Cargo Loaded with Opportunities the Indian Air Cargo Sector, Despite, Growth Through E-Commerce and Government Support, Is Still Not Being Utilised to the Fullest

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Safexpress to invest in the Northeast...... 03 More freighters vs Belly for air cargo...... 10 Foreign hand uplifts Indian logistics?...... 12 Cargo loaded with opportunities The Indian air cargo sector, despite, growth through e-commerce and government support, is still not being utilised to the fullest. There are challenges galore but the opportunities also need to be capitalised.

KALPANA LOHUMI of the airfreight is almost one tenth. Comparing ir cargo sector has to US the performance Acome a long way. is still worse. While US From carrying small airfreight Industry looks to shipments to large-size be stagnant or declining, and extra heavy cargoes, China is showing the the sector has attracted fastest growth; an average many international cargo of 12 per cent and India operators. Despite the only has a modest growth fact that it is the fastest of average of nine per mode of transportation, the cent. It can also be seen sector accounts for less from the second figure that than one per cent of total airfreight has been highly freight carried in terms of volatile and sensitive to both volume and weight. the economic trends, so Undoubtedly, air cargo is a entails a lot of expensive specialised sector and its excess capacity.” development requires deep focus. CARGOTALK explores Vipin Vohra, the journey of air cargo Chairman, Continental in the last decade; game Carriers Group, tells, “The changers, opportunities the segment has grown 2012; Deccan 360 from 2016 with a leased Explaining with the last decade (2008-17) has and challenges. to be one of the key and the old Deccan Aviation 737-400F from Quik- charts, Cyrus Katgara, been very challenging, promising markets globally. though started on a high Jet. It offered overnight Partner, Jeena & Co. eventful and rewarding Sharing his thoughts, The overall trade in the note in 2009 seized its connections to Delhi, says, “To put the growth in for air cargo industry, Keku Bomi Gazder, cargo segment has picked function in 2011. Chennai, Bengaluru and Indian airfreight industry world over. While the CEO, AAI Cargo Logistics up in a big way.” Hyderabad. However, the in a global perspective we beginning of the 21st & Allied Services, says, There was Aryan operations were wounded need to look at reference century promised growth “Indian air cargo segment “Though the volumes Cargo Express which up within a short span of countries with similar scale and opportunities, in 2008 grew in leaps and bounds in kept rising, none of the operated for less than time. That is the history of size, population and the world encountered the past several decades. Indian all-cargo operator a year in 2010. It is a of all-cargo operators in economy. It can be seen the worst recession and The air cargo operations could sustain because of similar story with Sovika India. However, all airlines from the charts (shown slow-down of international started by folding the seats the low yields. The national Group’s domestic freighter still continue to carry above), that while India trade; resulting in sinking in the passenger cabins in carrier’s subsidiary Air operations; started cargo in their bellies,” is one fourth of China in of economy, even for the the 1950s on airlines. Now India cargo operated till operations in February explains Gazder. GDP in PPP terms, its size strong economies of the Contd. on page 6 X

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WAREHOUSING MARCH 2018 CARGOTALK 3 Safexpress to invest in the Northeast An investment of `100 crore will be made by Safexpress. Out of the 12 focus industries identiﬁed by the government for investment in the Northeast, logistics is one of the major industries.

CT BUREAU afexpress has Sannounced the biggest- ever investment by a logistics company in the Northeast region. The announcement was made at ‘Advantage Assam Global Investors Summit’. Notably, the Prime Minister of India was the Chief Guest of the global Rubal Jain Vineet Kanaujia summit. Safexpress was DDP Trailblazer 2016 & DDP Face of the Future 2015 & MD, Safexpress representing the logistics VP – Marketing, Safexpress industry at the summit.

Rubal Jain, Managing Assam is also a very This facility spans Director, Safexpress, said, “We are pleased to announce crucial location from over an area of an investment of `100 Crore the point of view of more than 1 million in the Northeast region. We whole-heartedly support India with the rest of the Safexpress has recently built India.” Explaining about the logistics connectivity square feet and this wonderful initiative by country. The development of up an ultra-modern logistics massive logistics network of Northeast India is located our Prime Minister to boost strong ASEAN relationships park at Guwahati. We have created by Safexpress in the investment in this region.” with the Northeast is a great invested `30 crore in creating Northeast, Kanaujia said, with the rest strategically on boon for the entire region this state-of-the-art logistics “The Northeast has always of the country National Highway 31 Jain added, “Assam, the and all business entities park at Guwahati. This facility been a very high priority biggest state in this belt, has serving the region.” spans over an area of more region for us. We have evolved itself over the years than 1 million square feet ofﬁces across the whole from being a traditional state Vineet Kanaujia, Vice and is located strategically of the region. Our logistics within the area, we deliver of logistics, we intend to to a competitive business President – Marketing, on National Highway 31. This network covers even the to all 1001 Pincodes in the contribute hugely in the hub. Assam is also a very Safexpress, said, “Given logistics facility is functional remotest of the locations, Northeast. With a huge Northeast growth story, crucial location from the the vital role Assam plays 24x7x365 and ensures and we cover every square investment of `100 crores given the massive role point of view of logistics in connecting the Northeast excellent connectivity of the inch of Northeast. Given our planned by the company logistics needs to playy ini the connectivity of Northeast to the rest of the country, Northeast with the rest of massive logistics network for the region in the ﬁeld growth of this region.” Arena for enabling What’s Trending? business at ease The concept of enabling a multi-modal logistics park is to enable seamless transfer of goods and services, opines Chander Agarwal, Managing Director, TCIEXPRESS.

