Sanco Trans Limited, established in 1979, is a prominent logistics company in India, originally founded by Late Sri K. Santhanam Reddiar and transitioned to a public limited company in 1986. The company offers extensive logistics services, including air cargo, stevedoring, warehousing, distribution, transport, container terminal operations, customs clearance, and multimodal transport operations. With significant infrastructure, including a 100,000 sq. ft covered warehouse, a 60,000 sq. ft open warehouse, and a capacity to handle 1,500 TEUs, Sanco Trans caters to major clients like Bharat Heavy Electricals and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation.
Strategically located with container freight stations in Chennai and Tuticorin, and an inland container depot in Salem, the company has expanded its operations over the years, acquiring additional land and equipment to support increased business volumes. Notable expansions include a new container freight station in 2001 and the acquisition of equipment such as Reach Stackers and Rubber Tyre Gantry Cranes, illustrating their commitment to enhancing service quality and operational capacity.