Logistics and delivery solutions firm Shadowfax has announced its largest fulfillment center in Surat, Gujarat. The facility, a distribution center (DC), spans over 1.5 lac sq ft and has a daily processing capacity of 10 lakh orders.
The e-commerce service provider and hyperlocal company says that the newly launched hub integrates technology, including an advanced Auto Sorter that features full automation and IP technology for sortation and allocation.
The facility, according to the company, is set to employ more than 1000 skilled personnel.
Abhishek Bansal, Co-founder and CEO at Shadowfax, said in a statement, «We are delighted with the launch of our Distribution Center which is a new benchmark in the e-commerce logistics space. The incredible capacity we offer will help Surat and its sellers manage the next several years of e-commerce growth.
This acts as another stepping stone in our journey to provide our clients the best customer experience and will help take our market share to 30%+ in the coming years.”
The facility by Shadowfax has come up as the businesses gear up for Diwali and the festive rush. Meanwhile, Surat is hailed as the textile destination of India, and has emerged as a robust supply center for the booming apparel e-commerce industry.