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Porter announced its entry into the UAE as its first-ever international growth

Porter announced its entry into the UAE as its first-ever international growth

The top tech-based on-demand logistics firm in India, Porter, has announced its first international expansion by entering the UAE and beginning to provide intra-city logistics services in Dubai. The company's present strategy is for exploring the GCC areas and the Indian subcontinent, which includes growth.

The logistics start-up previously obtained $100 million in Series E investment for growing operations. This funding was provided by some of the most well-known and active venture capital investors, including Tiger Global, Sequoia, and Lightrock India.

From Rs8.62 billion (Dh384 million) in 2021–2022 to Rs18 billion in 2022–2023, the company's sales more than quadrupled.

The company will fill the gap in intracity logistics requirements in the area for small package delivery needs of both individuals and companies by offering a tech-enabled platform to ensure hassle-free deliveries through its LCVs and 2-wheelers. 

Porter, which now has more than 20,000 users, intends to invest $6 million in the UAE over the next three years. 

By March 2024, the business also plans to expand its operations in these locations, acquire 40,000 additional customers, and boost its vehicle base by 3.2 times, to 800.

According to Pranav Goel, CEO & Co-Founder of Porter, “Dubai works as an ideal facilitator for organizations who wish to develop their imprint in the area. Dubai is a worldwide economic center. We are grateful for the infrastructure and business-friendly rules the area has to offer and anticipate growing our company substantially in the market. The expansion in the UAE will help the local economy while also catalyzing the global intra-city logistics ecosystem's overall growth. At Porter, we are also actively focused on creating job possibilities for our driving partners and providing our clients with tech-enabled, cost-effective solutions.”

Porter plans to invest $50 million over the next five years to support international growth and take advantage of the expanding global intra-city logistics ecosystem. According to Goel, a focused $6 million will be dedicated from this fund over the course of the next three years for investment in the UAE.

The company is looking forward to expanding its operations in the future by taking advantage of further potential prospects in the intra-city logistics sector. The business just began operating in Sharjah as part of its recent UAE expansion.

Due to the UAE's extraordinary development and growing image as a thriving commercial hub, there has been a steady rise in the need for logistics services. Porter grasped the chance to serve the region's companies after seeing the rising need.


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