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Remarkable infra developments happening under Gati Shakti, and NLP. New airports and cargo complexes coming up. Domestic air cargo trade is picking up. India has immese potential to become cargo hub, said Piyush Srivastava IES, Senior Economic Advisor, MoCA. He added, “Despite the ongoing developments, the challenges faced by the cargo industry are many, but It is heartening to witness the industry’s determination to adapt and innovate continually. Embracing cutting-edge technologies, implementing sustainable practices, and fostering collaboration are essential components of this transformation journey. I commend the recipients of the India Cargo Awards for their outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence. Your remarkable accomplishments inspire others to strive for greatness and fuel the spirit of healthy competition, which, in turn, drives progress and advancement within the industry.”

KSH Distriparks launches Pune’s first Domestic Container Storage Facility – the first-of-its-kind facility for ICD customers in the city. KSH Distriparks is Pune’s leading logistics service provider for best-in-class container logistics solutions for a seamless transportation network, buffer yard solutions, ocean imports, bonded warehouse facilities, and DPD transportation services. The new cargo storage facility is built at their SOC 40`HQ in Pune and has introduced a unique value-added service – Container Leasing Solution. This leasing solution will allow customers to store cargo on demand and eliminate the necessity to block warehouses on annual rates. The container leasing solution allows booking space for short and medium-term requirements, minimizing multiple handling of goods and ensuring the safety and security of the stored items. KSH Distriparks’ domestic container storage facility is a cost-effective alternative for businesses dealing with bulk cargo. It provides optimal space utilization and secure cargo transportation up to the point of customs clearance. Exporters and manufacturers can profit exponentially from this service, especially during month-end inventory spikes. One of the primary benefits of keeping cargo in these SOC (Shipper Owned Container) is a decrease in import cargo detention charges. Moving cargo from shipping lines containers to domestic boxes reduces the need for businesses to pay high detention costs, resulting in cost savings. The flexibility of domestic containers enables seamless movement and storage in any location, catering to customers’ specific requirements.

FedEx Express announced the enhancement of its International Priority® (IP) service in an effort to improve the efficiency of goods circulation and enable customers to seize global opportunities. FedEx has improved the transit time of FedEx International Priority® (IP) for exporters in India. With this enhancement, shipments can now be delivered to major markets and territories around the world within two to three business days. This represents at least a one-day improvement compared to previous transit times for major markets. By providing a day-definite delivery service that combines speed and reliability, FedEx offers customers the ability to ship urgent and critical shipments. Additionally, this enhancement includes FedEx door-to-door and customs-cleared services. • Shipments from India to the U.S. can now be delivered within two to three business days*. • Shipments to major markets in Europe can be delivered within two business days*. • Shipments to major markets in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (AMEA) can be delivered within two to four business days*. “As the backbone of the Indian economy, small and medium enterprises deserve all the assistance we can offer. FedEx has been continually strengthening its operational capabilities and innovating its products and services to help SMEs navigate the complex supply chain landscape. This latest service improvement reaffirms the FedEx commitment to provide SMEs and local businesses with faster and more reliable access to global markets, fueling their growth and success,” said, Suvendu Choudhury, vice president India Operations.

Industry veteran Pukhraj Singh Chug, Chairman, Group Concorde was felicitated with Gold Award under the category, ‘Gallery of Legends’, at the recently held India Cargo Awards 2023, the country’s topmost awards which helps create a platform to recognise and honor heroes of logistics and air cargo industry. Chief Guest Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Civil Aviation presented the award. Pukhraj Singh Chug is a Visionary and a True Leader and Veteran in the field of Aviation and Logistics thanks to his vast Experience and Expertise spanning nearly 40 years by spearheading his Freight focused Organization Group Concorde since its very inception in the Year 1985. As a First Generation Entrepreneur, it was his Concrete Vision which led to the Growth of this Successful Organization. Starting with Humble Beginnings he Founded Concorde Cargo, a Freight Forwarding Company as his First Business Endeavour. The Credit of Successfully Introducing and Establishing an Expert Airline Representation Business with GSSA being its Core goes to him. He has led Group Concorde from a Forwarding Industry Expert to a GSSA Specialist Organisation. He is also credited with Co-Founding Cargoflash, the Technology Vertical of the Organisation which caters to Solutions for the Air Cargo Industry.