he idea behind multi- How it will beneﬁt of doing business but also Tmodal logistics park is to logistics comes from the has given an opportunity provide specialised storage fact that in the past, the to learn and adapt to best solutions, mechanised opportunity for all the players global practices. One of material handling and across the industries were such developments is that enable seamless inter- minimal. This was primarily the manufacturing plants are modal transfers of goods and because private investment now trying to get into ‘ZERO’ services. The Northeast is in the development inventory holding model. This one of the regions which has of logistics parks was is where logistics will help played a pivotal role in terms restricted due to lack of the customers to order ‘back of logistics connectivity with land availability and hence to back’ with a PO (Purchase the international and national the return on investment Order) and ship end-product corridors of India. was also less. But with the directly to the customer. CARGOTALK went live on Facebook collaboration of government PARTICIPATION OF through Public Private This way of working is at the ACFI event on January PRIVATE PLAYERS Partnership (PPP) model, effectively opening up new 31, 2018, while Civil Aviation We believe ASEAN’s it has witnessed extensive trading opportunities for any Minister of State, Jayant strong bond with the participation from private company. Additionally, all Sinha shared the post on northeast region will players as well. the vendors and suppliers act as a mascot for want to collaborate to take his Facebook page. To know the entire region and for This participation from maximum beneﬁt from more, follow our page: www. the rest of the businesses various players has not only the parks and be near the facebook.com/CargoTalk/ in the region. opened new arenas for ease production unit. # 1 IN CIRCULATION & READERSHIP

EDITORIAL years ago Infra all the way 15CARGOTALK projects a flashback to showcase readers some vital trends that were inance Minister Arun Jaitley laid prevalent even then, while focusing on today’s scenario in the industry. Fdown the Union Budget 2018-19 on February 1, 2018. For the logistics segment, the budget has proven to be neutral yet positive in the long-run. The K Ramalingam, Member (Planning), AAI, in his government’s impetus on increasing the interview in January-February 2003 issue of CARGOTALK, efficiency and modernising of ports and talked about questions that attracted much attention th improving the road infrastructure will of the 29 convention of ACAAI held in 2001, that is, Cyrus Katgara, Partner, Jeena & Co, in the have the procedures of cargo handling at the Indian January-February 2003 issue of CARGOTALK, spoke provide a fillip to the sector. The industry airports achieved global standards? about how bureaucracy, procedural delays and has mix reactions on the Budget, where lack of infrastructure are hindrance in normal He opined on the pivotal role played by the air process of change in India. on one hand they are happy with the cargo agents and clearing agents in providing total Corruption cannot be left out, he mentioned. allocation to infrastructure, while on logistics to ensure time-bound service. the other there is not so much to cheer In India, there is a need to change its image Time is of essence in this trade as speed is inherent from the corrupt to non-corrupt country. This was about, we unravel more, flip over to read. in the air cargo transportation industry, he stated. possible through minimum procedures.

