Feb 26: In continuation to the disclosures made in the Offer Documents, Shadowfax, India’s leading on-demand third-party logistics platform, announced that, OneNCR, its largest automated sortation facility to date, is now fully operational. Representing an investment of approximately INR 50 Crore, this 2.1 lakh sq. ft. facility located in the NCR region marks a pivotal leap in the company’s operational scale and technological prowess.
With unrivalled speed and scale, OneNCR is equipped with a state-of-the-art automated sorter capable of processing 48,000 shipments per hour, benchmark that ranks among the highest in the Indian logistics industry. At peak capacity, this sort centre is engineered to handle 10 lakh (1 million) shipments per day, serving as the primary engine for Shadowfax Prime, the company’s dedicated same-day and next-day delivery vertical.
Efficiency Through “Single-Touch” Logistics Redefining traditional logistics workflows, the facility operates on a high-efficiency single-touch model. By enabling 80% of shipments to be directly manifested for last-mile delivery at the origin, Shadowfax will be able to significantly reduce handling errors and transit times.
Connectivity: Up to 80 direct linehaul routes bypass intermediate hubs.
Precision: Ability to perform over 3,000 unique origin-level sorts.
Versatility: When operational, the additional semi-automated lines can handle up to 20,000 shipments per hour, while specialized bag/box sortation can process up to 6,000 shipments per hour..
“Network ownership is the bedrock of long-term operating leverage in the express business,” said Abhishek Bansal, Chairman, Managing Director, CEO at Shadowfax. “Investing in OneNCR is a significant step toward building state-of-the-art sort centers that will give us a competitive advantage from both speed and cost standpoints.”
As India’s D2C and e-commerce sectors continue to expand, OneNCR positions Shadowfax to meet the rising demand for speed and reliability. The facility’s strategic location and industry-leading throughput ensure that brands and marketplaces can offer their customers a seamless, time-definite delivery experience through the Shadowfax network.