Mumbai, 26th September 2024: Allcargo Gati Limited (Formerly Gati Limited), one of India’s leading premier Express Distribution and Supply Chain Management company, announces a 10.2% average General Price Increase (GPI) effective from January 1, 2025, for its Express Distribution services. This is the first price revision since Allcargo Logistics Limited’s strategic acquisition of Gati in 2019, driven by the necessity to align pricing with ongoing operational investments and maintain high standards of service quality. The GPI will help offset the significant increase in costs over the years, taking into consideration inflation, administrative costs related to regulatory and security measures, enabling further investment in infrastructure and technological advancements. New customers who sign up between October 1 and December 31, 2024, will have the GPI excluded.
Allcargo Gati has consistently prioritized innovation and technological advancements in its operations, driving improvements in service accuracy and transparency. Notably, the deployment of handheld printers and the enhancement of Proof of Delivery (POD) quality through Machine Learning technology have significantly increased precision and operational effectiveness. Additionally, the introduction of a centralized Control Tower has established seamless, end-to-end visibility across first, mid, and last-mile logistics. This development enables customers to benefit from real-time tracking and enhanced control over their shipments, ensuring an elevated level of service reliability.
Commenting on the price adjustment, Ketan Kulkarni, Deputy Managing Director, Gati Express and Supply Chain Pvt. Limited. (GESCPL), said, “At Allcargo Gati, our primary objective is to provide exceptional logistics solutions with unmatched reliability and efficiency. This price revision is a strategic response to the evolving economic environment. Amid rising fuel costs and inflationary pressures, this move is essential to maintaining the high standards of service our customers expect. The revised pricing will allow us to further invest in infrastructure and technological advancements enabling us to be well-positioned to meet the increasing demands of our clients across diverse regions.”
Commenting on this development, Uday Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer, Allcargo Gati Limited said, “This price revision reflects our focus on delivering superior value to our customers while ensuring sustainability and excellence. Allcargo Gati’s crucial investments in key areas like infrastructure development, technology and workforce, all of which have been strategic to our ability to deliver leading service quality.”
As part of Allcargo Gati’s growth strategy, six of the eight planned hubs in the metro cities have already been deployed and to be operational by the end of this fiscal year. Further cementing its reputation for industry-leading turnaround time and dependable service. This enables us to invest in expanding our fleet, ensuring resilience, sustainability, and top-tier customer solutions. The operational Enterprise Research Planning (ERP) platform is undergoing a comprehensive overhaul to enhance delivery efficiency, ensure timely and secure mid-mile operations, and improve cross-dock processes.
The price increase is a necessary step toward maintaining the highest standards of service while ensuring that the company remains at the forefront of the logistics industry. Allcargo Gati remains committed to its customers, partners, and stakeholders, delivering innovation and efficiency across the logistics value chain.