Pooja Logistics Operates 357-Vehicle Reefer Fleet Across Three Models

Pooja Logistics Limited operates a classified fleet of 357 GPS-enabled refrigerated vehicles through per-trip, monthly-contract and dedicated-vehicle arrangements. As of August 31, 2025, 289 vehicles were heavy commercial vehicles, and the fleet supported the transport of frozen cargo at −18°C to −10°C and chilled cargo at 0°C to +4°C.

How does Pooja Logistics operate its 357-vehicle reefer fleet?

Pooja Logistics owns and operates its refrigerated trucks, known as reefers, rather than relying wholly on third-party logistics providers for fleet capacity. The business has provided temperature-controlled logistics services since its incorporation in 2011 and served confectionery, dairy, quick-service restaurant, pharmaceutical and e-commerce customers across more than 26 states as of August 31, 2025.

Pooja Logistics’ classified fleet is concentrated in heavy commercial vehicles, defined as trucks carrying more than 2,000 kilograms of payload. These vehicles account for 289 of the 357 listed reefers, or 81.0%, while light commercial vehicles carrying 1,001 to 2,000 kilograms number 55 and small vehicles carrying up to 1,000 kilograms number 13. This composition places most of the fleet capacity in the largest payload category.

Pooja Logistics uses single-compartment and multi-compartment reefers with stated load capacities of about 5 tonnes to 20 tonnes. Identified fleet formats include a 32-foot vehicle with 15-tonne capacity, a 20-foot vehicle with 5-tonne capacity and an electric vehicle with 800-kilogram capacity. Several listed formats can operate from 10°C to −18°C, while the TDU Bolero and electric vehicle are specified from 10°C to −25°C.

How do Pooja Logistics’ three billing models generate revenue?

Pooja Logistics generates transportation revenue through primary transportation, secondary transportation and dedicated-vehicle services. Revenue is recognised in proportion to the stage of completion of the transportation service, when economic benefits are probable and the revenue amount can be measured reliably. The revenue mechanism is therefore tied to transport service rendered rather than to vehicle ownership alone.

Primary transportation is Pooja Logistics’ trip-to-trip model, generally used for inter-city or inter-state movement. Charges are based on the distance travelled between origin and destination, with pricing also influenced by the type and volume of cargo, required temperature range, urgency and handling complexity. Revenue under this model depends on individual completed assignments and the service conditions agreed with each customer.

Secondary transportation is the monthly-contract model used for intra-city transport and recurring customer requirements. Pooja Logistics deploys vehicles for a predetermined monthly fee, either with or without a minimum guaranteed distance travelled. The arrangement can create additional charges when usage exceeds the agreed distance threshold, making the monthly commitment and actual vehicle use relevant to billing.

Dedicated-vehicle services are based on the use of a vehicle for a specified number of kilometres per month. Pooja Logistics charges additionally for kilometres travelled beyond the agreed monthly limit. Unlike per-trip billing, the dedicated-vehicle model assigns a vehicle and a monthly kilometre scope to a customer, requiring deployment to remain within the contractual arrangement.

How does Pooja Logistics maintain and monitor cold-chain transport?

Pooja Logistics uses Geo Trackers global positioning system, or GPS, software, vehicle-movement reports, driver and truck management systems, and temperature tracking to monitor shipments. Before vehicle allocation, Pooja Logistics collects customer requirements covering vehicle type, temperature compliance, loading and unloading practices, delivery schedules and issue escalation procedures.

During execution, an operations supervisor coordinates vehicle allocation and a key account manager acts as the customer’s single point of contact. Customers receive partial access to real-time vehicle location and continuous in-transit temperature information. Pooja Logistics’ tracking team provides updates in the event of route or temperature deviations, and proof of delivery is submitted after delivery for verification.

The reefer equipment is designed to help maintain the required cargo environment. Each refrigerated vehicle has insulated doors with inner and outer seals, locking mechanisms and grated container floors intended to support return-air evaporation and air circulation. The refrigeration system includes a compressor, condenser, evaporator, thermostat and control panel, while the insulated body may use polyurethane foam or polystyrene panels to limit thermal transfer.

Pooja Logistics’ workflow also provides for a replacement vehicle where a breakdown or disruption occurs. That contingency mechanism matters because uninterrupted vehicle availability and functioning refrigeration equipment must both hold for temperature-controlled delivery commitments to continue. Pooja Logistics has obtained Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, or FSSAI, certifications for facilitating delivery of perishable goods and intends to expand certifications in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

What do Pooja Logistics’ reported figures show about fleet dependency?

Pooja Logistics’ industry-wise revenue disclosure reports revenue of Rs 133.5839 crore in Fiscal 2025, compared with Rs 118.6677 crore in Fiscal 2024 and Rs 110.5928 crore in Fiscal 2023. Fast-moving consumer goods, or FMCG, supplied Rs 130.585 crore, or 97.76%, of Fiscal 2025 revenue, compared with 69.33% in Fiscal 2023. Logistics and supply chain revenue fell to 2.19% in Fiscal 2025 from 30.67% in Fiscal 2023.

A separate restated standalone key-performance table reports Fiscal 2025 revenue from operations of Rs 135.3838 crore, compared with Rs 118.6678 crore in Fiscal 2024 and Rs 110.5928 crore in Fiscal 2023. That table reports earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, or EBITDA, of Rs 21.2255 crore in Fiscal 2025, with a 15.89% EBITDA margin, versus Rs 18.8653 crore and a 15.91% margin in Fiscal 2024. The two Fiscal 2025 revenue figures are separately disclosed and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Customer concentration is material to Pooja Logistics’ vehicle deployment. The largest customer generated Rs 42.5143 crore, or 31.84%, of Fiscal 2025 revenue, while the top three customers generated Rs 85.8131 crore, or 64.27%. The top 10 customers accounted for Rs 108.1073 crore, or 80.98%, compared with 85.87% in Fiscal 2023, leaving fleet utilisation dependent on a limited customer group.

Geographic revenue was also concentrated. Delhi generated Rs 49.1291 crore, or 36.78%, of Fiscal 2025 revenue and Haryana generated Rs 36.0345 crore, or 26.97%; together they represented 63.75%. Domestic services accounted for Rs 133.5511 crore, or 99.98%, while services in Nepal accounted for Rs 3.28 lakh, or 0.02%, in Fiscal 2025.

Conclusion

Pooja Logistics’ model combines an owned, 357-vehicle classified reefer fleet with separate charging structures for inter-city trips, recurring intra-city contracts and dedicated monthly vehicle use. The model is underpinned by GPS and temperature monitoring, but its reported revenue remains concentrated in FMCG customers, Delhi and Haryana, and a limited group of customers.

The next developments to watch are Pooja Logistics’ disclosed plans to expand into additional states and cities, diversify cargo categories and customer segments, and digitise operational workflows. Pooja Logistics also plans gradual integration of electric vehicles and compressed natural gas-powered trucks, while its 36-month arrangement from April 1, 2024 licenses ICE battery-based passive cooling technology for hybrid reefer cooling mechanisms.