With implementation of improved technology to phase out the usage of fossil fuel reliant IC engines and with increased requirement of personalized transport in urban, semi-urban and rural areas- due to occurrences such as pandemic along with the improved infrastructure development; automotive logistics is expected to grow exponentially in India along with OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers). Rail-based multimodal logistics is an evolving field that has proven to be customizable in catering to OEMs’ volumetric demands and requirements to reach the target customers via direct deliveries or Hub and Spoke models; which is not available through conventional mode of logistics.
Government of India is focusing on policies targeting improvement of Infrastructure, increasing private partnership, and ease of establishing-running environment friendly businesses; increased expectations of manufacturers to reach customers can be strategized efficiently through the tailor-made eco-friendly AutoLinx and allied solutions. Well-positioned to cater to the customized and evolving needs and requirements of OEMs, APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive is equipped with robust asset strength of 22 rake sets (two under manufacturing), 200+ Trailer fleet and terminal presence at vital production and consumption centers of the country.
APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive is the first private third Party Logistics service provider, AFTO licensed operator in India offering a variety of services to automotive customers, primarily through AutoLinx – a rail-based multimodal logistics solutions for Finished Vehicles and Automotive products, Stockyard management & other value-added services.
For FV outbound logistics requirements of OEMs in India, APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive is able to ensure reliable, damage-free, eco-friendly and cost efficient distribution across the country through AutoLinx. The company guarantees 'perfect mesh of high quality with cost-consciousness’ by combining the concepts of Economy of Scale with technologically advanced infrastructure (wagon designs), Finished Vehicles and Automotive products are hauled across long distances at competitive charges without compromises in the quality of the products handled.
Statistically, APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive accounts for handling over 50 percent of overall passenger cars rail traffic in India. With the addition of two new rake sets in FY 2021-22, the capacity available to OEMs is being increased & investments are aligned to cater to the future demand of its customers. From a strategic standpoint, APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive has accelerated the automotive industry's adoption of rail-based multimodal solutions for finished vehicle distribution in India.
Catering to logistics requirements of over 8 OEMs across the country, we provide in depth access for OEMs for distribution to various tiered consumption centres with ease
“Emerging as an industry leader in automotive rail-based multimodal services in India, having catered to successful distribution of over 800,000 Finished Vehicles across the country since 2014, APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive owns and operates 20+ train formations across 12 different circuits over Indian Railways network, connecting OEMs to over 180 cities. Catering to logistics requirements of over eight OEMs across the country, we provide in-depth access for OEMs for distribution to tiered consumption centers with ease”, says Ashish Bhatt, Chief Operating Officer, APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive.
“We work closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India to create specialized solutions spanning the entire supply chain”
Being an industry leader, APL Logistics VASCOR has created unique value add solutions tailor-made for OEMs, and have structured investments to develop an ease of access and utilization of Regional Stock Yards (RSYs) – a plug and play model unique to each user, which allows OEMs to overcome industry-wide disruptions, manufacturing related bottlenecks and improves Order to Delivery cycles (indirectly improving dealership’s credit rotation periods).
“Remaining aligned with the motto, ‘Unique Challenges, Unique solutions’, we work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in India to create specialized solutions spanning the entire supply chain. With an increased push towards a sustainable industrial approach with minimized CO2 emissions and Government of India’s adoption of eco-friendly business practices, solutions offered by APL Logistics VASCOR Automotive are proving to meet the adaptations of Automotive supply chains in India”, concludes Ashish.