Sunil Arora, Regional Head – Air Freight – India Sub Continent at Asia Shipping International Transport got honored with Industry Ambassador award at the recently held India Cargo Awards 2023, the country’s topmost awards which helps create a platform to recognise and honor heroes of logistics and air cargo industry. Chief Guest Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Civil Aviation presented the award. Arora was also the past President of ACAAI from 2019-2021, President of Air Cargo Club of Delhi from 2004-2007, Member Managing Committee – DCBA Delhi Custom Broker Association from 2010-2015 and Managing Director- Delta Air Freight Pvt Ltd from 1989-2019. An avid professional with 33+ years of extensive experience in freight forwarding Custom Clearance and logistics sectors of the Cargo Industry. He has been actively involved at all senior level meetings with BAR – Airlines, Airport Custodians, AERA- Airport Economic Regulatory Authority.

Chandra Kant Govil, Managing Director, ActivAir Airfreight India and VP, ACAAI is a visionary leader with over three decades of experience revolutionizing the air cargo industry. Govil founded Activair Airfreight India Pvt Ltd with a passion for excellence, transforming the book trade and earning a reputation as a go-to air cargo specialist. His strategic planning and unwavering dedication have propelled Activair to unimaginable heights. Govil has also been an active member of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), wherein he has held prominent positions within the association, making invaluable contributions and dedicating his all to advancing the interests of the air cargo community. Under the leadership of Govil, Activair Airfreight India achieved a remarkable feat by flawlessly importing and distributing the highly anticipated global bestseller, Harry Porter series, across India. Despite numerous challenges, Govil and his team ensured the book’s simultaneous release as per the publisher’s specifications, showcasing their unwavering commitment to precision and timely delivery. With a visionary approach and a deep understanding of industry dynamics, he has constantly strived for excellence and innovation. Govil’s entrepreneurial spirit and involvement in industry associations set him apart as a leader, shaping the future of air cargo logistics and inspiring everyone around him.

Satish Lakkaraju, Senior Vice President and Global Head – Air Freight and Pharma, WIZ, Radar Ventures got honoured with DDP Game Changer Award at the recently held India Cargo Awards 2023, the country’s topmost awards which helps create a platform to recognise and honor heroes of logistics and air cargo industry. Chief Guest Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Civil Aviation presented the award. He is an alumni of SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. He started his professional journey with the industry 30 years ago with TNT Skypak followed by Dachser and has evolved to become an experienced sales & commercial head with a demonstrated history of working in the logistics and supply chain industry his previous assignment, he worked as Chief Commercial Officer with Agility Logistics Satish is a strong sales professional skilled in Negotiation, Import & Export , Operations Management, Air & Ocean Freight, Customs clearance and Sales & Marketing. He has been the advisor for the FTCCI for the last 4rys and is currently the board member of the ACFI and Chairman of the event task pillar. He is passionate about Life sciences and patient safety, speaks in various forums in India and overseas on the various subjects like Cold Chain, infrastructure at airports for cargo handling for Pharma, Perishable exports etc. He is a motivational speaker and likes to be ahead of the curve.

Chaitaly Mehta, Director, EFK Global Logistics was conferred with DDP Face of the future award at the recently concluded India Cargo Awards in New Delhi on Monday night. She has 26 years of experience as a 3rd generation customs broker and a 2nd generation Freight Forwarder. She is at the helm of all Strategic Business Engagements at EKF Global; she was the first woman to join the family business and holds the distinct honour of being the 1st female Director in the Company. Chaitaly is also the 1st woman Managing Committee Member in the 52 year old history of ACCAI – Air Cargo Agents Association of India a National Association, which represents the Air Cargo Industry in India.

India Cargo Awards 2023 held in New Delhi on July 24 honored and appreciated the hard work of the ‘Heroes’ of the Indian Air Cargo and Logistics fraternity. Known as the “Oscars of the Cargo Industry,” the India Cargo Awards 2023, hosted by Cargo Talk (DDP Group Publication) served 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. Piyush Srivastava, IES, Senior Economic Advisor, Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

Devang Vyas, Global Logistics Head, Glenmarks Pharmaceuticals says, “As an industry we need to focus on having sufficient raw materials, creating more training and awareness, addressing the shortage of skilled manpower and we need to adhere to strict safety protocols to ensure quality of pharma being manufactured. Pharma is the only industry which involves lot of regulatory procedures to set high benchmark. India has been supplying the pharmaceuticals across the global since last many years and was known as pharma hub of the world, but now its changing to – India becoming pharmacy of the world.”