‘India needs tech, talent & multimodal integration’

Tushar Jani of Cargo Service Center appointed as Co-Vice Chair of The International Air Cargo Association, strengthening India’s global logistics influence.

Tushar Jani, Group Chairman, CSC Group and newly appointed Co-Vice Chair, TIACA, outlined three key priorities for strengthening India’s air cargo sector. His focus begins with speeding up tech adoption through digital documentation, e-AWBs, and automated customs processes. He emphasised optimising India’s expanding aviation infra — 160 upcoming airports and 600 aircraft on order—by integrating them into seamless multimodal corridors. Jani highlighted the need to build human capital and operational resilience in the Northeast, which are gaining importance under the ‘China plus one’ manufacturing shift. Citing examples such as the proximity between Navi Mumbai Airport and JNPT, he stressed the importance of multimodal linkages, regulatory alignment with global standards, and the development of new cargo hubs. According to him, these interconnected strategies will enable India’s logistics sector to compete globally, driven by efficiency, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset.