The Indian logistics sector has been growing at a steady pace due to increasing prominence of the country as a manufacturing hub. At the time when the pandemic has restricted logistics movements in road transportation, there has been an increase in freight rates through coastal routes. As many logistics service providers in India operate through third-party channels, it impacts the quality delivered to the customers. Cost-cuts, lack of compliance with international logistics standards, and inability to deliver factory to foundation (end-to-end) logistics services are major concerns. The global logistics cost is 3-4 percent of product value but the Indian average logistics cost is 13-14 percent which has been a major hinderance to growth in a market driven by stringent cost competition.
Syntrans F2F is renowned for its ability to deliver out-of-the-box logistics solutions for critical and wide range of applications. It is a one-stop shop with a diverse portfolio broadly classified in Factory to Foundation services, Specialised Transportation, Site Handling & Erection, Transport Engineering, Warehousing as well as Distribution along with Transport Auditing and Compliance Management services.
Suhas Labde, the Founder and CEO of Syntrans F2F, says, “We try to get involved with EPC’s, Suppliers, Project Owners right at the Project planning stage. That gives us an added advantage
in offering flexibility in providing inputs for product design, planning the supply time chart, selecting the mode of transport. We ensure smooth transition of activities so that multiple handling of cargo is minimised & equipment idling is eliminated”.
Consumer-centric Approach
Syntrans F2F prioritizes Health, Safety, Security and Environmental impacts for its deliverables, demonstrating its strict adherence to HSSE commitment. Syntrans F2F is a unique logistic service provider with Transport Engineering Division, offering services such as feasibility, engineering compliances and health & safety guidelines. Suhas adds, "Transformation process of Indian Logistics Industry has been happening at snail's pace, but in last ten years with Government Initiatives and LSP's spontaneity, it has gathered noticeable momentum. Syntrans F2F has been a Process oriented set-up since its inception. Engineering, Planning and Execution activities are all Processes driven. We ensure that process deviation is not allowed or rarely allowed with escalations to and approvals from management".
Syntrans F2F understands that one-size is an obsolete approach in contemporary logistics and emphasizes consumer transparency being achieved through problem sharing and open- ended discussion among the stakeholders. It upholds the value of effectiveness as a product of professional approach, transparency and customization. The ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, backed up technologically upgraded engineering practises in execution, process-oriented workforce, Periodic process audits & emphasis on compliance and safety standards are the primary drivers of Syntrans F2F in the logistic industry.
Syntrans F2F ensures smooth transition of activities so that multiple handling of cargo is minimised & equipment idling is eliminated
From Strength to Strength
Syntrans F2F believes in power of working together and values stakeholder participation in its growth. It focuses on India as a growing engineering & manufacturing hub and considers it an opportunity to reach its potential. Suhas concludes, “We will leave no stone unturned to become one of the professionally recognised Transport Engineering centres catering not only to Indian LSP’s/Project Owners but also to international Projects. Transport Engineering and Process centre will provide the execution strategy and monitor the execution process from Compliance, safety and time perspective. We have commenced our work on creating an IT platform for Transport Audit and Compliance Management. Process Capture is being undertaken currently”.
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