Logistics & Supply Chain Legal Practice

At Lex Arjava LLP, our Logistics & Supply Chain practice delivers robust, commercially sound legal solutions that empower clients operating across India’s rapidly evolving logistics ecosystem. The logistics sector—spanning freight forwarding, distribution networks, warehousing, multimodal transport, ports, and supply chain services—faces a complex interplay of regulatory, contractual, and operational risks. Our team combines deep legal expertise with practical business insight to help stakeholders navigate these challenges efficiently. We advise logistics providers, third‑party logistics (3PL) operators, transportation companies, e‑commerce platforms, and infrastructure developers on a wide range of transactional, regulatory, and dispute‑resolution matters. Our services include; Regulatory Compliance & Licensing, Guidance on statutory compliances under the Carriage by Road Act, 2007, Central Motor Vehicle Rules, and other transport‑related statutes. Support with freight forwarding licenses, common carrier obligations, permits, and customs‑related clearances.

Advising on safety, cargo liability frameworks, and compliance with central and state transport and warehousing regulations.

Drafting and negotiating key commercial contracts such as transportation agreements, terminal handling contracts, warehousing and storage contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), distribution and agency agreements, and supply chain partner agreements.

Structuring risk‑mitigating clauses, indemnities, force majeure provisions, and liability caps tailored to logistics operations.

Support on acquisition and leasing of land and infrastructure for warehouses, logistics parks, cold‑chain facilities, cross‑dock centers, and integrated supply hubs.

Due diligence, documentation, and compliance support for development of logistics real estate assets, including SEZs and industrial clusters.

Assisting with customs law compliance, bonded warehouse regulations, import–export documentation, and Foreign Trade Policy implications.

Advising on cross‑border logistics structuring, trade facilitation frameworks, and tariff classifications impacting supply chains.

Structuring project financing, asset‑based lending, and credit facilities for logistics infrastructure and technology deployments.

Advising on private equity investment, joint ventures (JV), and strategic alliances in logistics ventures.

Representing clients in commercial disputes, freight claims, cargo loss/damage claims, liability issues, and enforcement matters across District Courts, High Courts, Tribunals, and arbitration forums.

Advising on mediation, arbitration, and alternate dispute resolution mechanisms to safeguard commercial interests.

Legal support for digital logistics platforms, fleet management technologies, IoT and tracking systems, blockchain applications, and data privacy issues relevant to the logistics ecosystem.

Our multidisciplinary approach combines corporate, regulatory, real estate, tax, competition, and dispute resolution expertise to deliver end‑to‑end legal services aligned with the strategic and operational needs of logistics and supply chain businesses. We are committed to helping clients not only manage legal risk but also unlock value, enhance operational efficiencies, and achieve sustainable growth in India’s dynamic logistics landscape.