Kolkata-based, Western Carriers (India) Ltd, one of India’s leading private, multi-modal, rail-focused, 4PL asset-light logistics companies announced the receipt of an order from Hindustan Zinc Limited for the movement of finished goods, zinc, and lead ingots from its smelting complexes at Chanderiya Lead Zinc Smelter, Zinc Smelter Debari, Dariba Smelting Complex (Rajasthan) and Pantnagar Metal Plant (Uttarakhand) to Mundra, Pipavav and Mumbai ports and HZL’s depots and customer sites across India.
The Rs. 170 Crores order includes both export and domestic movement for four years for Hindustan Zinc Limited, one of the world’s largest and India’s only integrated Zinc-Lead-Silver producers.
Commenting on the development, Mr. Kanishka Sethia, CEO, of Western Carriers (India) Ltd said, “We are excited to announce our partnership with Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) to manage the movement of their finished goods. This significant order is a testament to the trust and confidence that HZL, one of the world’s largest and India’s only integrated Zinc-Lead-Silver producers, has placed in our capabilities. As India’s leading multi-modal logistics provider, we remain committed to delivering cost-effective, efficient, and seamless solutions that meet the growing demands of our customers.”
Western Carriers has a pan-India presence through over 50 branch offices and four zonal offices across 23 states in India. The company’s 16 warehouses are located across 12 states and it operates at over 55 major public rake handling points spread across India.
Its pan-India presence allows it to provide first-mile and last-mile connectivity to its customers who have operations across India, including in remote areas. As of H1FY25, the company’s revenue from operations was Rs. 854 crores, with a PAT of Rs. 37 crores.
