Logistics Cost In India
Logistics refers to that part of supply chain management that plans, implements, and controls the efficient, effective forward and reverse flow and storage of goods, services, and related information between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet customers' requirements.
According to National Logistics Policy-2022, "Logistics" refers to the transportation and handling of goods between the point of origin and point of consumption, along with warehousing, cargo consolidation, and other allied services.
Total Logistics Cost as % to Macro-Economic Indicators
(Lakh Cr. at Current Prices)
to Non-service Output
to GDP
Note: The GSTN e-way bill data has been used for sample allocation for the LSP primary survey of the study. Based on the unique O-D pairs from the e-way bill data, a sample was allocated for each of the five zones and for each of the nine categories of distance.
Share of Components in Total Logistics Cost (%), 2023-24
Note: Storage and Warehousing includes cost of storage by warehouse operators and industries
Total Logistics Cost (as % of output) by Firm-size
Total Logistics Cost (as % of output) by Product Type
Logistics Cost In India - Rail Transport
TOTAL COST (LAKH CRORE)
₹1.61
PER TON PER KM COST - BULK CARGO
₹1.96
PER TON PER KM COST - PARCEL CARGO
₹12.40
Breakup of Railway Transport Cost for BULK CARGO (%)
On an average, Other costs include: Demurrage charges, Weighment charges, Handling at terminals, and Route-specific levies
Breakup of Railway Transport Cost for PARCEL CARGO (%)
On an average, Other costs include: vendor charge like costs for Ancillary services, Administrative overheads, Profit margins, and Informal payments
Railway Costs for BULK CARGO by Distance Class (₹ PER TON PER KM)
Railway Costs for PARCEL CARGO by Distance Class (₹ PER TON PER KM)
Railway Costs for BULK CARGO by Product (₹ PER TON PER KM)
Railway Costs for PARCEL CARGO by Product (₹ PER TON PER KM)
Logistics Cost In India - Road Transport
ROAD TRANSPORT COST PER TON PER KM
₹3.78
TRIP DENSITY - INWARD MOVEMENT
TRIP DENSITY - OUTWARD MOVEMENT
Road Transport Costs PER TON PER KM by vehicle type (₹)
Break-up of Road Transport Costs (%)
*Annual Costs includes Maintenance, Insurance, Permit, and Admin, which are fixed annual costs, while the rest are per-trip costs
Road Transport Costs PER TON PER KM by Distance Class (₹)
Route-wise Analysis
PER TON PER KM Cost Breakup by Sub-Components (%)
Disclaimer: The cost figures reported herein are based on data collected from a sample of 3,000 logistics service providers operating on the specified routes. As the sample does not cover the full universe of providers, the estimates are subject to variation and should not be interpreted as definitive or exhaustive.
Logistics Cost In India - Warehouse
Break-up of Warehouse Operator's Costs
warehousing cost
per sq. ft.
On an average, Other costs include: Cost of administration, Compliance, Documentation, Licensing, Seasonal surcharges or costs and Unforeseen expenses.
Logistics Cost In India - Water Transport
COST BREAK-UP, PER CENT
On an average, Other costs include: Vessel-idling or Waiting charges, Charges for pilotage and navigation aids, Additional logistical services like barge coordination or local transport to and from terminals, Special service costs, and Operator margins.
Logistics Cost In India - Air Transport
Air Transport Cost Per Tonne per Km by Distance Class (₹)
Break-up of Air Transport Costs
On an average, Other costs include: Insurance premiums, Handling equipment rentals, Palletisation, Packaging, Surcharge, Congestion fees, Special request charges, Airline-specific charges, and Profit margins