Apeksha Gupta, Head Skilling VCJ Foundation said, “Tech integration in India’s air cargo and logistics is promising via end-to-end visibility, e‑invoicing and IOT/AI for predictive maintenance and demand forecasting. CSI: cargo value grows at. 6–8% CAGR; e‑way bills covering 100% of freight; 60–70 per cent digitised docs. High costs stem from legacy ecosystems, infra gaps, and upfront CAPEX (20–30% higher TCO). Solutions: phased ERP upgrades, cloud-native platforms, open APIs, and public-private pilots to optimise ROI.”

C K Govil, CMD, Activair Airfreight said, “Technology integration in Indian air cargo and logistics is driving efficiency through digital tracking, automation and AI-led solutions. However, high implementation costs remain a challenge, particularly for SMEs. Balancing innovation with affordability and fostering public–private partnerships, is crucial to ensure wider adoption and build a globally competitive, digitally empowered logistics ecosystem.”

Sunil Kohli, Managing Director, Rahat Cargo said, “The technical integration in the Indian cargo industry has been call of the time adopting several state-of-the-art technologies to cope with the changing era. There are various requirements in this regard and to name a few are – real time tracking of the goods across the supply chain and to develop digital portals to facilitate seamless data flow among the stakeholders apart from government’s initiative to develop the digitised customs processes. However, such integration is fraught with many challenges such as involvement of high expenditure, lack of trained and skilled workforce apart from inadequate infrastructure coupled with unorganised sectors and regulatory hurdles. Hence until these challenges are successfully met with, the desired goal may not be achieved.”

DHL Express has added over 300 tonnes of weekly additional air cargo capacity out of Hanoi, Vietnam, to meet export demand driven by Vietnam’s expanding technology manufacturing sector. A combination of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 freighters now operate daily from Monday to Saturday, transporting shipments from Hanoi to other regions via Hong Kong, according to an official statement.

CBRE in its latest report titled, ‘Built to Scale: How 3PL is Solving India’s Supply Chain Puzzle’highlighted that Delhi NCR has emerged as the largest 3PL hub in India, accounting for 25 per cent of total leasing activity by the industrial and logistics (I&L) sector since 2021, Mumbai follows with a 24 per cent share and Bengaluru at 16 per cent. The top six cities, including Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Chennai represented 70 per cent of the total 3PL leasing activity between 2021 and H1 2025. 3PL players manage the complete supply chain and logistics operations of their clients, allowing them to focus on their core business. These firms have positioned themselves as the largest demand drivers for India’s logistics real estate market. As per the report, they accounted for 40–50 per cent of the sector’s total leasing activity between 2021 and 2024. In H1 2025, they garnered a share of more than 30 per cent.

Crown Worldwide Group (CWG) has inaugurated its third warehouse in Ramasandra, Bengaluru. Designed with green-certified construction, smart systems, and scalable infrastructure, the 76,000 sqft facility marks a milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy. India has emerged as a crucial market for the Group, contributing 10 per cent of its worldwide revenue and ranking among its top five markets. Jim Thompson, Founder and Chairperson; and Jennifer Harvey, Group CEO; Tze Shen Kong, Asia CEO; and Srinivas Krishnan, Managing Director, South Asia, CWG, were present at the inauguration ceremony.

ColdStar Logistics has expanded its network by opening three new facilities — two in Mumbai and one in Sonipat. The firm’s objective was to cater to the growing demand for fresh and perishables. The three new hubs will handle, process and distribute Fruits & Vegetables (F&V) and other perishables to leading e-commerce platforms. The Sonipat unit, spanning 80,000 sqft, has a capacity of 1,70,000 units (65 tonnes) a day, while the Mumbai sites together add 2,20,000 units daily (collectively 3,200 tonnes). The capacity of the Mumbai units is 1,40,000 from the F&V hub and 80,000 from the cold storage unit.

At the recently concluded Central Asia Air Cargo Summit in Tashkent, Parvinder Singh, Managing Director, Hans Infomatic, focused on importance of technology upgradation to improve operational logistics efficiency. He said, “India and global markets are adopting: blockchain for secure, decentralised data management, IoT to integrate smart devices into supply chains, AI for: predictive analysis, system reviews, and real-time strategy updates. These technologies have started gaining traction since 2025. However, they rely heavily on cloud computing to function. In India, efforts have been made to modernise logistics and cargo business by removing outdated carbon-based systems, reducing dependency on remote/manual systems, and eliminating errors at the state and operational levels through digital tools.”

Etihad Cargo has officially launched SmartTrack, its premium shipment visibility service that enables the customers to monitor their cargo shipments in real-time. SmartTrack tool is now available to the customers worldwide through the Etihad Cargo website, making it the first air cargo carrier to bring such advanced smart tracking technology to market, according to a press statement.

Air India SATS Airport Services (AISATS) has commenced domestic cargo handling ops at Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, as the airport’s official Operator & Management (O&M) service provider. The facility will feature planning, real-time cargo tracking, and digitised documentation processes to accelerate freight movement, reduce dwell times, and improve operational predictability. As the certified regulated agent (RA) at Raipur Airport, AISATS will ensure rigorous screening, precise labelling, and secure dispatch in compliance with global safety, security, and quality benchmarks. Equipped to handle a diverse cargo portfolio, including pharma, perishables, high-value goods, and industrial machinery, AISATS operations will enable Chhattisgarh’s industries a quicker access and seamless connectivity to national and global trade hubs.