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DP World inaugurated a dedicated warehouse facility for Mondelez India in Cochin, strengthening Mondelez India’s supply chain and distribution capabilities across Kerala. The facility provides 4,000 pallet positions, comprising 2,200 positions for dry goods and the remainder configured for ambient storage at 18–25 °C. This fully integrated warehouse solution combines advanced infra, warehousing services and skilled manpower to ensure Mondelez India’s products reach consumers reliably, efficiently and in compliance with the highest quality standards.

Gautham Raju, Air Freight Specialist said, “Costly investment for tech integration in air cargo logistics considered to be a significant challenge. Implementing advanced technologies like AI, blockchain and IoT requires a high investment, which can be a barrier for many companies especially MSME’s. Additionally the cost of integrating these technologies with on-going systems, training staffs and ensuring cybersecurity can be an extended load. Moreover, the ROI may not be immediate, making it difficult for companies to justify the expenditure. As a result, many logistics companies struggle to adopt and implement these technologies, hindering their ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.”

Kamal Jain, Director, Cargomen Logistics said, “Technology integration in India’s air cargo and logistics sector is unlocking efficiency through digital platforms, enabling faster clearances and better cargo visibility. Yet, challenges persist—high adoption costs, limited infrastructure and low digital literacy hinder widespread use. Even when technology is adopted, lack of interoperability between systems creates silos, forcing companies to spend additionally to bridge gaps. Smaller players particularly struggle with these costs and skills, slowing sector-wide transformation. For sustainable growth, innovation must go hand-in-hand with affordability, interoperability, and capacity-building, ensuring all stakeholders benefit from the digital shift.”

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.

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.

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.