‘We need coordinated efforts, structured apprenticeships in ports and airports’

Kamal Jain, Director, Cargomen Logistics said, “India faces a critical skills gap in dangerous goods handling and temperature-controlled logistics. While IATA and FIATA certifications exist, uptake remains limited. Government training centers and industry bodies offer courses, but standardised, large-scale programs are insufficient. WorldSkills standards and emerging Cold Chain Task Forces address this partially. However, we need coordinated efforts: structured apprenticeships in ports and airports, mandatory certifications for handlers, industry-academia partnerships, and dedicated training institutions. Closing this gap is essential for India’s EXIM growth and global logistics competitiveness.”