The logistics industry is getting its One of the issues causing concern is to provide desired attention. At the ‘The Assam enhanced quality of services, matching with the speed. Global Investor Summit’, the government Kapil Dutta, Managing Directro, EGL in the same Shift pattern was in talks, round the clock facilities edition of CARGOTALK emphasised on how the entry announced the logistics sector as one of but all the cargo terminals were virtually under- of multi nationals in the Indian market, India is the 12 focus industries in Northeast and utilised till noon and on tremendous pressure bound to compete in the international market. in clearance. Assam in general. On the aviation front, The multi nationals have brought in a touch of according to the Global Trade Barometer AI was facing problems in loading of all imports innovation to this industry. (GTB) from DHL, India’s economy cargo in the vehicle, most of which were not side open vehicle/trucks resulting in consuming long He added that there is a substantial change to holds the brightest growth prospects of time in loading heavy off/outsized cargo. the present scenario, it is very difficult to foresee the world’s seven largest economies. India competing with the international market. CARGOTALK in its cover story reveals the dynamics and evolution of air cargo PAN INDIA industry in the last decade and what lies on the road ahead. On the maritime front, PM Narendra Govt. seeks technological support Modi recently dedicated the fourth he Commerce Ministry Group. He mentioned, innovation and sustainability, container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Tplans to evaluate “When combined with we are working on various the suitability of new efforts towards building out measures to benefit the Port Trust at the Ground-Breaking technologies like EVs, India’s infrastructure, we community at large. In Ceremony of Navi Mumbai International hyperloop & personal rapid believe this initiative is a line with the government’s Airport. According to him, the Sagarmala transit for freight transport step in the right direction. vision, we already have to bring down the costs to Together, these will not electric cranes deployed at project is ushering not only development less than 10 per cent of only address issues related all the terminals to help with of ports but also port-led development. the gross domestic product to cost and complexity moving boxes.” (GDP) by 2022. India’s but will also bring down It is high time to build a proper system logistics and transportation India’s carbon footprint and “Additionally, we Julian Michael Bevis and increase use of Information costs are as high as 14.4 improve its turnaround time are taking several steps Senior Director, Group Relations per cent of GDP compared which will positively impact in digitising the logistics South Asia Technology (IT) in managing business. The Maersk Group with China’s 8 per cent. the country’s overall EXIM supply-chain across the The application of IT can transform the “These are upcoming competitiveness.” organisation to benefit labour rights. We continue existing challenges of cargo industry to technologies and we need the Indian consumer and to evaluate similar initiatives the advantages of Indian trade. Adoption to know their potential and He opined on the trade are also working closely globally and in India and we impact, “ expressed Julian climate in India currently. “As with the ship recycling stand ready to work with of IT will aid the movement of cargo in Michael Bevis, Senior a global leader in integrated ecosystem to introduce the ministry in its efforts to the Indian supply chain. Director, Group Relations container logistics with responsible practices in improve India’s overall trade South Asia, The Maersk a strong commitment to recycling processes and climate,” he added.

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CT BUREAU array of clients across B2B, B2C, and SME space, who TDC has announced have invested their trust Dthe launch of its largest in the organisation due integrated hub in Delhi’s to its efficient operations Samalka region. The state- focusing on transparency, of-the-art hub, occupying an customer engagement, and area of 1,00,000 sq ft, will efficient delivery ofof parcelp in be equipped with an array perfect condition. of cutting-edge devices and state-of-the-art amenities such as automated sorter, x-ray machines, hydraulic trolleys and several other devices that enhance the facility’s compliance, efficiency, and productivity quotients manifold.

Abhishek Chakraborty Executive Director DTDC

Abhishek Chakraborty, Executive Director, DTDC, said, “With the launch of our latest hub in Samalkha, DTDC has taken a step further in its efforts to establish a strong operational backbone that emboldens the entire logistical framework of the country. We envision the hub at Samalka to emerge as one of the largest, busiest integrated express hubs of the country, and equipped with all the latest technological solutions to help achieve this goal. With an ideal balance attained between labour intensive activities and automation, we hope Samalkha hub sets an example in optimising productivity without compromising on job creation, efﬁciency or compliance to regulations.”

DTDC, during the last one year, has been on a massive expansion drive, establishing hubs and warehouses in various regions of the country. The post GST spotlight on the logistics infrastructure has seen DTDC strengthen its stake as arguably India’s fastest growing delivery service provider with an 6 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 COVERSTORY Technology: Hallmark of air cargo Contd. from page 1 X

Keku Bomi Gazder Cyrus Katgara Vipin Vohra T. A. Varghese Samir J Shah Sushant Nigam CEO DDP Gallery of Legends 2017 & DDP Gallery of Legends 2015 & President DDP Game Changer 2017 & Partner, International Aviation Consultant AAI Cargo Logistics & Allied Services Partner, Jeena & Co. Chairman,Continental Carriers Group ACAAI JBS Group of Companies

If we take a To put the The last decade There has been a Setting up of a Air cargo in India has long-term view, growth in Indian (2008-17) has been noticeable growth department of logistics undergone enormous the cargo movement airfreight industry very challenging, in exports from our & the continual changes in terms of may grow between in a global eventful and country during the dialogues between the business volumes, nine to 10 per cent perspective we rewarding for air last decade, resulted service providers and modernisation of over the next need to look at cargo industry, in increased volumes civil aviation will go a infrastructure, to ﬁve years reference countries world over of airfreight long way name a few

