‘Focus on certification, industry-academia partnership, technical expertise vital’

M Afzal Malbarwala, MD, Galaxy Freight said, “Industry is keenly focused on the significant skill gap in cold chain and dangerous goods logistics, crucial for pharmaceutical expansion. Under the National Logistics Policy, initiatives leverage the Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) to drive targeted programs like Reefer Operator training. This integrated focus on certification, industry-academia partnership, and updated technical expertise is vital for reducing risk, minimising high-value wastage, and ensuring safe, globally competitive operations.”