Category Archives: Supply Chain

Cargo Talk sixth digital conclave on Digitalisation was a big success. The virtual conclave had eminent speakers from the trade. With the focus on Digitisation in the new normal world, the summit discussed at length the significant role played by digitisation. In just a few months, the COVID-19 crisis has brought about years of change in the way Logistics companies across the globe do business. The companies have accelerated the digitization of their customer and supply-chain interactions and of their internal operations. Speakers included were Tushar Jani, Chairman, Cargo Service Centre Group, Amar More, CEO, Kale Logistics Solutions, Ashish Asaf, MD, S.A. Consultants & Forwarders pvt. Ltd.

CargoTalk is back with its yet another digital conclave on August 12, 2021 at 11 am. The virtual conclave will have eminent speakers from the trade. With the focus on Digitisation in the new normal world, the summit will discuss the significant role played by digitisation. In just a few months, the COVID-19 crisis has brought about years of change in the way Logistics companies across the globe do business. The companies have accelerated the digitization of their customer and supply-chain interactions and of their internal operations. Speakers will include Tushar Jani, Chairman, Cargo Service Centre Group, Amar More, CEO, Kale Logistics Solutions, Ashish Asaf, MD, S.A. Consultants & Forwarders pvt. Ltd.

Delhi Customs Brokers Association (DCBA) organised its second COVID-19 Vaccination Camp at ICD Patparganj (PPG) on August 10 and 11, 2021 from 10 am to 4 pm for the Customs Brokers, their staff, family members and other stakeholders of the logistics industry. This vaccination camp was free and covers 18+ age group. More than 500 people were being vaccinated at this “free for all” vaccination camp. Conducted by Medanta Hospital, the Vaccination camp is supported by the office of the Commissioner of Customs, ICD PPG; CWC ICD PPG and ICD Rewari of SCM Express. DCBA had organized its first and very successful Covid -19 vaccination camp at New Customs House, IGI Airport from June 15th to 18th, 2021. It is pertinent to mention that Customs Brokers are one of the vital components of the logistics & supply chain system and are recognized as frontline warriors in respect of the fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic through their immensely valuable services. The Customs Brokers are working 24×7 to clear all urgent Covid related cargo/material including oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, ventilators, PPE kits, vaccines, etc from airports, dry ports (IDCs) and seaports.

With a strong focus towards enhancing the company’s reach in Peninsular India, the country’s leading neutral freight forwarding company, S.A Consultants & Forwarders Pvt. Ltd. has expanded its presence in Peninsular India with the opening of another branch office in Hyderabad. Strategically located at Cargo Satellite Building, Rajiv Gandhi international Airport, the Hyderabad office is well equipped to handle all kind of import and export shipments via both air and sea. The company already has sound presence in Cochin, Chennai and Bengaluru and is strategically spreading out its wings covering the entire Peninsular India. With a handling capability of temperature-sensitive shipments (CRT/COL/FRO), the Hyderabad team has already handled several high value pharmaceutical shipments to developing and the developed world. The team is fully resourced to handle active and passive solutions; also, can successfully move dangerous goods, live animals and perishables shipments and general cargo.

Holisol Logistics announced the expansion of a 0.4 million sq. ft. network area in its first quarter of the current financial year. This network expansion will provide 35% additional coverage to Holisol’s existing customer base of global and domestic brands, which enables them to reach their end consumers quickly and fulfill their orders faster. Holisol’s network already serves more than 80 established marquee brands and is aligned to serve new-age brands which are catering to the changing consumption pattern of end consumers. The company’s new customer base is from the fast-growing D2C companies and brands focusing on digitally serving the end consumers. Holisol’s network now consists of 25+ fulfillment centers, 60+ hyperlocal fulfillment centers, and 30+ integrated in-plant engineering and customised packaging sites.

