# Selling logistics company data to AI companies in India

> Can a logistics company in India sell its data to AI companies? Which buyers accept you, published payouts in INR, and the rules that apply.

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By: Origin Data Partners
Published: 2026-10-26
Sources checked: 2026-10-26

## Quick answer

Yes. AI companies buy records from logistics companies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in India. Published payouts for this kind of company run ₹95 lakh to ₹4.7 crore ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. Shipping bills and bills of entry filed through ICEGATE belong to the exporter or importer, and 3PL contracts commonly restrict client data.

## Key facts

- Published payout: ₹95 lakh to ₹4.7 crore ($100K to $500K)
- Buyers that accept you: 4 (micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing)
- Privacy law: DPDP Act 2023 (Plus the industry rules below)
- US tax withheld: 15% (With a W-8BEN-E)

## What logistics company records AI buyers want

Road freight, 3PL and freight forwarding workflows are well documented in English, which suits most buyers.

Mercor and Handshake AI both name logistics and supply chain; micro1 lists logistics and operations.

| Record | Why buyers want it |
| --- | --- |
| Dispatch logs | Mercor and Handshake AI both list dispatch logs. |
| Shipping manifests and records | Show how freight actually moves. |
| Procurement workflows | Handshake AI lists procurement workflows. |
| Exception and claims handling | Decisions under time pressure. |


## Which AI data buyers accept Indian logistics companies

English-language records and large service industries make India one of the stronger markets outside the West.

| Buyer | Fit for India | What to know |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [micro1](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/micro1-company-data-partnerships) | Partial fit | Closed companies with 50+ peak staff; operating companies considered case by case; lists logistics and operations |
| [Mercor](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/mercor-data-monetization-program) | Good fit | Names logistics; wants manifests and dispatch logs; pays by wire on delivery |
| [Handshake AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/handshake-ai-data-partnerships) | Possible | Names logistics and supply chain; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| [Turing](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/turing-project-lazarus) | Possible | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |


## Published payouts in INR

Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for logistics companies, converted to INR. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.

| Published figure | USD | INR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | ₹95 lakh to ₹4.7 crore |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | ₹4.7 crore to ₹19 crore |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | ₹95 lakh to ₹38 crore+ |


## Indian rules for logistics companies

Shipping bills and bills of entry filed through ICEGATE belong to the exporter or importer, and 3PL contracts commonly restrict client data.

Any personal data left in the records falls under Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023; the [Indian privacy steps](https://origindatapartners.com/sell-company-data/india#rules) apply to every industry. Before anything leaves, exclude:

- Shipper and consignee details covered by customer contracts.
- Driver location and personal data.
- Customs data restricted by law.

Source: [MeitY: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023](https://www.meity.gov.in/data-protection-framework)

## Can a logistics company sell shipment data?

Shipment-level data usually belongs to shippers under freight contracts, and customs filings are regulated records. Dispatch decisions, exception handling and claims workflows are the more licensable layer.

Our guide covers this in depth: [What company data can you sell to AI companies?](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/what-company-data-can-you-sell-to-ai).


## US tax on the license fee

For India: 15% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E), creditable at home.

Source: [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)

## Questions and answers

### Do AI companies buy logistics company data in India?

Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in India. Road freight, 3PL and freight forwarding workflows are well documented in English, which suits most buyers.

### How much do AI companies pay for logistics company data?

Published payouts for this kind of company run ₹95 lakh to ₹4.7 crore ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.

### Is it legal for a logistics company in India to sell company data?

Shipping bills and bills of entry filed through ICEGATE belong to the exporter or importer, and 3PL contracts commonly restrict client data.

### Can a logistics company sell shipment data?

Shipment-level data usually belongs to shippers under freight contracts, and customs filings are regulated records. Dispatch decisions, exception handling and claims workflows are the more licensable layer.

## Sources

- [micro1: Data partnerships](https://www.micro1.ai/data-partnerships)
- [Mercor: Monetize your data](https://www.mercor.com/data/)
- [Handshake AI: Data partnerships](https://joinhandshake.com/ai/data-partnerships/)
- [MeitY: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023](https://www.meity.gov.in/data-protection-framework)
- [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)
- [European Central Bank: euro reference rates](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html)