Warehousing and distribution connect the
manufacturers with the end customers. However,
warehousing has become more than just storage
space. The advent of eCommerce and online
grocery retail has pushed the way your cargo is
stored in warehouses and moved to reach the
customer’s doorstep.
The internet penetration in small
towns and villages was driving the eCommerce
growth across the country; the pandemic further
escalated it. Suddenly medicines were also being
delivered online to tier 3 and 4 towns besides
the usual online retail. So even the businesses
running physical stores went online and expanded
their geographical reach.
Two years back, the Indian warehousing market
was valued at INR 1050 billion. However, because
of the current scenario, it is expected to grow
by 2026 to INR 2243.79 billion at a CAGR of
10.9%.
As a result, the warehousing transactions are
expected to burgeon from 31.7 million square
feet, or over 2100 acres, in 2021 to 76.2
million square feet by 2026.
3PL and eCommerce sectors consume most storage
space, followed by FMCD, FMCG, and retail. The
Indian market is expanding, and how! This
transition, combined with technology, especially
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine
Learning (ML), has revolutionised the supply chain industry
in India in the past five years. Companies
offering warehousing and distribution services
now use intelligent Warehouse Management
Systems, robotics, and blockchain tech to
improve efficiency and optimise space
utilisation. But such expansion usually brings
along a set of challenges.
The land
prices are escalating due to a shortage of
space. Because of this, Grade A warehouses are
emerging as a powerful solution. Grade A
warehouses are massive spaces that facilitate
goods storage, processing, and dispatch. They
are equipped with advanced tech and robust
infrastructure to promote efficiency. Their
average rental is $36 per square meter per annum
in India compared to $75-80 per square meter per
annum in the Asia Pacific.
The
average logistics cost per GDP among BRICS
nations is 11% compared to the Indian share of
14%. Our country faces massive warehousing and
distribution costs due to inadequate
infrastructure. As a result, overheads
contribute massively to the overall cost of
shipping your cargo domestically or worldwide.
In such a scenario, having a partner on board
who has experience, knowledge, and expertise in
warehousing and distribution can take away your
worries.
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