A SPACE MARKETING FEATURE

SWATI AMAR

One man, one dream, one team can establish an empire of para-mount global sig-

nificance. Single-minded focus and determination are all the ammunition required to give fruition to one’s fiery ambition of being a trailblazer. K.Chan-dramohan, Founder & Chair-man & Managing Director of NTC Logistics India (P) Ltd., (formerly known as Namakkal Transport Carriers Pvt. Ltd.) or NTC as it is popularly known, stands testimony to this fact.

The multi-billion rupee com-pany has not only set global benchmarks in the logistics industry, but has also height-ened the magnitude of uni-versal respect and esteem for the Indian logistics industry as a whole. Enabling the mind-boggling rise of this once petite transport company ensconced in a sleepy town in south India are exceptional qualities and values that NTC stands for. Perceptiveness in adopting the best business practices, innova-tion, astuteness in embracing new and emerging technolo-gies for enhanced productivity and quality of service, forging of effective global collabora-tionsand an employee-centric approach that infuses a high sense of team spirit are the underlying values NTC abides by in its penchant for wreaking astounding success in the Logis-tics industry.

NAVIGATING UNCHARTED TERRITORIES

K. Chandramohan’s home-town, Namakkal in Tamilnadu, has been a renowned desti-nation for transportation and logistics. Growing up, his pas-sion for creating a niche in the automobile industry impelled him to start Namakkal Trans-port Carriers at the age of 27, with a single vehicle. Despite its humble genesis, NTC is one of the largest fleet owners in the country today and Chan-dramohan is the only entre-

preneur in the ecosystem who has built a multi billion logistics empire, providing direct and indirect employment to thou-sands of employees across the country.

NTC has forged partnerships with global players across 120 countries, delivering custom-ized solutions to a wide array of industries including renew-able energy, engineering & manufacturing, earth-moving, oil & gas, automobile, metals & mining, consumer durable, life-sciences & healthcare and FMCG. NTC operates with nearly 30 branches in the coun-try and is rapidly spreading its tentacles across all states. Their pan-India presence enables them to offer seamless services to their customers all over the country. NTC extends beyond transportation and customer requirements to provide end-to-end solutions in logistics.

FOUR PILLARS OF SUCCESSA leader in four verticals in-

cluding Project Logistics, Re-newable Energy, Freight For-warding and Contract Logistics solutions worldwide, their Pro-ject Logistics division specializes in movement of heavy & ODC consignments and renewable equipment offering seamless turnkey solutions right from budgeting, planning to success-ful project execution .

NTC holds an esteemed spot in the renewable energy space, since it is the world’s largest wind and solar energy logistics player. With a strong and well-maintained fleet of 2000+, their ODC fleet divi-sion ranks among the best in terms of assets, infrastructure as well as technology. NTC runs its own modern Institute of Driver Training and Research to train and educate drivers.

Their Freight Forwarding di-vision provides top-drawer solutions to customers across the world through partners in over 100+ countries. Contract Logistics is the game chang-er for future global logistics operations. NTC is striving to optimize business operations

by offering world-class design, planning and distribution sys-tems.

NTC has also forayed into cranes and open ware housing and aims to have fully digital-ized ware housing facilities of 100 Lakh sq.ft. by 2020.They have state-of-the-art mainte-nance facilities at Chennai, Namakkal, Trichy, Bangalore, Baroda and Kolhapur. With a presence in Singapore and Malaysia, NTC is in the pro-cess of expanding its activities in Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Europe, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and many other countries.

TAKING THE BULL BY ITS HORNS

Chandramohan had to con-tend with seemingly insur-mountable challenges dur-

ing the start-up stage. Banks and financial institutions did not extend finance support to transport companies and borrowing had to come from unorganized lenders at heavy interest rates. Statutory lim-itations posed challenges in their commitment to meet industry requirements. There was a dearth of skilled work-force as well as a talent pool with domain knowledge and experience. Non-availability of trained drivers to handle sophisticated vehicles was an-other major hurdle, which led to the emergence of their own Institute of Driver Training and Research at Namakkal. NTC’s foresight, focussed approach and the ability to adapt to changes have led to the emer-gence of the company as a leader in the Logistics industry.

