Crown launches custom bonded warehousing service in India

Crown Worldwide Group, a global leader in storage, logistics and records management, has introduced its new custom bonded warehousing service in India, operated under its Crown Workspace & Warehousing division.

The new service is designed to provide businesses with a duty-free, secure, compliant and technology-enabled solution for storing high-value imported goods without the immediate payment of customs duty. The initiative aims to streamline import-export operations, ensure superior logistics services and provide global businesses greater agility in managing their supply chains, says an official release.

"The bonded warehouse is now operational in Mumbai. It offers ISO-certified, digitally managed and tamper-proof, dust-free storage designed to handle a wide range of high-value products including fine wines and spirits, luxury goods and fashion, jewellery, electronics and general cargo. The facility also supports ESD-safe handling for sensitive electronic items and includes flexible options for bulk and industrial goods."

Kavitha Suresh, Assistant General Manager, Workspace and Warehousing, Crown Worldwide Group says: "At Crown, we have always looked to push boundaries. The custom bonded warehousing service integrates technology to provide our clients with a seamless storage and transit experience. Through this new development, we are effectively bridging global benchmarks with local needs. From luxury items to bulk to electrical, electronics and imported wine & spirits, we look forward to catering to all sectors and offering a great experience to our clients."

Leveraging its global expertise across 60 countries, the group plans to bring robust capabilities in inventory tracking, customs documentation and last-mile distribution, providing a seamless warehousing-to-market transition for clients, the release added.