Industry meet to discuss global air cargo issues & trade

 

The National Symposium which took place on 27 March 2025, focusing on the role of air cargo in modern logistics and global trade. The two day programme was inaugurated by Neeraj Kumar, Director (International Regulations and Legal Affairs), DGCA. He provided valuable insights into air cargo logistics operations in India. The session was presided over by Dr. Malini V. Shankar, IAS (Retd.), Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, IMU, along with the esteemed presence of RAdm (Dr) P J Rangachari (Retd.), Director, IMU Chennai Campus. The panel discussion focused on air cargo, a vital sector in global trade. This session featured industry experts who shared valuable insights into the air cargo industry’s challenges, trends, and innovations. It offered students a unique opportunity to interact with seasoned professionals, gain knowledge about global logistics, and understand the evolving dynamics of air transportation providing an enriching experience for anyone interested in logistics, business, or transportation. The keynote address was delivered by Tulsi Mirchandaney, Managing Director (Retd.), Blue Dart Aviation Ltd., Chennai, who discussed the growth of the air cargo sector, its impact on global supply chains, and the role of technology in driving efficiency and sustainability. Panel Discussion focused on Optimising Global Supply Chains – The Integral Role of Air Cargo in Modern Logistics.   

These luminaries from the industry covered gamut of topics, such as innovations in air cargo logistics and strategies for improving supply chain efficiency, infrastructure development and investment in air cargo handling facilities, application of AI and data analytics in air cargo operations, the precautions to be taken while transporting hazardous materials, the integrative role of air cargo transportation in the global supply chain management, etc.