‘Companies are investing in in-house academies & apprenticeship to maintain globally competitive logistics ecosystem’

Balagopal Balachandra, National Head – Air Freight, FEI Cargo said, “Skilled people in dangerous goods handling and cold chain logistics are vital because these jobs directly impact safety, product quality, and customer trust. When staff are properly trained, shipments move with fewer errors, risks are reduced, and sensitive goods like medicines and perishables reach customers in perfect condition. To build this capability, India has stepped up several initiatives like DGCA and IATA approved training for DG handling, specialised cold chain courses through NSDC and the Logistics Sector Skill Council, and government support via MoFPI  (builds and supports the food and cold chain ecosystem) and PMKVY ( trains people with the skills needed to work in these sectors) to improve practical training. Many companies are also investing in in-house academies and apprenticeships. Together, these efforts help create a safer, more efficient, and globally competitive logistics ecosystem.”