Porter, India’s leading Intracity logistics service providers, announced its multicity expansion into the cities of Calicut (Kerala), Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu) and Rajkot (Gujarat). This multicity foray is a strategic move towards its goal of expanding its footprint in 4-5 cities year-on-year. With this, the company aims to empower local economies and SMEs, democratize access to efficient and flexible logistics solutions, and create meaningful livelihood opportunities for gig workers across India.
In line with Porter’s fundraising plans to strategically expand and enhance service offerings, it will commence operations in these cities with two-wheeler services in the first phase, with plans to introduce additional vehicle categories, including three-wheelers, Tata Ace, and other options in the coming months. Porter’s comprehensive range of offerings, encompassing two-wheelers, three-wheelers, Tata Ace, LCVs, HCVs, and electric vehicles, will eventually be available across all geographies, enabling faster and more reliable intra-city deliveries.
India’s fast-growing regional economies offer significant untapped potential, and Porter, driven by its purpose to move a billion dreams forward, is addressing the need for reliable logistics by providing a tech-enabled, cost-effective platform to support emerging business opportunities. By diversifying its service portfolio, Porter empowers individuals and businesses, addressing a broader range of logistics needs while continuing to innovate and deliver operational excellence in urban mobility and last-mile delivery solutions.
Speaking on the announcement, Ankit Dwivedi, VP – Expansion Head, Porter said, “Expanding into tier-II cities is a major step in Porter’s mission to transform intracity logistics across India. By leveraging technology and local partnerships, we are creating flexible earning opportunities for gig workers and empowering MSMEs to overcome logistical challenges. Porter is committed to driving livelihood improvement for gig workers, enabling sustainable growth for small businesses, and contributing meaningfully to the economic upliftment of communities, strengthening the backbone of India’s economy one city and one delivery at a time.”
Porter’s expansion into these three cities targets unique local opportunities. Calicut’s strong trading ecosystem and tech-savvy consumers suit on-demand services. Tiruppur, as India’s garment hub, drives high B2B delivery demand. Rajkot’s diverse industries and booming e-commerce need reliable logistics. Through this entry, Porter aims to tackle challenges like fragmented operations, lack of scalable two-wheeler options, suboptimal reliability, and limited customer support, streamlining delivery operations for SMEs and retailers alike. SME’s with large volumes would also benefit from Porter’s enterprise offering providing seamless control and centralized management for goods transportation.
Currently, driver-partners have been onboarded by Porter in each of these cities ensuring seamless logistics operations with plans to scale further. The expansion is expected to transform the business scenario leading to direct and indirect employment with a targeted base of 10,000-15,000 customers per city in the first year.