world. International trade and delays in the transport geography have competitive yet capped India is one of the main about major enhancements remained dull for three despatch of the goods in a all been the hallmarks of rates of various services. regions of Pharma in this sector in the coming years and started showing timely manner.” the air cargo industry over Indian airports have manufacturers for the years,” advises Varghese. signs of recovery towards the past few years,” says continually been striving EU and US markets. the end of the year 2010. “International air Samir J Shah, Partner, innovatively to ensure the The network of KLM and According to Shah, Post-recession, last seven passenger growth has JBS Group of Companies. biggest share of the pie.” Jet Airways is a perfect “The setting up of a years witnessed recovery led to increased cargo answer to the needs of department of logistics from the impact of slow carrying capacity of According to Sushant GAME CHANGERS OF the pharma industry to by the government of down and many firms those passenger aircrafts Nigam, International THE SECTOR: deliver a fast and reliable India and the continual wound up their operation resulting in reduction of Aviation Consultant, Gazder listed few service with temperature- dialogues between the re-started their business.” use of freighters. While “Air cargo in India has major developments took controlled solutions. service providers and civil T.A. Varghese, President, the aggregate imbalance undergone enormous place in 2017: aviation will go a long way ACAAI, notifies, “There that existed traditionally changes in terms of Recently, the Agricultural in bringing about a great has been a noticeable between exports and business volumes, The establishment of an and Processed Food change in this segment. growth in exports from imports tonnages has modernisation of air cargo route between Exports Development The recognition of and our country during the last been corrected and infrastructure, introduction Kabul and India was Authority (APEDA) setting up of Air Freight decade, which has resulted we have more or less of electronic and simplified a signiﬁcant step as facilitated the trial Station (AFS) and simpler in increased volumes of balanced movement of processes and the the two countries shipment of green chillies protocols for bonded airfreight. Many airlines cargo both sides. There credit goes to a highly circumvented Pakistan. by air from Varanasi trucking coupled with the have increased their cargo are many sectors where collaborative approach of Airport. It is now agreed governments shift from capacity ex India through huge imbalance has been all stakeholders during Lenient policies and that an exporter will now regulating to facilitating are freighter operations or created such as Hong the last decade.” He adds, regulatory measures, source chillies, green changing the way air cargo by using larger aircraft Kong, China account for “Privatising the major increase in export peas from Varanasi is being handled in India.” such as Airbus380 for huge imports but there airports and establishing volumes have persuaded for Dubai. Spice Jet their operations to and are negligible exports,” two competing cargo the foreign cargo has agreed to facilitate “The beginning of from India. However, the adds Katgara. “The terminal operators, thereby operators to turn their the shipment. the current decade has infrastructure for efficient industry has experienced breaking the monopolistic attention more on India. witnessed the emergence cargo handling even at dynamism, evolution, situation, has brought “The National Civil of ‘e-commerce’ which the major airports has not technology, certification, in modernisation/up- With the expansion of the Aviation Policy released turned out to the game kept pace with the growth standardisation, gradation/automation of JV Air France KLM and by government of India changer for air cargo, in the cargo volumes. As a multimodalism, increase the cargo terminals, duly Jet Airways, more direct in 2016 includes several both in domestic and result, there are problems in bonded trucking and supported by the offerings ﬂights are expected initiatives for air cargo international sectors. of congestion, bottlenecks challenging traditional of world class services at between two nations. which are likely to be bring Secondly, government’s Contd. on page 8 X

8 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 COVERSTORY Air freight to grow three-fold in 10 years Contd. from page 6 X ‘Regional Connectivity Challenges Scheme’ is offering flight operations to and fro remote The first challenge/ transportation of goods and underdeveloped areas opportunity comes from (sea-air/air-sea). incredible growth of and interiors of the country. Creation of good road e-commerce, and record This will certainly promote infrastructure for the online sales asks for not only passenger speedy movement of improved service levels. movement but also cargo goods from industrial The e-commerce is traffic from place to place. hubs to airports, about to explode in India. Further, government upgradation of airports And, the opportunity plans to create common in Tier II and Tier III is huge. user cargo terminals at for operation of larger 17 selected airports for Air cargo connectivity, aircraft directly from promoting cargo movement on a par with passenger these cities to domestic/ to and fro hinterland. And, connectivity under the international markets. the impending digital of professional services stabilise in the near future activities in our country for RCS in the civil aviation There are no service transformation and growth in this highly service- to change the game for domestic consumption as policy, should also be Level parameters will see technology taking oriented, economy economy-boosting EXIM well as for exports.” brought under the armpit defined to measure and over supply chain linking boosting and employment trade,” opined Nigam. of the government compare each activity of and integration with all generating industry. Inter- “If we take a long-term policy to make optimum the entire supply chain value chain partners,” connecting all regulatory ROAD AHEAD view, the cargo movement utilisation of the created with standards defined enumerated Vohra. bodies with Customs for “It is estimated that may grow between nine to capacity, available on internationally. It should effecting Single Window India’s freight movement 10 per cent over the next five smaller aircraft deployed be done by a specialised .“Government is clearance electronically would grow three-fold in years. So clearly, we expect under the scheme. proactively coming forward and vetting of hard copies next 10 years,” tells Vohra. a healthy growth,” mentions nodal agency of the to talk to the stakeholders of various documents Gazder. On the other hand, Creation of better Government. and understand their through digital signatures Varghese believes, Shah shares, “The Trade infrastructure at airports Customs intervention in needs for betterment of are not only saving of “The Indian economy is Facilitation Agreement and with adequate cargo the clearance processes the business. Government papers but also saving likely to show healthy the need to have simpler handling capacity for should be electronic, is also partnering with heavily on manpower, leg- growth during the next few transhipment norms will all exports and imports, simplified and more industry stakeholders to work, time and cost. These years. Initiatives such as ensure that the dynamism enhancement of facilities surveillance-oriented. produce skilled manpower measures are maturing ‘Make In India’ are likely of this segment remains for the multimodal to give a new dimension day-by-day and likely to to boost manufacturing uncontrolled.”

