‘Road transportation offers flexibility, cost-effectiveness, door-to-door service & improved infra’

Xerrxes Master, Managing Director, Master Group of Companies says, “Road transportation is becoming the preferred mode for cargo transportation in sectors like Retail, FMCG, Pharmaceuticals and perishables. This shift is mainly due to lack of storage facilities at the airports due to limited capacity, high demand and storage challenges whereas in Road Transportation there is flexibility, cost-effectiveness, door-to-door service and improved infrastructure. For example, Pharmaceuticals often require careful handling, controlled temperatures, and fast delivery. Road transportation companies have improved their ability to meet these needs with specialized trucks and temperature-controlled vehicles making roads a preferred option over congested airport terminals. Perishables like fruits, vegetables and dry products need to be transported quickly to avoid spoilage. The lack of sufficient cold storage facilities at many airports makes suppliers rely on refrigerated trucks to ensure faster and more reliable transport. Retail and FMCG sectors rely on quick turnover and replenishment of stocks to meet demand. Road transport allows frequent small-batch deliveries to retail stores which helps in better inventory management.  Additionally, road transport offers more control over logistics and schedules compared to air transport which is dependent on flight availability. Thus, emerging trends in logistics such as coal chain logistics, technology-driven solutions and sustainability make road transport a more viable option.”