Our Logistics Practice
India's logistics sector is experiencing a structural transformation driven by three forces: the implementation of GST (which rationalised India's fragmented logistics landscape), the explosion of e-commerce (which has created entirely new last-mile delivery requirements), and the post-COVID acceleration of supply chain resilience investment by global corporations (which is driving massive warehousing and 3PL investment).
Our Logistics & Supply Chain practice at Gladwin International Leadership Advisors covers the full logistics ecosystem: third-party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL) providers, express and courier companies, freight forwarding and customs clearance, cold chain and temperature-controlled logistics, warehousing and fulfilment, last-mile delivery companies, and supply chain technology platforms.
We also work extensively with the supply chain leadership of large enterprises — placing Chief Supply Chain Officers, Procurement Heads, and Operations leaders who manage complex multi-tier supply networks in manufacturing, consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, and retail. Our consultants understand that supply chain leadership today is fundamentally a technology-enabled, data-driven discipline that requires leaders who are as comfortable with analytics as they are with operations.
The Logistics Landscape Today
India's logistics market is $250 billion, one of the world's largest by absolute size, though logistics costs remain high at 13-14% of GDP versus the global average of 8%. GST implementation, PM Gati Shakti, and the National Logistics Policy are driving modernisation. Warehousing capacity has grown from 100 million sq ft to 350+ million sq ft in 8 years. Quick commerce has created 10-minute delivery as a consumer expectation, requiring entirely new micro-fulfilment and last-mile infrastructure. Cold chain logistics — chronically under-invested — is growing at 12% annually as food processing and pharma supply chains demand temperature control. Supply chain technology — track-and-trace, AI route optimisation, warehouse management systems — is being rapidly adopted.
Key Leadership Challenges in Logistics
E-commerce and quick commerce surge — building last-mile delivery operations at massive scale while maintaining unit economics discipline and customer service levels
Cold chain professionalisation — building temperature-controlled logistics operations that meet pharmaceutical GMP and food safety standards requires specialised technical and operational leadership
Technology integration — deploying WMS, TMS, AI route optimisation, and supply chain visibility platforms requires technology-forward operations leaders
Talent formalisation — transitioning workforce from informal/gig to structured employment models while maintaining cost competitiveness
Cross-border supply chain — as Indian companies internationalise and global companies source from India, cross-border logistics leadership with customs, compliance, and multimodal expertise
Sustainability in logistics — EV fleet transition, green warehousing, and Scope 3 emissions reporting are becoming leadership requirements from major shipper clients
Roles We Typically Place
Why Gladwin International Leadership Advisors for Logistics
3PL and express network — relationships with Delhivery, Bluedart, DTDC, Mahindra Logistics, TVS Supply Chain, Allcargo, and all major logistics operators
E-commerce and quick commerce coverage — Flipkart eKart, Amazon Logistics, Meesho Valmo, Shadowfax, and D2C brand logistics teams
Cold chain specialisation — Snowman, ColdEx, Future Supply Chain, and pharma cold chain operators
Supply chain technology — track-and-trace platform companies, WMS providers, and supply chain analytics businesses
Enterprise supply chain leadership — placing Chief Supply Chain Officers and procurement leaders at large manufacturers, retailers, and FMCG companies
Organisations We Serve
3PL and 4PL logistics service providers
E-commerce fulfilment and last-mile delivery companies
Cold chain and temperature-controlled logistics operators
Freight forwarding and customs clearance companies
Enterprise supply chain and procurement functions
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Get in TouchFull logistics value chain — from express to cold chain to supply chain technology
E-commerce and quick commerce logistics — our fastest-growing sub-practice
Enterprise supply chain transformation — placing CSCOs in large manufacturing and retail businesses
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Frequently Asked Questions — Logistics & Supply Chain Executive Search
Common questions about recruiting Logistics & Supply Chain leadership in India.
Our Logistics & Supply Chain practice covers the full spectrum — 3PL, contract logistics, freight forwarding, express delivery, cold chain, warehousing, supply chain technology, and e-commerce logistics. We maintain an active network of logistics leaders with the operational depth to run large, geographically distributed operations and the digital fluency to leverage automation, analytics, and platform technology in modern logistics businesses. Our search methodology spans traditional logistics organisations and new-age technology-driven logistics platforms.
We fill the complete leadership spectrum: CEO/MD, CFO, COO, CTO/Chief Digital Officer, Head of Operations, Head of Warehousing, Head of Last-Mile, Head of Fleet Management, Head of Freight, Head of Business Development, Head of Key Accounts, Head of Supply Chain Solutions, CHRO, and Board Directors. We work with 3PLs, freight forwarders, express couriers, cold chain operators, supply chain technology companies, and the logistics arms of large e-commerce and manufacturing companies.
Logistics is undergoing a technology-led transformation — from route optimisation and warehouse automation to supply chain visibility platforms and real-time freight marketplaces. Today's logistics leaders must combine traditional operational discipline (cost management, fleet efficiency, service reliability) with digital transformation capability. Leaders who can implement WMS, TMS, and automation technologies while maintaining operational performance through the transition are in extremely high demand.
Yes. Logistics technology is one of the highest-growth segments within our practice. We place CEOs, CTOs, CPOs, Head of Sales, and Head of Operations for freight-tech platforms, last-mile delivery startups, supply chain SaaS companies, B2B e-commerce logistics, and DroneX and EV logistics companies. We understand that tech logistics leadership requires a different profile from traditional 3PL leadership — particularly around product thinking, platform economics, and investor management.
CEOs of large integrated logistics companies in India typically earn ₹3–8 crore CTC. COOs and VP Operations of major 3PLs typically command ₹1.5–3.5 crore. Logistics tech CEOs typically earn ₹2–5 crore with significant ESOP components. Cold chain and specialised logistics heads command a premium given the scarcity of expertise. We provide current compensation benchmarks for every logistics and supply chain search.