10 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 QUICKBYTES More freighters vs Belly for air cargo Acknowledging the unending opportunities in the air cargo sector, CARGOTALK sought views from airlines on whether industryy needs more freighters or a belly capacity. Experts feel that a right balance between the two is the answer.

CT BUREAU Henrik Ambak live animals (think e.g. race Senior Vice President horses) or whole categories Anand Yedery amount of cargo in these Cargo Operations of Dangerous Goods. Regional Cargo Man- bellies. Our cargo unit carries Worldwide, Emirates ager – South Asia more than 1.8 million tonnes There is no doubt that For Emirates Middle East & Africa, of cargo per year, more than freighters will remain SkyCargo, our freighter Cathay Pacific Cargo half of which is uplifted on important to the global air fleet carries cargo directly We believe in finding the passenger flights. cargo industry. A bit more from manufacturing hubs right balance between than half the world’s air to consumer markets. For utilising belly capacity on In some ways we regard our cargo is moved on freighter example, the flowers that we our passenger aircraft with passenger belly capacity aircraft so in terms of ‘lead’ carry from Kenya or Ecuador the combined main deck as mini freighters given the it is an even game with two directly to Amsterdam. We Through our passenger capacity on our Boeing frequencies we operate winners. Freighters allow a are also able to use our fleet we can offer high 747 freighters. Cathay to various destinations. are restricted from being significant amount of cargo freighter fleet to respond frequency direct air cargo Pacific’s fleet of 196 aircraft Whilst our passenger flight carried on passenger capacity to be deployed to any sudden seasonal connectivity to not just Tier includes 20 freighters and provides us with a fixed flights. Synergies between to markets with an higher increases in demand 1 hubs but also to Tier 2 and 176 passenger aircraft. The schedule, our freighter bellies and freighters also cargo demand than belly where our passenger Tier 3 cities across several cargo carrying capabilities routes and schedules are provide us an access to the space on passenger flights capacity may be insufficient geographies. Emirates of Boeing 777s, Airbus 350s more flexible based on the wider network of Cathay can satisfy (think e.g. Hong to cater to capacity needs SkyCargo’s unparalleled and 330s have changed kind of air freight demand Pacific & Cathay Dragon. In Kong or Nairobi), while of the market. Further service offering in the market game in this industry over the we foresee. They also India, Cathay Pacific Cargo freighters are further key charter operations with the is because we can offer a last few years. In many ways provide us the right amount is the one-stop solution to the transport of large deployment of freighters combination of freighter as they have helped majority of of payload and capacity to for shippers and freight and outsized cargo that on short notice on well as belly hold capacity- the carriers including Cathay carry large shipments at forwarders. We offer solutions may not fit in the bellies of single or designated both of which are extremely Pacific Airways and Cathay one go or odd dimensional from all six major airports passenger aircraft - Not to series of operations meet important in responding to Dragon in carrying huge cargo or shipments that in India. mention certain types of specific needs. customer demand.

Tadesse Tilahun perishable and courier Selahaddin Burak In parallel, air cargo means Regional Director India that require fast transfer. Ömero lu fast and reliable service Sub Continent The freighter capacity Vice President, Cargo providing daily frequency to Ethiopian Airlines, will complement that by Sales (Middle East and a station. Mumbai protecting huge shipments South Asia) Finding a right balance to our hub – Addis Ababa – Turkish Cargo There are very few stations between belly and freighter that will be distributed to our The trend in air cargo is where airlines can maintain is a true answer for us. We entire network. Ethiopian is ever-growing e-commerce a profitable freighter have wide body passenger already operating freighter business which makes service on a daily basis but operation and the daily belly flights from Mumbai, Delhi, shipments smaller and there are hundreds of stations capacity helps in minimising Chennai, Bengaluru and destinations wider. This where daily passenger dwell time and tap shipments Ahmedabad and looking for destinations since we have basically means that flights can make profit freighter service along with such as increasing capacity on the witnessed good potential improving belly capacity to along with their belly dynamic belly schedule will existing routes. We are very from India, and Hyderabad a wider network is the best cargo. As a conclusion, keep an airlineaia r ahead of keen to open new freighter and Kolkata are in the offing. cargo strategy for an airline. a right balance of sturdy the game.

