Always available
A 24x7 Control Tower and teams across 213 locations keep every movement watched until delivery.
This is Harsh Express
Moving goods. Connecting possibilities.
Harsh Transport Private Limited brings road, rail, air and export logistics together around the people and businesses that keep India moving — from Bhopal to 213 locations across the country.
Our purpose
A business to grow.
A partner to move with.
What began in April 1991 as Harsh Road Lines, a trucking business out of Bhopal, is today Harsh Transport Private Limited — a pan-India logistics company incorporated in 1997 and run by its two founder-directors.
Low-cost national shipping and movement services across India, with qualified and experienced cargo and supply logistics.
Our connectionsOn the road
The blue body.
The Harsh name.
From a single trucking route in 1991 to a pan-India fleet — the same livery that India sees on the highway, in the studio.
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Mission
Low-cost national shipping and movement services across India, with qualified and experienced cargo and supply logistics.
Vision
To become an outstanding logistics and supply chain partner with integrated services, building long-term relationships with clients, employees and business partners.
Our journey
Since 1991.
Always moving.
- 1991
Harsh Road Lines begins
The business starts in Bhopal in April 1991 as Harsh Road Lines.
- 1997
Incorporation and rail
Harsh Transport Private Limited is incorporated on 20 August 1997 and the railway partnership begins.
- 2000
Second founder-director
Mahesh Panjwani joins the board on 1 May 2000.
- 2014
CONCOR recognition
1st Position, Business Associate Award for best performance from Container Corporation of India.
- 2019
People first
Logistics Leadership Award for Best HR Practices in the supply chain sector.
- 2026
Electric and recognised
100+ electric vehicles on the road and the P&G India Sustainability Leadership Award.
What moves us
One direction.
Forward.
Always preferred
Long-term relationships with clients, employees and business partners come before any single load.
Always affordable
Low-cost national movement through the right mix of road, rail and air.
Governed with care
An active private limited company since 1997, run by its two founder-directors.
Awards & recognition
Recognised
for the work.
- 2026
Udyami Samman — Mahesh Panjwani honoured at the 33rd Foundation Day
Laghu Udyog Bharati, Bhopal
- 2026
Sustainability Leadership Award at LogiMeet 2026 (P&G India Transporter Symposium)
P&G India
- 2026
Feature on Harsh’s sustainable logistics and Eicher Pro X EVs (September 2026 edition)
Commercial Vehicle Magazine
- 2019
Logistics Leadership Award for Best HR Practices in the supply chain sector
World Leadership Congress and Awards
- 2017
Rising Star
- 2014–15
1st Position, Business Associate Award for best performance
Container Corporation of India (CONCOR)
- —
“Always Available; Always Preferred; Always Affordable”
Procter & Gamble
- —
Best Transporter (two consecutive years)
Honda
- 2025
Green Transport Trailblazer (Rail), at Flipkart EDGE 2025
Flipkart
- —
Certificate of Participation — Policy Dialogue, “Madhya Pradesh as a Logistics Hub” (Kamal Panjwani)
Madhya Pradesh Rajya Niti Aayog
Harsh Express, at scale
The numbers
behind the name.
- 35+
- Years moving India
- 400+
- Owned vehicles
- 1,000+
- Attached vehicles
- 100+
- Electric vehicles
- 213
- Locations
- 8,291
- Active routes
- 1,480
- Cities served
- 230+
- Rail lanes
- 19+
- Warehouses
- 24x7
- Control Tower
Trusted by 24+ leading brands
- Amazon
- Flipkart
- Meesho
- Shadowfax
- Blue Dart
- DP World
- Procter & Gamble
- ITC
- Marico
- Hershey’s India
- Nilons
- Honda Scooters and Motorcycles
- Bridgestone
- MRF
- TVS Tyres
- Croma
- Golden Arch (Hyundai)
- Trident
- Vardhman Textiles
- Godrej and Boyce
- Sarvafoam
- Sagar Manufacturers
- Avgol India
- Indokem
The power of connection
01From your loading point to the next destination, plan road transport around your cargo, your route and your delivery needs.
The power of connection
02Bring rail into your logistics plan. Coordinate cargo requirements, available routes and road connections with one conversation.
The power of connection
03For shipments with a tighter timeline, explore air freight options with a team that understands the rest of your logistics journey.
The power of connection
04As a Customs House Agent (CHA), Harsh clears your import and export consignments through customs and connects them to road, rail and air — so the whole cross-border journey is handled by one team.
Built around your business
Human connection.
At every turn.
The right details make the difference. Speak to our team about your cargo, the route ahead and the delivery that matters to you.
Talk to our teamYour existing connection
Stay connected.
Keep moving.
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