Business EconomyPosted at: Apr 29 2025 10:24PM


SDHI, Wheel & Time ink MoU for India’s 1st integrated F.A.S.T. logistics ecosystem for heavy fabrication

Mumbai, Apr 29 (UNI) Swan Defence and Heavy Industries Limited (SDHI) on Tuesday signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics, to launch India’s first integrated F.A.S.T. (Fabrication, Assembly, Storage, and Transportation) commercial logistics ecosystem at its state-of-the-art shipyard in Pipavav, Gujarat.

The F.A.S.T. model offers an unmatched turnkey ecosystem for executing heavy engineering projects in India by bringing together SDHI’s advanced fabrication and waterfront infrastructure and Wheel & Time’s end-to-end heavy logistics capabilities, a SDHI release said.
The partnership will benefit high-value, time-sensitive projects and will target clientele dealing with material handling equipment at ports, marine infrastructure, petrochemicals, offshore EPC, oil & gas infrastructure and heavy engineering.

This one-of-a-kind model is designed to help companies to shorten project execution timelines, minimize handoffs, reduce overall project risks, and offer scalable solutions connected to global shipping networks.

Vivek Merchant, Director, SDHI said, “Newbuilds, ship repairs, and heavy fabrication are central to SDHI’s growth plans. With strong capabilities in shipbuilding and repairs, this partnership with Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics enhances our heavy engineering operations. Together, we can offer customers a more integrated, end-to-end solution.”

Gautamraj Sharma, Managing Director, Wheel & Time Shipping Transport Logistics said, “We are elated to partner with SDHI. We believe our collaboration with them brings together the best of deep fabrication infrastructure and robust logistics know-how. The F.A.S.T. logistics ecosystem will enable clients to de-risk projects and improve certainty across timelines, execution, and delivery.”
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