W INDIA JNPT container terminal @ Navi Mumbai airport he Prime Minister The Prime Minister The Prime Minister said that for years. He said delayed tremendously, and there has brought an aviation TNarendra Modi has said globalisation is a reality the Government of India is projects cause many is a sharp increase in policy that is transforming dedicated the fourth of our times and to keep devoting signiﬁcant efforts problems, and the PRAGATI the number of people the sector. He added that container terminal at pace with globalisation, to towards the development initiative had been initiated, ﬂying. This makes quality a strong aviation sector Jawaharlal Nehru Port avail quality infrastructure. of waterways. to give priority to completion infrastructure in the also gives more economic Trust at the Ground- He said the Sagarmala of projects. aviation sector of prime opportunities. Better Breaking Ceremony project is ushering not only The Prime Minister said importance, he added. The connectivity leads to more of Navi Mumbai development of ports but that the Navi Mumbai airport He said India’s Prime Minister said that tourists coming to India, International Airport. also port-led development. project has been pending aviation sector is growing the Union Government he said.

12 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 DEBATE Foreign hand uplifts Indian logistics? The arrival and presence of foreign players in the Indian logistics industry has been a profitable outcome. But, it could also be an opportunity for the foreign stakeholders to gain maximum experience. CARGOTALK explores more. Nihar Parida KALPANA LOHUMI system and implemented Director, Minerva processes. Few Shantanu their absence in the local Integrated Logistics international players Bhadkamkar and national initiatives taken also came in to handle DDP Gallery of up by freight forwarders these customers in India. Legends 2016 & through their associations After the initial adaption Managing Director and federations. Therefore, issues now, we see lot ATC Global Logistics even by their presence in has changed not only India, they have stayed Post liberalisation, with on the thought process foreign in this respect. all the foreign companies but also implementation Many, in the industry accuse setting shops in India in the ground level foreign freight forwarders saw a huge gap in as to how logistics is store keeper, it has Since liberalisation, of unsustainably extending logistics and how the approached. This new achieved the designation the presence of foreign long credit periods, unfair terms and their legal Indians were managing awareness has also of logistics manager. freight forwarders has competition owing to consequences compared their supply chain. They forced the Indian Moving from go-downs to considerably increased unequal playing field to their Indian counterparts. slowly trained or forced government to focus full-fledged warehouses or in India. As a result, the and poaching of trained Whereas, most Indian the Indian players to use on our logistics sector. distribution centers is an fragmentation in the personnel, however, a freight forwarders would sign better infrastructure, IT From a designation of achievement in itself. industry has also increased. closer look at this issue contracts on the dotted line Presence of foreign reveals that the situation in good faith, without taking forwarders has considerably is no different among the serious cognizance of the Naveen Rawat international players have affected the business of Indian freight forwarders fine print as they rely on the Director- Business massive ramp up plans Indian freight forwarders. among themselves. As the kindness of the customers in Development for their India operation. customer is concerned, they implementing the conditions. Holisol Logistics The investment in the However, their do now have an even more industry has resulted in presence has not changed wider choice in an already Since the foreign the addition of capacity the structure of logistics fragmented market and have freight forwarders in India in terms of port handling, in India, nor have they an even greater bargaining have neither invested modern warehousing enhanced the level of skill power than in the past. significantly in skill building spaces and cold chain and training as they have nor in infrastructure building Significant opportunities Infrastructure. Foreign also not made significant One positive contribution nor in technical upgrading exist now across every players have also started investments in training, of foreign forwarders is, by of the industry, it seems segment in Indian logistics bringing in their global enhance the efficiency and logistics infrastructure and and large, they don’t sign their presence of in India, industry and many leading know-how in terms of best effectiveness leading to a equipment. Whatever has contracts on dotted lines. at least as of now, is purely international logistics practices in supply chain significant cost optimisation been done or claimed to be It is said that the logistics opportunistic and not a companies have already management especially opportunity thus bringing done is only an insignificant contracts today are written strategic one. They have entered the Indian market in the focussed sectors down overall logistics costs tokenism. The foreign in blood. Foreign freight therefore not changed either through green field like retail, e-commerce, which continue to remain forwarders, by and large, forwarders have been more the face of the country’s projects or via joint ventures auto, pharma and FMCG high in India in comparison have been conspicuous by vigilant about contractual logistics sector. or acquisitions. All major segments. This will to the global averages.

Ashish Asaf expansion as along with The entry of foreign Moreover, it has also entry, in the coming period, MD-CEO time, urbanisation and players has optimised enhanced wide-reaching with multinationals entering SA Consultants & consumerism has also been the industrial structure global networks, uniformly the domestic logistics Forwarders increasing. Several large and enhanced industrial available in all corners of markets will accelerate the global logistics companies concentration and made a the globe with technology increase in professionalism have entered India by difference in corresponding advancement, trade of the logistics industry. the way of mergers with growth in cross-border opportunities and logistics Through cooperation, joint or acquisitions of Indian freight trafﬁc, thereby, processes. Consequently, ventures or by following logistics companies and adding to demand for many transportation, the lead of competitors India is witnessing joint venture agreements logistics services. and which handling and warehousing who have established such strong growth prospects with other global and local in terms also increased processes have become practices, logistics service in industry with foreign players so as to provide private equity investments highly advanced than providers in emerging of value-added services players investing in the multi-modal logistics along with competitive earlier. India’s sea port markets will increase their to lead the world. And, subcontinent and it has services extending to air, land scape to the industry has not yet level of automation and logistics will bebe right in the immense scope for road and water. existing players. experienced signiﬁcant implement a broader range middle of it.

