New Delhi: Ekart, the supply chain division of Flipkart, began offering business-to-business (B2B) delivery and first-mile pick-up services on Monday throughout all of India using a fleet of more than 7000 GPS-enabled trucks. The service would be provided via air and surface modes and targeted at MSMEs, including brands from various industries, retailers, and manufacturers.
The company announced that it would provide surface transportation to companies from 80 hubs spread across the nation, connecting the main logistics routes, and supported by a fleet of closed-body container trucks with digit lock that would travel, on average, 800 miles per truck per day across the country.
The B2B transportation solution, according to Mani Bhushan, a chief business officer of Ekart, covers numerous intermediaries, delivery delays, consignment damage, and shipment visibility. “Our Air Express option will ensure swift and reliable movement of critical shipments nationwide. With our deep understanding of the value chain, we simplify B2B transportation for businesses and empower them to focus on their core strengths, contributing to the larger economy,” he said.
