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The growing logistics and industrial sectors in Chennai have made the need for affordable, safe, and well-placed warehouses greater. It can be hard to find the right storage, whether you run a successful online business, a factory, or a logistics company in Chennai. This guide explains all you should know, including the best areas, price ranges, and how to pick the top partner: Godamwale.
Chennai is a top warehousing destination in south India because of where it is, its good roads and buildings, and the fact that it has more factories.
Key transport hubs like Chennai Port, CMBT, and Chennai Airport streamline import/export and logistics operations
Governed under the CMDA, industrial zones such as Vadaperumbakkam and Salt Cotaurs offer ready-made transport connectivity. These advantages make Chennai one of Indiaโs fastest-growing warehousing markets .
Ambattur & Avadi (West Chennai)
Location Overview:
Close proximity to the Chennai-Bangalore highway and easy access to Chennai Port, these areas are emerging as strategic locations for warehousing and distribution in South India.
Key Features:
Ideal For: E-commerce, automotive, electronics, FMCG, and 3PL logistics providers.
30000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Ambattur, Chennai
10000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Avadi, Chennai
Maduravoyal, Chennai
Location Overview:
With its direct connectivity to the Chennai Port via the Chennai PortโMaduravoyal Expressway and access to key national highways, it serves as a strategic hub for intra-city and regional distribution.
Key Features:
Ideal For: E-commerce, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), pharma, retail, and city distribution networks.
7000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Madhuravoyal, Chennai
12000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Madhuravoyal, Chennai
Sriperumbudur
Location Overview:
With a strong presence of multinational manufacturing units and seamless connectivity to Chennai, Bengaluru, and major ports, it is a strategic choice for warehousing and supply chain operations.
Key Features:
Ideal For: Automotive, electronics, engineering, 3PLs, and large-scale manufacturing and distribution businesses.
15000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Sriperumbudur, Chennai
5000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Sriperumbudur, Chennai
Guindy & Kolathur
Guindy, located in the heart of Chennai, is a prime industrial and commercial hub with excellent connectivity to all major parts of the city. Its proximity to the airport, major highways, and business districts makes it an ideal spot for urban warehousing and last-mile delivery operations.
Key Features:
Ideal For: Last-mile logistics, e-commerce, pharma, and urban distribution centers.
20000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Guindy, Chennai
18000 Sq.Ft.Warehouse in Kolathur, Chennai
Founded: 2017
Specialty: On-demand warehousing & tech-enabled logistics
Godamwale is a rapidly growing warehousing aggregator providing flexible godown solutions in major Indian cities, including Chennai. Businesses can book warehouse space on-demand with scalable options, whether itโs for a few pallets or an entire facility.
Founded: 2007
Specialty: Grade-A industrial and logistics parks across India
IndoSpace, a major builder of industrial parks, has 14 high-quality buildings in Chennai, which is part of their 15 parks in Tamil Nadu. They are famous for their excellent, environmentally-friendly warehouses that have modern services, green designs, and plenty of room that can be expanded.
Founded: 2005
Specialty: Infrastructure-led warehousing with green, sustainable logistics parks
TVS ILP, part of TVS Supply Chain, has provided strong facilities in Chennai since 2005. These include a complete warehouse management system, storage racks for pallets, pre-engineered buildings, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing support. Amazon and Flipkart are among their customers.
Founded: 2007 (India operations)
Specialty: Contract logistics and global 3PL solutions
DHL offers Chennai more than 500,000 square feet of safe, temperature-controlled storage space, which can be increased or decreased based on changing needs. Their operations, which meet international standards, use technology and automation to make the movement of goods as efficient as possible.
Founded: 1989 (acquired by Allcargo in 2020)
Specialty: Express logistics and integrated supply chain solutions
Gati started in Chennai in 1989 and provides up-to-date storage places with complete third-party logistics, chilled storage, and shipping services. Because they belong to Allcargo, they gain advantages from different types of transportation and strong container port systems.