14 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 AWARDTALK Swift & time bound projects need of the hour The need of a well-integrated transport system along with time-bound project is the requirement of the logistics industry for seamless movement of goods and services, esteem award winners share their views.

CT BUREAU Leading Bonded Trucking Operator (North & East 2017): Shreeji Translogistics Limited Govt and private investments vital Dileepa.B.M, CEO Bonded Trucking, Shreeji Translogistics Limited, says, “There is need of investments by the government and private sectors in the large infrastructure projects to improve multimodal transportation through land bridges, rail-road inland waterways sea, LASH, Ro-Ro, etc. Apart from the need of the shippers to move the cargoes on a door-to-door basis the need of promoting multimodal transport is also arising from some typical issues being faced by the transport sector across the globe with respect to : increasing fuel price, congestion on highways, working time directive, driver shortages. The need for long-term planning applies to the development of transport infrastructure in particular like ports, airports, roads, railroads, bridges, tunnels – they all have common elements that span the life cycles span in decades, if not centuries. This requires long-term forecasting of the demand for transport infrastructure.

Emerging Logistics Company – Alcohol (North & East 2017): Ocean Pride Logistics India Connecting remote areas Virender Verma, Director, Ocean Pride Logistics India, says, “Multimodal transportation is crucial for any nation’s growth and development. India is growing at a rapid pace and to maintain this growth we need more investments by the government and private investors in multimodal transportation. It is very important to diversify and use latest technology in multimodal transportation for expanding trade and linking together resources and markets into an integrated economy.” “It is also necessary for connecting villages with towns, market centres and in bringing together remote and developing regions closer to one another. Higher growth leads to higher demand of multimodal transportation and both plays equal role in nation building. Our current government already working on improving multimodal infrastructure but need swift and time bound projects to implement and bring all modes (road, rail, sea & air) on track,” he adds.

Fastest Growing Freight Forwarder - Air (North & East 2017): Cargo Partner Logistics India Need to create small airports Ravinder Katyal, Director Air Cargo & Head of Co-load Indian Subcontinent, Cargo Partner Logistics India, shares, “Government must put investment and focus creating freight corridors and improvement in road network for smooth transportation.” “We need to create even smaller airports more operational or effective at Tier III and IV cities for not only to enhance pax trafﬁc but it is important for fastest freight movement specially critical products/perishable goods,” he believes. “A very big number of perishable products died only because of difﬁculty in getting them transported within required time. This is all due to poor logistics,” he adds.

Business ProfessionalProfessio of the Year (North & East 2016): Kamal DograDogra (Nishu(Nish Dogra receiving the award on his behalf) Co-ordinated approach is the answer Nishu Dogra, Managing Director, Kamal Translink, says, “If the government is sincerely trying to improve the transportation system in India, with support of private investor then it’s should have the holistic views to provide the well-equipped infrastructure at central places with all modes of transportation like, inland waterways, railways and highways.” He adds, “As government alone cannot meet these objectives, it needs to encourage more and more private players/investors through PPP Model. I hope the logistics industry will maintain steady growth in coming years. Co-ordinated approach is required from an empowered government body to oversee all infrastructure projects spanning road, rail, air, coastal, shipping and inland waterways. This will not only speed up things, but also bring in transparency in the industry.”

16 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 BUDGET Budget 2018-19: Among cheers, The Union Budget 2018 was presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley last month. CARGOTALK brings you reaction from industry stakeholders on a roadmap that has been set for the year, which sees more infrastructure projects and what is aiding the transportation sector.

KALPANA LOHUMI Internal consumption needs urgent addressing

Overall, a good budget According to Anshul deficit and reducing exports Singhal, CEO, Embassy in the country and this is Harpreet Singh Malhotra, metro network, elevator Industrial Parks, “India is a reason to worry, but, the CMD, Tiger Logistics facilities and highway one of the fastest growing high cost of logistics in India (India), feels, “Union construction received economies in the world is coming into sharp focus Budget 2018 is a mix much attention which will today. The inefficient as one of the key factors of growth, expectations benefit logistics industry logistics account for affecting the country’s and opportunities. This in a long-term. This budget about two per cent of the cost competency.” budget provides expected has liberalised agriculture country’s GDP, so high attention on infrastructure industry for which India costs could be attributed to “We hope that new by outlaying `2.04 lakh is always a premier and inadequate infrastructure. reforms like ‘Make in crores for smart cities. provides attention to expected to grow in a fast There is a massive need India’, GST, ‘Digital India’ through focusing on The expectations of GDP farmers and the poor, pace. Food processing of optimisation. There is and some reliefs given improving trade efficiencies to grow by 3.3 per cent which is a good growth and aquaculture industry no doubt that the current to the industry in the within the country, creating and exports by 15 per cent sign for this government. will provide huge benefits government is highly upcoming budget would millions of new jobs and are good signs.” “Textile Agri business is also to cold chain logistics supportive of developing help enhance performance contributing significantly sector, Indian Railways, getting benefitted and industry,” he adds. logistics and infrastructure. in this segment and help to the country’s GDP,” We are aware of the fiscal elevate the trade nationally he continues.