THE HUMAN TOUCHNTC’s remarkable accom-

plishments in the logistics in-dustry have been bolstered by their Corporate Social Respon-sibility endeavours. All policies of NTC are outlined keeping in view, the benefit of its em-ployees, stakeholders, consum-ers, communities, environment and the society at large.

NTC is involved in develop-ing rural areas by improving the basic standards of living, providing access to drinking water, sanitation, housing and electricity and funds to con-struct regional parks. The Pala-niammal Kandasamy Charita-ble (PKC) Trust established in memory of his mother, late Mrs. Palaniammal, offers so-cial and financial support to economically weaker sections, especially the rural youth to-help develop sector-specific skill. This charitable trust is focussed on developing educa-tional institutions, particularly transport education. All round development of skill, knowl-edge and expertise of drivers is another passionate agenda for NTC.

The PKC Trust also extends financial support to Gov-ernment Higher Secondary School, Konur towards infra-structure, amenities and edu-cational facilities for children from impoverished families. NTC works with medical or-ganizations to provide free medical facilities andto organ-ize eye camps, blood donation camps and AIDS awareness camps. With great reverence to environmental cause, NTC takes protective measures for plant and animal welfare, agro-forestry, reducing de-forestation and conservation of natural resources.

Their Strategic EqualityPlan (SEP) is committed to employ-ee welfare, public service, im-proving the lives of people and creating a fair and equal socie-ty for all.

For further details please mail to enquiiry@ntcgroup.in

Trailblazer in the logistics industry

NTC LOGISTICS IS SKYROCKETING TOWARDS AN

ASTRONOMICAL TRAJECTORY

IN THE GLOBAL LOGISTICS

ARENA, ESPECIALLY DRAWING STRENGTH FROM ITS RENEWED

VISION 2020, WHICH AIMS TO OFFER COST-EFFECTIVE AND

YET ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN

END-TO-END LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS.

K.CHANDRAMOHAN, CHAIRMAN & MANAGING

DIRECTOR, NTC LOGISTICS INDIA PVT.LTD.

THE LITTLE GIANT: Industry leader NTC Logistics recently acquired the best-in-class payload weight distribution and transportation system, the Girder Bridge. With a dead weight of 100 metric tonnes, it can carry cargo up to 375 tonnes to a length of 15 metres. The core carriage bay has minimum ground clearance of 200 mm.

PROJECT CARGOy Projects & Engg - Over-dimensional Cargo, Heavy Lifts & General Transportationy Renewables - Wind Equipment, Solar & Hydropower

FREIGHT FORWARDINGy Air & Ocean Freighty Support supply chain managementy Several air carrier optionsy Own CHA license at all locationsy No size/weight limitations

y Chartering & Break bulk to many global seaportsy Serving different industries

CONTRACT LOGISTICSy Services include warehousing, logistics planning, execution and SCMy Value-rich CFS/ICD solutionsy Dedicated warehouses for imports & exportsy State-of-the-art documentation & clearancey LCL/FCL container destuffing

COMPANY SERVICESy CII SCALE National award for supply Chain & Logistics Excellence for 2017 under the “Porject Cargo Category"

y 9th South East Cargo & Logistics Awards 2017 - Winner of Logistics Company of the Year Award

y Apollo CV Awards 2017 - Best Practice Adopter of the Year 2017

y 8th South East Cargo Logistics Awards 2016 - Winner of Project Cargo Mover of the Year Award

y “Times Logicons Awards 2017 - Best CHA in Large Customer Handling Award and Best Transporter Award constituted by Times Group”

AWARDS FOR NTC GROUP

Movers & Shakers

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