a single truck. VRL soon established branches in Bangalore, Hubli and Belgaum. Inspite of this humble beginning , they had became one of the leading logistics and transport company in india. currently they are the largest fleet owner in india with a fleet of 2691 vehicles.

Our Mission :
To provide the highest quality service to our customers by continuously increasing cost efficiency and maintaining delivery deadlines. To encourage our employees / workforce to strive for quality & excellence in everything they do. To promote team work and create a work environment that takes care of talent and bring out the best in our employees.

Vision :
To become the premier company that cuts across various segments and emerges as the torchbearer of each segment that the Group ventures into.

Services they render

VRL mainly deals with providing services like parcel services , courier service , express cargo service, 3PL and warehousing solutions, to meet the growing demand of the customer . They also provide bus services on 200 routes , and e- ticketing service, charterd flight, non conventional energy (wind) plant.

Organization structure
chairman

Managing director

GM (MIS)

GM ( HR)

GM (MARKETING)

GM (IT )

GM (FINANCE )

ASSISTANT

ASSISTANT

ASSISTANT

ASSISTANT

ROAD LINE

TRAVEL

COURIER

MPC

TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT OF VRL LOGISTICS

MR.VIJAY SHANKESHWAR MR. ANAND SHANKESHWAR MR. RP RAICHUR : CHAIRMAN : MD : EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, (SERVICES) MR.SUDEER GHATE : INDIPENDENT DIRECTOR (BUSINESS) MR. RS SAGAR : INDIPENDENT DIRECTOR(BUSINESS )

Kerala Roadways Limited

KRS(Kerala Roadways Pvt Ltd ) started in 1962 by Mr.V.K moidu Hajee. They started with there branches as proprietary concern in Madras, Calicut& Ernakulum. Initially they major clients were retail traders in Calicut &Ernakulum . The company major turning point was the approval by the Indian bank association in 1976. The proprietary concern was converted in to a partnership in 1978,CP Kunhi Mohammed as partner. Now, the company has is transshipment offices started at different location that cater to the branches all over India .The KRS own nearly 300truks & an additional 500 are utilized on a contract basis. Between 1989 and 1995 almost all the major regional branches were computerized .

Mission
" KRS aims to provide safe and speedy transportation of consignments of customers through deep commitment and a loyal workforce. Here, the constant endeavor is to achieve total customer satisfaction."

Services

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Parcel Services Freight Movement Warehousing Supply chain mgmt JIT Supply planning Client mgmt System

Distribution
KRS can design and implement customised Distribution solutions for a wide variety of requirements. We can provide Warehousing as part of the solution and Movements of Stock can be designed to minimise Inventory costs. KRS and its subsidiary companies* cater to a wide market in different parts of Kerala as an exclusive distributor, Super Stockists, Retailer and Dealer. We cater to the following companies: Airtel Magic (Prepaid cards and Recharge Coupons - FMCG Model Distribution) IndiaOne Calling cards Wipro Consumer & Lighting division ICI Paints FeroPly BPL Batteries Perfetti India Ltd Aavin Milk Products Nirapara TATA Salt Nirlep (Non-Stick cookware) Hawkins Pressure Cookers

Retail Division
Philips India Ltd - Consumer Electronics Division Philips India Ltd - Small Appliances Division Sony (India) Corporation Hitachi Home & Life Solutions India Ltd Panasonic Samsung Godrej & Boyce Electrolux Nokia Onida (MIRC Electronics) Whirlpool IFB Toshiba (Kentosh Electronics India P Ltd) Eureka Forbes Bajaj Appliances Beetel Telephones BPL Anchor Daewoo

UNILOG TRANSPORT COMPANY PVT LTD

History
Uni log In, was established in 2002, is one of the fast growing firm in the freight storing, packing and transporting activities. We are determined to provide complete range of activities in the terms of warehousing various kind of export shipments as well as import consignments & distribution of various branded products. Our hard work, dedication and efficiency to satisfy our customers who in turn have shown their much needed patience and confidence in us for which we will be always grateful to them. We have a strong bond of mutual respect with each of our partners, employees and customers, which have produce confidence within us and in our work. We have capability to handle perishable and hazardous cargo as well.

