PE, real estate players to invest in temperature-controlled logistics

Investment in the temperature-controlled logistics industry in India is expected to grow at an average 20-25 per cent annually as the segment  begins to look more attractive to private equity and real estate players.

Snowman Logistics, ColdEX Logistics and DHL Express are some of the organised players in the temperature-controlled logistics industry dominated by unorganised players.

“Since this industry stands on a low base of investment, there is ample scope for growth here starting from warehousing to value-added services,”said Gopal R, global vice-president, supply chain and logistics transformation practice, Frost & Sullivan. “Private equity funds that had underinvested in this segment in