Transporters in Chennai

Chennai is South India's logistics gateway, anchored by the Chennai Port (India's second-busiest container port) and the Kattupalli Port. The city's automobile corridor — home to Hyundai, Renault-Nissan, Daimler and Royal Enfield plants — generates substantial freight demand for both finished vehicles and auto components. The Oragadam and Sriperumbudur industrial belts and the Sri City SEZ nearby add to the region's freight volumes.

The Madhavaram and Tondiarpet transport hubs connect Chennai to Coimbatore, Madurai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and beyond. Chennai's position on the East Coast corridor (NH-16) and the Chennai–Bangalore highway (NH-48) gives it connectivity across South and East India.

Common truck types available in Chennai include Tata Ace and Mahindra Bolero pickup (up to 1.5 tonnes for intra-city and last-mile at ₹12–20 per km), 14-ft closed containers (4–5 tonnes, ₹16–24 per km for Coimbatore, Madurai and Bangalore routes), 20-ft and 22-ft trucks (8–15 tonnes for Hyderabad, Vijayawada and Pune corridors), and 32-ft SXL trailers (15–21 tonnes FTL to Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata at ₹50,000–₹1,20,000 depending on distance). Multi-axle container trailers handle port drayage from Chennai Port and Kattupalli.

Popular routes and approximate freight rates from Chennai: Chennai–Bangalore (350 km, ₹14,000–₹25,000 FTL), Chennai–Hyderabad (630 km, ₹28,000–₹48,000), Chennai–Coimbatore (500 km, ₹22,000–₹38,000), Chennai–Mumbai (1,340 km, ₹55,000–₹90,000), Chennai–Delhi (2,200 km, ₹85,000–₹1,30,000), and Chennai–Kolkata (1,670 km, ₹65,000–₹1,00,000). Part-load rates range from ₹1.5–₹3.5 per kg depending on volume and destination. Tempo and mini-truck bookings for local Chennai deliveries run ₹600–₹2,500 per trip.

Listed Chennai transporters specialise in FTL, PTL, container transport from Chennai Port, automobile logistics, ODC, and project cargo. The Chennai–Bangalore Industrial Corridor and the upcoming Ennore LNG terminal are expected to increase freight demand in the region. Whether you are exporting leather goods from Ambur or moving auto parts to Pune, find a transport partner below. All listings are free to browse and contact.