Globally the logistics industry is estimated to be worth $ 3.5 trillion. Though most of the large service providers are headquartered in Europe, the biggest market is the USA, which constitutes about 25 % of world's logistics market in value.

India is the world's second fastest growing economy, fuelled by growth in infrastructure, booming manufacturing sector, exim trade, retail and agricultural related activities amongst others. Logistics assumes central activity in these growth areas. India spends 14% of its GDP on logistics while most developed countries spend between 8% - 9%. On a $1 trillion GDP this represents approximately $50 billion in excessive spending owing to the inefficiencies and unorganized nature of logistics in India.

In most developed nations, almost 45% - 50% of large organisations outsource their logistics function, while in India it's only about 8%. Further, the government is strengthening the infrastructure with over  $70 billion of investment planned till 2012. Logistics will be one sector which will be the backbone of flourishing trade activity and infrastructure development, and will receive special attention by the government / private sector in coming years.