LP Logiscience, the contract logistics and warehousing arm of the esteemed Liladhar Pasoo Group, has completed expanding of their Chennai facility by 50% capacity, over the past two years, to meet the growing demands of their clients and leveraging the economic growth potential of the city. With proximity to the port and being one of thefast-growing economic regions of India, Chennai is a desirable location for heavy industries. It is also the home base of India`s automobile industry.
LP Logiscience, a division of the esteemed Liladhar Pasoo group, has steadily evolved since its establishment a decade ago, growing at an impressive rate of 20% - 25% year over year. Its Chennai location has been one of the key warehouses that has steadily expanded capacity, in the past two years. LP Logisciencecurrently operates a multi-user warehouse near Chennai city and the port to cater to the demand from the local market. With a storage capacity of 3000 pallet positions, the warehouse caters to clients across FMCG, Medical equipment, and Chemical sectors, acting as a vital distribution centerin Chennai. The warehouse is equipped with modern fire safety features such as hydrants and sprinklers. It has both ground and rack storage facilities. Further, the growth of warehousing in Chennai market is also a driver for growth of LP Logiscience.
Primarily fueled by the strengthening economic profile of the city, and the rise in e-commerce and retail players, Chennai has emerged as a warehousing hub.Recent reports on the Indian Warehousing Market indicate that the transaction activity in the Chennai market has remained resilient, with the 3PL sector having the largest share in the occupier transaction pie. In FY 2023, the space taken up for warehousing storage purposes constituted 89% share of the transactions as compared with 69% share recorded during FY 2023.In this dynamic environment, LP Logiscience stands out as a key player, ready to contribute to the growth of Chennai`s logistics sector.
Speaking about the growth of their warehouse in Chennai Mr Varun Gada, Director, LP Logiscience, said, Chennai is a city with immense growth potential. The development of Grade A built-to-suit warehousing infrastructure at the national and local levels has facilitated this growth. Due to its established automobile and industrial foundation, the manufacturing and 3PL sectors are expected to expand, positioning Chennai well to take advantage of India`s focus on industrial growth. We are excited to meet the growing demand for our clients in the FMCG, Chemical, and Medical equipment sectors through our state-of-the-art multi-user warehouse facility in Indore. We are also committed to achieving our business goals for the year by constructing state-of-the-art warehouses that incorporate cutting-edge technology and sustainable operations.
Fast paced infrastructure development in the region has also been instrumental in driving the growth of the sector. During FY 2023, the Sriperumbudur-Oragadam cluster accounted for half of all warehousing transactions in Chennai. This cluster is the primary hub for the prododuction of automotive and ancillary products. Of all the transactions in this cluster, 47% were related to the 3PL space. Another cluster that gained attention during the same period was NH 16/GNT Road-Periyapalayam, particularly along the NH 16/GNT Road-Redhills belt. This area was preferred by e-commerce businesses, FMCG companies, and significant 3PL players. During FY 2023, this cluster accounted for 37% of all the warehousing transactions in Chennai.
LP Logiscience aims to leverage the above to offer their clients tech-enabled and efficient storage solutions in and around Chennai. With a robust business model supported by advanced technology, LP Logiscience offers customized and flexible warehousing solutions. The company is also committed to introducing sustainable practices for energy and resource optimization, including plans for an electric vehicle fleet for distribution.
As LP Logiscience continues to contribute to India`s thriving warehousing sector, it remains dedicated to transforming the logistics industry, setting new standards, and driving positive change in the world of warehousing and logistics.