Global supply chains and logistics are being redefined and reinvented rapidly in a climate where innovation and operational effectiveness are being integrated into the logistics tech startup space. With the e-commerce boom, infrastructure modernization, and consumer expectations, the change of voice is gaining traction in logistics technology in India. The current startup boom in the sector is accelerated by the ability to access multi-modal logistics platforms harnessed through large, regional, and rural changes in merger and acquisitions, which has allowed startups to use the likes of AI, IoT, big data, and automation into new supply chain logics within warehousing, freight, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics recoveries. The market for logistics in India is valued at over $250 billion and with a growing number of governmental incentives through non-exclusive and exclusive projects such as Gati Shakti and National Logistic Policy, supply chain logistics expects to significantly grow. Startups are taking advantage of this rally by trying to tackle long standing inefficiencies in the logistics supply chain at their prime source centres, namely poor or lack of visibility in real-time, under-optimized routes, and disconnected vendor ecosystems.
"Logistics tech startups aren’t just moving goods, they’re moving industries forward"
From new hyperlocal logistics, delivery-as-a-service, B2B freight aggregators, fleet management SaaS variants and more, cargo movers are changing how goods are moving within the country from the map upwards. Many of these businesses are employing asset-light models, while integrating digital payments with either cashless or cash on-delivery, to help small businesses and larger enterprises reach their goals to innovate, save on costs to enhance speed in delivery. The leaders behind these companies were largely brought in from seasoned supply chain, technology, and finance roles, with the strength of VC firms investing in start-ups which appear to be normally starving for disruption. These teams tend to be nimble, highly data driven, and capable of adapting quickly to operational nuances. Despite all the advancements, logistics tech start ups recognize that there are challenges ahead, including high fuel costs, third party carriers making their compliance and safety issues, regulatory hurdles, too many small transporters where the owners focus more on compliance of paperwork, and not in their digital adoption of services. However, these start-ups are playing a big role in enabling India on its progress towards a better logistics network, and connectivity. If they keep innovating and making strides in their scalability and sustainability, they will help enable India's digital economy.
CIOTechOutlook in this issue presents a list of ‘10 Most Promising Logistics Tech Startups - 2025’ who have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in providing excellent services. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board. We recognize their valuable contribution to the ever expanding and competitive market and their ability to sustain themselves and emerge as top contestants through their reliable product and services.
We present to you CIOTechOutlook 10 Most Promising Logistics Tech Startups - 2025.
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| Company Name | Company Description |
|---|---|
| Xfreight Technologies | By integrating meta-heuristics-based models, recommendation engines, and scalable data layers, the platform handles millions of transactions while providing smarter and more efficient logistics... |
| Company Name | Company Description |
|---|---|
| Aarkesh Logistics | The company offers complete logistics and supply chain management solutions under one roof, simplifying logistical processes for businesses for inbound and outbound shipments |
| Envia Shipping | The company integrated major courier services into a unified platform, ensuring serviceability across a vast network of pin codes and empowers sellers to seamlessly switch carriers based on service... |
| Freightify | The company offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables freight forwarders to digitize their operations, allowing them to procure, manage, and quote freight prices including... |
| LetsTransport | The company provides tech-enabled, enterprise-grade urban logistics solutions, primarily offering intra-city truck rentals through a fleet of light commercial vehicles |
| Locus | The company specializes in AI-driven dispatch management solutions that optimize last-mile logistics operations, by leveraging advanced machine learning algorithms, it enables businesses to... |
| Pickrr | The company offers a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that enables businesses, particularly direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to streamline their... |
| Pikall | A technology-driven logistics aggregator that provides real-time tracking, AI powered insights, and a centralized platform for managing multiple transport partners |
| Shadowfax | The company utilizes an asset-light, tech-driven model, leveraging AI tools for route optimization and fraud detection, offers services such as express parcel delivery, reverse logistics, quick... |
| Trukky | The company offers a web and app-based platform that enables businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to book trucks for intercity freight transport across India |
