JBS Academy was felicitated with ‘Best Skill Development Centre for Logistics’ award at recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Known as the “Oscars of the Cargo Industry,” the India Cargo Awards 2023 hosted by Cargo Talk (DDP Group Publication) serves as an all-India platform created with a vision to recognise excellence in the Cargo-Freight-Logistics Industry across various domains, including Rail, Road, Air, Sea, Allied Services, Warehousing, Technology, 3rd Party Logistics, and more. Our world-class awards ceremonies are known for their formal Black-Tie affair, filled with glitz and glamour, attended by the most influential personalities in the Cargo Industry.

Maersk announced it has plans to add more than 300 Electric Vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in India by October this year. Maersk has already deployed over 200 EVs across 15 cities in the country, and is planning to expand to another 11 cities, taking its overall EV fleet to over 500, the company said. The company plans to be net-zero across businesses and provide customers 100 per cent green solutions by 2040. According to a statement, Maersk had recently tied up with an e-commerce giant in India to support its distribution requirements with a dedicated fleet of EVs that range in the capacity of 550-700 kg with a driving range of over 120 kilometres.

Geodis has expanded its network in Asia with strategic investments in its capabilities and digital and physical infrastructure in the region. The company has expanded its road network from Southeast Asia (SEA) to China – solidifying its position as a leader in providing secure day-definite, cost-efficient, and environmentally-friendly solutions connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and China. The road network features advanced IoT technology and equipment for transporting goods securely for the High Tech, Semiconductor, Automotive, Engineering, Retail, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors. Investments have also been made to increase service frequency and to enhance its capabilities with dedicated customs brokerage and trade compliance teams at major border crossings to facilitate the seamless movement of goods. The Road Network integrates with major air and seaports to offer customers a variety of multimodal options to meet the challenges of today’s fast-moving environment and their need for agile and flexible supply chains. The road network to Shenzhen will be extended to Hong Kong, and in the near future to Indonesia, connected by an inter-modal road-sea service.

GlobSync Ocean & Air Transport was honoured with ‘Emerging Freight Forwarder of the Year’ award at recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Known as the “Oscars of the Cargo Industry,” the India Cargo Awards 2023 hosted by Cargo Talk (DDP Group Publication) serves as an all-India platform created with a vision to recognise excellence in the Cargo-Freight-Logistics Industry across various domains, including Rail, Road, Air, Sea, Allied Services, Warehousing, Technology, 3rd Party Logistics, and more. Our world-class awards ceremonies are known for their formal Black-Tie affair, filled with glitz and glamour, attended by the most influential personalities in the Cargo Industry.

Challenge Group expands its freighter fleet with the addition of B767-300BDSF aircraft. The introduction of the B767 aircraft is part of Challenge Group’s fleet diversification project, designed to adapt to evolving market demands and cater to specific customer requirements. B767 is an addition to the existing fleet and is not replacing the B747-400 fleet. In the years to come, the B777F will also be introduced as an addition, emphasizing the company’s commitment to growth and expansion. The B767’s arrival will empower Challenge Group to be more competitive and versatile in meeting specific customer needs, allowing for greater flexibility when less capacity is required. This increased adaptability will also pave the way for exploring new markets, including short and medium-haul routes within the EU, the Indian sub-continent, and the Middle East. The aircraft’s volumetric ratio makes it an ideal choice for transporting commodities, making it highly suitable for e-commerce and pharma industries, where volumetric capacity is critical.

Lufthansa cargo adds new countries, including India, to their catalogue on CargoMART for instant bookings. The list includes other countries like, Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam, with more countries to come in Q4. All users from these countries will be able to access all the benefits that CargoMART offers like making instant e-bookings, see real time flight bookings, etc.

Delhi Cargo Service Center (DCSC) is felicitated with ‘Most Renowned Air Cargo Terminal Operator’ award at recently concluded India Cargo Awards 2023 in New Delhi. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Delhi Cargo Service Centre operates Cargo Terminal-2 of Delhi Airport. Delhi Cargo Service Centre established in India offers Air Cargo handling services, Cold Chain Logistics and Consultancy services. With its experience of over 17 years, DCSC provides a comprehensive one-stop solution meeting the full scope of cargo handling requirement for its clients. DCSC is providing cargo handling services at other Indian Airports.

CEVA Logistics has signed an agreement to acquire 96 percent of Mumbai-based Stellar Value Chain Solutions from an affiliate of private equity firm Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. CEVA will acquire approximately 7,700,000 square feet of space across more than 70 facilities in 21 cities across India. In addition, CEVA will inherit the Stellar workforce of nearly 8,000 full-time and temporary employees, who have strong expertise and relationships in India. The Stellar acquisition will help CEVA diversify its presence in India, boosting its local workforce, assets, customer roster and capabilities. The deal strengthens CEVA’s strategy to provide its customers with end-to-end supply chain solutions. Started in 2016 by Anshuman Singh, Stellar Value Chain Solutions has grown into a key local player in contract logistics with omni-channel fulfillment services in the eCommerce, automotive, food products, consumer, fashion and retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals market segments. Anshuman Singh will continue driving this business following the acquisition.

MOVIN commences operations from its new Air Cargo hub in New Delhi, enabling seamless connectivity for faster deliveries. The strategic location of the hub near Terminal 2 of the Air Cargo Logistics Complex Phase 3 ensures quicker movement of cargo which will greatly benefit its B2B customers across 49 express destinations. This express hub is spread across 9,000 square feet, and is well-equipped to handle and process close to 7,000 packages per day to begin with which will help in meeting a wide array of logistic requirements. This hub will provide the customers with competitive pick-up cut-off benefits, leading to an enhanced customer experience, fostering a stronger customer relationship. The establishment of the hub will also contribute to the creation of direct and indirect job opportunities. MOVIN currently has 14 operation hubs across major cities in India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Pune and plans to establish 6 more by the end of the year 2023-24. JB Singh, Director, MOVIN Express said, “We are thrilled to introduce operations that have the potential to significantly contribute to the rapid development and growth of businesses in the country. The launch of a new air cargo hub in Delhi marks a pivotal milestone in our journey, one that aligns with our vision of enabling and facilitating trade, commerce, and employment. The new hub will enable us to expand our customer base and service offerings and will help create job opportunities in various roles. With our well-connected hubs coupled with our Express end-of-day and Standard Premium ground services, we are poised to provide substantial benefits to our valued customers while playing a vital role in fostering economic progress.”

SASI World, the advisory for the global aviation industry specializing in air cargo logistics, has launched its exclusive Smart Cargo Airports product to serve its worldwide airport and airline client base. Airports that have started the process include Chicago Rockford, Philadelphia and Northlink Anchorage in the USA, and Edmonton in Canada. Several others including developers and data systems suppliers, GHAs are in the evaluation and trial stages. “SASI World have recognised the need to facilitate and assist our airline and airport customer base by tying together the latest technological, environmental, regulatory, and operational elements on airport required for the introduction of new and competitive airline products,” reads the release. The industry still operates in a fragmented environment of standards and regulations. No one entity has a set of protocols that guides the industry. Major decisions and strategic alignment must be made to adjust to a post-Covid-19 world of supply chain issues and consumer demands for reliable, transparent and quality driven air cargo solutions and products.