In 2019, the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) predicted that India’s logistics sector would expand at a compound annual growth rate of more than 10 percent, from $200 billion in early 2020 to at least $320 billion in 2025. With Covid scenario in place, lock downs in some countries and container deficit is affecting the delivery schedule of vessels, ships and airlines, resulting in an average 15x increased freight. Shamraj Logistics feels that there is a requirement of knowledgeable and technologically advanced custom brokers to survive in today’s ecosystem.
Established in 1978 by Mr. J.G. Puthran, Shamraj Logistics is backed by experts that have deep knowledge about custom laws and with an extensive network of trustworthy overseas partners, they make sure the timely delivery of goods, which is the prerequisite of this industry. Providing end to end logistic services like ocean/ air freight, custom clearance at port, last mile transportation and warehousing, the company continuously implements new methods to cut short the lead time.
“Shamraj Logistics started as custom brokerage firm, completely focused on process, operations and maintaining high service levels quality. Along the years, we gave priority to quality logistic service mainly for bearing, paper, electronics and telecommunications industry. We have strong networks in the Middle East, China, US and Europe and all the seaports and airports in India. In custom clearance, we are only focused on major
ports in India and we provide Pan India Transportation”, says Mr. Mayur Puthran.
Positioned as a well-qualified, knowledgeable and trustworthy company in imports and export, Shamraj Logistics classifies the goods in proper CTH classification after studying the items and other documents required like BIS, EPRA, WPC, ADC, etc and applying notification benefits wherever it is necessary and claiming FTA, IGCR or any other exemption benefits, if a product is eligible.
Speaking about a client situation, Mr. Mayur Puthran shares, “One of our client were facing problems in recovering of duty drawback amount from the Indian customs under section 74 of Customs Act 1962 and struggling with their export shipment also. So, they approached us and we analyzed the complete matter and accordingly gave them the solution of crediting duty draw back within 20 to 25 days and smooth export clearance of goods.
Today, we are successfully handling logistics of the same company.” Shamraj logistics is a process oriented company; working with complete honesty and clarity since 1978. High service levels and logistic cost are the factors that enabled the company to be competitive and sustainable in the long run.
The Growth Factor
Right knowledge, techniques, technology, constant monitoring and tracking of the entire logistic process at microlevel has enabled Shamraj Logistics to become pioneers of the industry. “We are using the latest and most updated cloud-based software. Our technology was like blessing in disguise during the covid days, we could deliver service by working from home during challenging times. Since we were able to provide service during tough days, we got few big clients”, adds Miss Supriya Puthran .
We are using the latest and most updated cloud-based software. Our technology was like blessing in disguise during the covid days, we could deliver service by working from home during challenging times
With our honourable Prime Minister encouraging startups and manufacturing units, the Indian market is being populated with new and innovative products. This will require different ways to handle and architect a new supply chain system for the upcoming products. Shamraj Logistics with its agile management and experience personally believes that they would be able to fulfil the future market demands by taking up the challenges head-on and grow bigger and bigger, one step at a time.
