Mr. Vikram Mashru, Director, Thakker Roadlines Pvt. Ltd., explains how the company is leveraging four decades of expertise in hazardous cargo transportation to prepare for India’s transition towards hydrogen logistics, digital fleet management and safer, more efficient supply chains.
Established in 1985, Thakker Roadlines Pvt. Ltd. has grown from a regional transporter into a trusted logistics partner serving India’s industrial, chemical and energy sectors. Today, the company operates across hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, petroleum fuels, industrial and medical gases, refrigerated cargo, perishable goods and heavy infrastructure equipment, supported by specialised vehicles, modern fleet technologies and a strong safety culture.
According to Mr. Vikram Mashru, Director, Thakker Roadlines Pvt. Ltd., the logistics industry is entering a defining phase where digitalisation, cleaner energy and customer expectations will reshape operations over the next few years. “The future of logistics lies in safe, intelligent and sustainable mobility built on specialised capabilities and operational excellence,” said Mr. Mashru.
He believes customers now expect much more than timely deliveries. Real-time shipment visibility, regulatory compliance, proactive communication and customised logistics solutions have become equally important. To meet these expectations, the company has strengthened preventive maintenance, GPS-enabled fleet tracking, digital documentation and technology-driven operations while continuing to invest in driver training and safety.
The company’s commitment to operational excellence has also been recognised through the Reliance Safety Award, reinforcing its belief that safety remains the foundation of every successful logistics operation.
Preparing for Hydrogen Logistics and Smarter Fleet Operations
Looking towards 2030, Mr. Mashru expects India’s commercial mobility ecosystem to be driven by AI-enabled fleet management, connected vehicles, predictive maintenance, improved infrastructure and cleaner energy solutions.
While electrification will expand in urban mobility, he believes specialised sectors such as chemicals, industrial gases and hazardous cargo will increasingly adopt LNG, biofuels, hydrogen and green hydrogen. Recognising this transition, Thakker Roadlines is strategically positioning itself to become a preferred logistics partner for the emerging hydrogen economy. “Our objective is not only to expand our fleet but to build specialised capabilities that support India’s clean energy ambitions while maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency,” Mr. Mashru shared.
The company’s roadmap includes investments in next-generation transportation equipment, advanced safety systems, digital fleet management, nationwide network expansion and specialised employee training for hydrogen and green hydrogen transportation. Alongside strengthening its core chemical logistics business, Thakker Roadlines also plans to create employment opportunities across the logistics value chain while improving operational efficiency through technology, data-driven decision-making and optimised route planning.
With a clear focus on safety, sustainability and specialised transportation, the company aims to establish itself as one of India’s leading logistics partners for clean energy and complex industrial supply chains by 2030.
“The future of logistics lies in safe, intelligent and sustainable mobility built on specialised capabilities and operational excellence.”