Our Vision
To provide world class Contemporary Logistic solutions.

Our Aim
To exceed customer expectation and go that extra mile for customer satisfaction

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
MANAGING DIRECTOR (Mr.RAFEEQ) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (MUHAMMAD SABAAH) FINANCE ACCOUNTANTS MARKETING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS BUSINESS EXECUTIVES OPERATION

PRODUCTS AND BRANDS

LOGISTICS
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Surface:
Mainly focused on destinations within India, our delivery services are of two types Economy and Express. Economy is the regular service and Express is the more premium service that guarantees delivery within 24 hours, within any state in India.

Air:
Introduced first for destinations within India, this service will be extended to international locations in a phased manner. Through our strategic alliances, we will be able to provide you the fastest and most cost effective solutions.

Ocean:
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Our worldwide tie-ups and network are leveraged to give you worldwide reach.

SHIPPING

Trailer transportation:
We provide efficient trailer transportation services. We are keen on ensuring that the goods we transport are delivered on time and at the pre determined destination by well trained and experienced drivers.

Ship supply service:

Employing fast, air-conditioned supply and crew, Unilog operates round-the-clock.

Ship spares logistics/support:

Unilog offers the most competent way to deliver spares and provisions to vessels, without requiring them to divert from their course or stop, thus ensuring smooth flow of work.

SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS

Supply Chain Management is the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand, and measuring performance globally.
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SCM consulting:
Unilog is committed to develop efficient supply chains that enable them to adapt to the changing markets and demands, build opportunities and deliver outstanding results.

SCM strategy:
Unilog with its custom-made strategies on maximizing the value of supply chains, avoiding inefficiencies, managing the risk of disruption of supply chain enterprise systems, assures your business enhancement and success.

TOTAL LOGISTICS CONTRACTING

Entrust your organisation's entire logistics operations to us so that you can devote your attention to your core business. In the face of increasingly intensified competition in the emerging global economy, outsourcing is a viable business strategy because turning non-core functions over to external suppliers enables companies to leverage their resources, spread risks and concentrate on issues critical to survival and future growth.

VALUE ADDED SERVICE

Our services include:
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24 X 7 support Insurance cover Easy customs clearance Real time tracking SMS alerts and notifications Packaging Labelling FOD/COD Overnight delivery if required Door pickup and door delivery DOD facility Unilog, on your behalf collects your invoice value from your customer against delivery of the cargo and thereby minimising hassles of realization of your sale value.

COMPANY IN NEWS AFTER 2009

08/10/2010 With an eye on the the commissioning of the prestigious International Container Transhipment Terminal at Vallarpadam by Kochi port, several logistics companies are gearing up to offer modern logistics services in the region, reported the Hindu. The Kochi-based Unilog is one such company that has launched services to offer fast and secure services across Kerala and to other states in the south with its modern infrastructure and technology

Business line Unilog launches logistics services across Kerala V. Sajeev Kumar Kochi, Oct. 6 With an eye on the the commissioning of the prestigious International Container Transhipment Terminal at Vallarpadam by Kochi port, several logistics companies are gearing up to offer modern logistics services in the region. The Kochi-based Unilog is one such company that has launched services to offer fast and secure services across Kerala and to other States in the South with its modern infrastructure and technology. Mr Mohammed Sabah, Executive Director, Unilog, pointed out that Kochi is poised to become an export-import hub for the southern States as the proposed ICTT at Vallarpadam is expected to handle around one million teus(20-equivalent foot units) a year. He said the company has set up a one lakh sq. ft. warehousing facility, besides deploying a 50-strong fleet of high-security GPS-enabled containerised vehicles with real-time tracking. The company also offers 24-hour express parcel delivery anywhere in Kerala. Unilog has also launched 150 retail express stores in all the towns in the State, he added. Future plans On their future plans, he said the company proposed to extend its services throughout the South by the month-end and would have a pan-India presence by 2012.Given the country's emergence as a business hub, it needs logistics solutions that are contemporary and devoid of the burden of legacy solutions and obsolete processes, he added. The setting up of a facility in Kochi would further help the company grab more opportunities in the maritime sector as it is a major Indian port that features prominently on the leading sea routes.Besides, its strategic proximity to international sea routes and a crucial international maritime highway on the East-West trade route would help attract cargo to the region, he said.