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), one of the premier container handling ports, recorded 433,533 TEUs in July 2021 compared to 344,316 TEUs in July 2020, a growth of 21.15% as compared to the same period last year. The container traffic handled at JNPT during the first 4 months of FY 2021-22 was 1,797,838 TEUs as against 1,192,165 TEUs, which is 50.80% higher than the container traffic over the same period of last year. In terms of rail operations, JNPT handled 77,662 TEUS of ICD traffic from 503 rakes in July 2021, and the Rail-Coefficient was 17.91%. To enhance the model shift from road to rail, JNPT is undertaking a host of initiatives like the commencement of rail service between JNPT and Balli (in South Goa) on the Konkan Railway, and other initiatives like ITRHO has helped to maximize train placement, track productivity, efficiency, cost-effective handling, reduce dwell time of import ICD boxes, connecting export ICD boxes to respective terminals in time and also increase rail quotient at JNPT.

PHDCCI organized the 3rd Edition Virtual Supply Chain Excon: Future of Global Supply Chain and Logistics on 22 and 23rd July 2021. The two days ExCon witnessed exhibition and four technical sessions on different subjects: The Chief Guest for technical session on Revolutionize Urban Logistics was Vikas Chaube, JS, Logistics, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. The eminent speakers were Shashvat Somany, Chairman, Retail Committee, Dr. John Gattorna – CEO, Gattorna Alignments, Adil Zobair, Vice President, Sedres Shipping, Virendra Sharma, AVP – Supply Chain, Jockey India, Arvind Kalra – Supply Chain Professional, Virendra Sharma, AVP – Supply Chain, Jockey India and Dr. Rakesh Paras Singh, Chairman, ISCM

Reacting to the trade data for July 2021-22, Dr A Sakthivel, President, FIEO said that the sustained growth in exports of about 48 percent with USD 35.17 billion over FY’ 2020-21 and by 34 percent over FY’ 2019-20 yet again demonstrated the strength and resilience of the exports sector. This is the highest-ever exports recorded at least in the previous 9 years as per the data readily available with FIEO. It also is a sign that global trade is recovering fast, added Dr Sakthivel. FIEO Chief reiterated that the global demand during this period has also remained buoyant as the order booking positions of the exporters have still been impressive. Dr Sakthivel complimented the government under the able and dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also the Union Finance Minister, Union Commerce & Textiles Minister for showing confidence and trust on the exporters during these difficult times, who have not only continuously performed impressively but have also been able to showcase that the government’s vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat has given a boost to the sector.

Following a seven-month blockade by protestors agitating over the controversial farm Bills passed by the government, Adani Logistics Ltd has now decided to shut all operations at its rail-linked inland container depot (ICD) at Kilaraipur in Ludhiana. Since January, the protestors have blocked the main gate of the ICD by placing a tractor trolley to obstruct the movement of goods and personnel, thereby halting entire operations at the facility. The multi-modal logistics park at Kilaraipur, spread over 80 acres, was opened in 2017 to cater to the industries in and around Ludhiana, offering services for the import and export of cargo by rail and road. “As the state administration was not able to remove the blockade and allow the ICD to continue operations, the Adani Group has decided to close the business operation at ICD Kilaraipur as it cannot sustain losses and continue to pay wages to employees any longer,” said a source in the know of the development.

Leading logistics and supply chain company Jeena & Co. and German-based Hermes World have come together in a strategic and exclusive partnership, where Hermes will represent Jeena in Germany and Jeena will represent Hermes in India. Jeena has been handling the Otto business for over three decades and this association is now one step further in forging the relation spread across Sea and Air freight. Speaking on this partnership, Stephan Schiller – CEO, Hermes International said, “Jeena and the Otto Group have already been working together for more than 30 years. It therefore made sense to deepen this cooperation when setting up the Sea and Air business segment (now Supply Chain Solutions) at Hermes. Working with a local expert like Jeena gives us and our customers an advantage in the Indian market. Despite its considerable size, Jeena is a family-run company with fast decision-making processes, a sustainable strategy, and great personal relationships at all levels – everyone benefits from this corporate culture”.