Mumbai - Swift Cargo Private Limited (Mumbai, Head Office) (Formerly known as Swift Freight (I) Pvt Ltd)
Swift Cargo Private Limited (formerly Swift Freight (I) Pvt Ltd) is a long-standing logistics provider headquartered in Mumbai, India. Founded in 1992, the company operates as a Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO) and is registered under IATA, with a reputation built over three decades of experience in handling both full container load (FCL) and less than container load (LCL) shipments. Swift Cargo positions itself as a partner for global supply chains, serving markets across North America, Europe, Africa, LATAM, and Asia, and maintaining a strong presence in the India–USA trade lane.
The organization reports annual handling volumes that include over 78,000 FCL TEUs and 94,000 CBM of LCL cargo, illustrating its substantial throughput and capacity to manage large-scale shipments. In addition to standard FCL/LCL services, the company highlights capabilities in consolidation, pharma logistics and temperature-controlled transportation (pharma and food sectors), buyers consolidation, air freight, breakbulk/ODC, customs brokerage and clearance, as well as first and last mile services. These offerings indicate a diversified service portfolio designed to meet complex logistics requirements.
Swift Cargo emphasizes its commitment to technology-enabled logistics through a suite of digital tools and platforms. The IT ecosystem includes SWIFT Easy Access (mobile app for shipments), SWIFT Track & Trace (online shipment tracking), SWIFT Interactive (web-based interface for customers), and SWIFT Collect (online payments). This digital focus supports real-time visibility and streamlined financial settlements, reinforcing its value proposition as a modern, service-oriented forwarder.
The company markets itself as a leading Indian forwarding firm with more than 30 years of expertise in managing both FCL and LCL shipments. It emphasizes speed of communication, timely financial settlement, process excellence, and an IT architecture capable of integration with customers’ systems. Swift Cargo also promotes its product suite and value-added services as part of a client-centric approach, aiming to design tailored logistics solutions that align with specific business requirements.
In terms of operations and service philosophy, Swift Cargo highlights its knowledge across multiple industry sectors, including pharmaceutical, foodstuff, stones, chemicals, engineering goods and auto parts. The focus on specialized sectors aligns with its pharma and temperature-controlled capabilities, highlighting an emphasis on compliant, sensitive, and high-demand cargo streams. The company also offers door-to-door services worldwide, reinforcing its role as a full-service logistics partner capable of managing complex, end-to-end supply chains.
Automation and digital tools are presented as core differentiators, with a dedicated customer interface for quote requests, shipment tracking, and billing. This emphasis on digital platforms is paired with a traditional core of freight forwarding expertise, allowing Swift Cargo to support customers throughout the lifecycle of a shipment—from quote to delivery and post-shipment settlement.
Swift Cargo’s track record of operations and client testimonials referenced in its materials reflect a focus on reliability, consistent communication, and customer-centric service delivery. The company has reported strong recognition in its core markets and an ongoing effort to expand into additional regions, with a global outlook grounded in its Mumbai headquarters.
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