Founded: 2012
Specialty: Integrated supply chain and 3PL for electronics, retail, and e-commerce
ProConnect, based in Chennai, has been working since 2012. They manage around 172 storage places all over India, which cover about 6 million square feet. They offer services such as returns management, logistics inside factories, temperature-controlled storage, and operations managed by a warehouse management system.
Founded: 1982
Specialty: Regional warehousing and multi-modal transport across South India
Navata provides modern, WMS-powered warehouse management and up-to-the-minute stock monitoring in Chennai. They offer wide-ranging services that make picking, packing, receiving, and shipping easier for many different industries.
Founded: 2010
Specialty: Omni-channel fulfillment and contract logistics
H&S, based in Chennai, provides third-party, 3.5 party, and fourth-party logistics solutions. They use technology for picking and packing, and they improve efficiency with data analysis. Started in 2015, they are a growing company in the area.
Founded: 2017 (Ascendas-Singbridge, merged with CapitaLand)
Specialty: Industrial and logistics real estate development
scendas and Firstspace teamed up in 2016 to create this standout project in Chennai. They provide custom-made warehouse options, covering a large 30 million square feet of industrial property. They are recognized for their environmentally friendly buildings and high-quality, professional standards.
Founded: 2008
Specialty: Contract logistics, 3PL, and warehousing
Mahindra Logistics runs big storage spaces in important industrial areas in Chennai. They offer warehouse solutions made to order, stock control, getting orders ready, and handling returns. Their warehouses mostly serve the car, store, and factory businesses.
Clarify your needs: Storage volume, handling type (bulk vs. cartons), temperature control needs.
Site visit is essential: Inspect access, floor strength, lighting, roof height, drainage, and fire safety.
Negotiate smartly: Use comparable rates (โน14โ22/sq ft) as benchmarks.
Lease terms: Prefer long-term (โฅ3 years), include rent escalations, maintenance responsibility, improvements clause.
Legal clarity: Ensure landlord holds clear title and building permissions (especially in industrial zones).
Hidden costs: Maintenance, GST (if rent crosses โน20โฏL/year), utilities, property taxes.
Future scalability: Rent with option to expand or build custom space as business grows.
Location & Connectivity
Pick locations near big roads like NH48 or NH716, harbors, or downtown areas to keep shipping costs low. For example, consider Ambattur, Red Hills, or Guindy.
Infrastructure & Tech
Today's warehouses often use pre-built structures, automatic docks for loading, and computer programs to track goods. Many storage places in Chennai have tall roofs (over 14 feet), plenty of room for parking and loading items, and security cameras that record all day and night.
Size & Flexibility
Choose locations that fit what you have and how you want to expand. Options range from small 600 sq ft spots in T. Nagar to very large 200,000 sq ft buildings in Sriperumbudur.
Compliance & Security
Ensure fire safety certifications (NOC), gated compound, CCTV, and security staff.
Financial Transparency
Check for simple explanations: rent for each square foot, upkeep costs, security money (often the same as 1 to 3 months of rent), and Goods and Services Tax details if yearly income is more than โน20โฏL.
Management & Maintenance
Pick property handled by skilled experts who give quick help, upkeep, and follow the rules.
If you own Chennai property and want to convert it into a godown:
Godamwale provides warehouses and godowns for rent in Chennai and nearby areas like Maduravoyal, Sriperumbudur, Guindy, Kolathur, and more. With tech-enabled facilities, strategic locations, and flexible rental options, we help businesses streamline storage and distribution with ease.
As Indiaโs leading 3PL and warehousing provider across 126 cities, Godamwale offers:
Their Chennai storage spaces are secure, in good spots, can be changed in size easily, and made bigger or smaller as needed. They also use technology fully and have prices that are easy to understand, all meeting the standards.
Chennai's strong industry and growing economy make it a great place to rent warehouse space. By picking the best spot, a tech-focused partner (such as Godamwale), and flexible contract options, you can create a storage system that is affordable, dependable, and ready for the future.
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