MUMBAI: In the fast changing logistics scenario in Mumbai large importers are finding warehousing and transit charges more economical owing to companies like BLR Logistiks which are offering cost advantage, easier handling and faster turnaround of containers. The warehousing facility of BLR Logistiks is located at JNPT near the port where the containers are offloaded and hence transportation to distant warehousing facility in Bhiwandi with consequent demurrage costs are saved. Incidentally labour cost at JNPT is also lesser than at other centres like Bhiwandi.

The lower transportation cost has translated into better value for the clients in competitive pricing of their imported goods. The faster turnaround time has resulted in quicker delivery no warai charges, enhanced operational efficiency and lesser cost by way of shipping line detention charges which are levied on containers for delay in offloading.

BLR Logistiks's Managing Director Ashok Goyal said, "In addition to saving on transportation, demurrages and labour costs, our clients also get the advantage of quick turnaround of the containers, faster despatch of containers to hinterland and 24x7 operations." BLR Logistiks have housed their workers inside their logistics facility premises which ensures seamless operations for the importers.

Ashok Goyal has been in logistics business for the past 40 years, is Past President of Bombay Goods Transport Association and currently serves as Vice President of All India Transporters Welfare Association. He has been actively involved in the 'Highway Heroes Project' to give better salaries and working conditions for truck drivers.

BLR Logistiks is among the few players in logistics with 63 branches and a fleet of 2,500 owned and attached vehicles. The company's state-of-the-art warehouses provide short-term and long-term storage, fulfilment services, cross-docking, trans-loading, and first mile and last mile delivery services with EDI capabilities. Clients can avail of additional services like easy availability of up country vehicles at no extra cost or at nominal charges. BLR Logistiks warehouses are fully compliant with fire NOC, and sprinklers installed. There are sufficient forklifts, hydra, labour to destuff 60-70 containers in a day.

BLR Logistiks was originally a transportation company started 50 years ago, but has now built its reputation as one of the most elite freight transportation companies in India. The company also has 'door-to-door' service solutions in global freight forwarding. It provides import and export services, both through sea and air freight as international freight forwarder.