Snowman Logistics, a player from India’s integrated temperature-controlled logistics space, has entered the chemical logistics segment with the launch of its first A-Grade dry warehouse in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu. Significantly, the new facility expands the company’s service portfolio to include the storage and distribution of hazardous chemicals.
High-Capacity, Compliance-Driven Infrastructure
Located within Horizon Industrial Parks Pvt. Ltd., the Shoolagiri warehouse spans 50,000 sqft and offers a storage capacity of 5,500 metric tons through a G+5 racking system. Moreover, the facility features advanced storage and material-handling technologies, enabling efficient, safe, and scalable operations for chemical products. To reinforce safety, Snowman has installed state-of-the-art monitoring systems and comprehensive fire-protection infrastructure. These measures ensure full compliance and enhance asset protection for customers.
Strategic Shift Backed by Leadership Vision
Commenting on the development, Sunil Nair, CEO, Snowman Logistics, highlighted the company’s excitement about expanding beyond cold-chain logistics into chemicals. He emphasised that Snowman’s strong operational discipline and quality focus would translate effectively into this new sector.
Importantly, he also underscored the company’s collaboration with BDP UGL Global Logistics (I) Pvt. Ltd., a specialist in automotive and specialty chemicals. Together, the partners aim to implement global best practices and build advanced capabilities for hazardous chemical storage and distribution.
BDP Partnership Strengthens Chemical Supply Chain Compliance
From BDP’s perspective, Pavithran M. Kallada, Managing Director, BDP India, stated that the partnership seeks to raise compliance standards and strengthen contract logistics solutions across the chemical supply chain. By combining expertise, the companies aim to create a compliance-first logistics ecosystem. They are also exploring expansion opportunities across other industrial sectors.
Rapid Execution Sets New Industry Benchmark
Manish Chaturvedi, Regional Director, BDP India, pointed out that value alignment played a key role in choosing Snowman as a partner. Notably, the two companies successfully operationalised a fully compliant chemical warehouse within just 100 days, demonstrating speed, coordination, and execution excellence. This swift transition from concept to operations reinforces BDP’s commitment to delivering tangible value to chemical customers. It also lays the groundwork for future growth.
24/7 Operations with End-to-End Monitoring
The Shoolagiri facility will operate round the clock, supported by integrated transportation services and continuous monitoring throughout the logistics cycle. A dedicated operations team will oversee every stage, ensuring cargo security from dispatch through final delivery. As reported by maritimefairtrade.org, Snowman Logistics has made a strategic investment to enhance its service capabilities. The move aims to establish a strong foothold in India’s chemical logistics market.