Unilog launches logistics services across South Indian state of Kerala With an eye on commissioning the prestigious International Container Transhipment Terminal in Vallarpadam by the southern port in the capital of the state of Kerala, Kochi several logistics companies are gearing up to offer modern logistics services in the South Indian region. Kochi-based Unilog is one such company, which has also launched 150 retail express stores in all the towns in Kerala.

SAFE EXPRESS PVT LTD

History
In 1995 Safexpress launches as a door-to-door service with 4 routes, 9 offices, 12 container mounted vehicles and 20 employees. Safexpress' door-to-door services include niche products like DoD and To-Pay freight.In 1996 Safexpress opens super hubs at Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.Safexpress launched Integrated Logistics Services in 1997. Our first ILS client is NIIT, the first international ILS account is signed with Hilti from Europe. Spurred on by a surging domestic economy, Safexpress extends its fleet to 250 and number of stations to 290. Safexpress Private Limited emerges as an independent entity. In 1998 Safeair and safebox are launched setting a new standard in value added cargo services. All hubs are connected through web based software.In 1999 Safexpress was awarded the Golden Peacock award for quality and innovation in logistic management. Safexpress declared Indias largest logistics service provider by Limca book of records 2002.

Mission
We shall adopt and internalise a work culture which demonstrates a "we can we will" attitude to reflect in our daily responsibilities so as to far exceed our objectives, consistently striving towards market dominance. We will create historical landmarks forming a strong edifice for the future overcoming all obstacles pro-actively as our personal responsibility and commitment to create delight for the customer with impeccable personalised services.

Vision
To be a conscious learning organisation maintaining flexibility for change so as to provide the most customised solutions. Striving towards global market share whilst maintaining dominance in the domestic market through good hr practice and excellent customer service.

Quality

A quality service relies upon constant customer interaction and feedback. An immediate response to the changing environment with pre-defined business processes managed effectively and efficiently lead to the highest output from the lowest input and this is the

strongest measure of quality. The best certification of a quality organisation is the measurement of the scale of the smile on the customers face

Express
Safexpress service is an express service which involves movement of cargo in all weather proof sealed containers on feeder and express routes. The service is time definite with a published transit schedule covering more than 550 destinations nation wide and provides the flexibility for surface, air and multi-modal connectivity with a wide reach associated with Indian airlines and air taxi operators such as jet airways, Sahara etc.

Draft-on-delivery
Draft on delivery is an unparalleled value-added service wherein the seller can dispatch goods through Safexpress to the buyer and be assured that the delivery would take place only when the draft has been collected. In the Safexpress DOD system pre-alerts are sent to the consignee to allow reasonable time for the draft to be made, thus meeting the desired objective of express transit with the amount ready for collection.

Safe air
To ensure that time sensitive cargo reaches the destination through a faster mode meeting all your requirements for the time definite deliveries. Safeair connects your cargo through airlines, atos and uses the services for morning and evening flights to provide a wide variety of connectivety to suit different market cutoffs. Safebox

Consulting
Safexpress offers value added services beyond physical operations in the form of logistics consultancy covering a wide spectrum of the Indian economy.The company plays a pivotal role in guiding diverse market segments on existing and recommended logistics models with various simulation modules to map transactions using historical data and providing befitting supply chain solutions.