Budget 2018-19 to head towards a vibrant economy Simplification of GST consolidates industry Sunil Kohli, Managing be equipped with all the Director, Rahat Cargo, possible facilities which Sunu Mathews, Managing and agriculture is going to opines, “With regards can smoothen the entire Director, Leap India, tells, bring in lots of buoyancy to aviation and logistics process of exporting the “Logistics infrastructure on the demand front for our sectors, the Finance goods. A special emphasise is an area targeted by user industries like FMCG Minister should announce is also anticipated whereby, the government in the and auto, we are curtly certain vital measures a boost to the export of recent budget. Continued supplying FLCs (Foldable to upgrade the small agricultural products shall simplification of GST Large Containers) to airports apart from their be provided by granting framework will help auto and pharmaceutical connectivity to the metro incentives to the shippers consolidate the highly sector, this would also cities. The logistics related and liberalising the paper fractured and fragmented drive our business across to the air exports needs to formalities.” logistics industry. This the segments.” advancement of eco- country. Timber imports will system will help pallet/ “As softwood is imported; fall, and the neighbouring Not so much to cheer for logistics asset pooling. On the other the hike in the import duty countries will take the front, the current budget’s is going to adversely affect advantage of the same,” Mohit Goyal, India Cargo to please those who have increased allocation to rural the timber usage in the he adds. Award winner 2017 & invested in manufacturing Director, TKW Management setup over last two to Solutions, says, “Firstly three years. I am a bit A well-balanced and positive budget there weren’t too many disappointed as the tax SOPs directly benefiting environment is still not Raaja Kanwar, e-commerce players, our trade and so there competitive.” Managing Director, there is a big and growing isn’t much to cheer about Apollo LogiSolutions, e-commerce demand from for logistics industry. Even “On one hand, MSME says, “National Logistics regions beyond metros.” indirect taxes announced tax is reduced to 25 per earlier promised to do Portal will improve the in-form of extra duty levies cent which is welcomed, away with all cess and transparency and visibility “On the multi-modal side, on mobile phone and TV but, on the other cess other such levies but that of cargo movement across Bharatmala project is a are platonic on surface, is increased. Also, our still hasn’t been the case,” the country. Infrastructure positive development, but underneath the idea is Finance Minister had he adds. is the growth driver of our coupled with e-Way bill economy. With a large implementation which number of players serving will result in faster metro cities and cut-throat turnaround times for on- transport. The government’s competition on price, many road transportation,” he plan to expand its current logistics companies are continues. “However, with 124 airports by five times looking to build out their the announcement of seems skewed in favour last mile capabilities in Tier `1.48 lakh crore allocated of passenger movement, 2 and below cities. These to railways, we hope however, the development regions are still relatively that there is a thrust on of airports across the board underserved by logistics improving freight logistics is a positive shift. We expect companies and have a apart from better passenger that freight movement is Budget will help booming middle class connectivity. This will help given due cognizance as impetus in infrastructure. which is driving massive the logistics industry drive well. The mass formalisation industry grow in Focus on infrastructure demand. With Digital India up efficiency through rail of MSME sector will spur long-run will have a positive impact and bringing millions of networks in terms of costs local manufacturing which According to Vivek Kele, on the logistics sector in Indians online, the rise of and CO2 reductions as the will increase the need for Director, Teamglobal, “The the long-run along with digital payments, dedicated current logistics movement logistics services across budget has a very good employment generation.” marketing efforts of large is skewed towards road the board,” he adds. BUDGET MARCH 2018 CARGOTALK 17 pertinent issues need addressing

People friendly budget Budget hints aid for transportation

Adarsh emphasis on infrastructure Piyush Kumar Singh, Sagarmala, Bharatmala Hegde, Joint expenditure is a welcome CEO, Indus B2B Solutions, as well as the various Managing move. Development of says, “While the logistics Dedicated Freight Director, 35,000 km of road network industry would not get Corridors. These projects Allcargo under phase 1 of the many direct benefits from aided by the governement Logistics, says, Bharatmala project is a key the Union Budget 2018-19, aims to provide a fillip to the ‘Budget 2018- corollary to addressing vital the sector is likely to benefit industry. 19 has an overall connectivity issues.” from upcoming major balanced view transportation projects. Firstly, the government with focus on the “The concerns of the competencies. Significant transportation projects get specially favoured masses. After last logistics have also been focus on healthcare, The transportation projects like Bharatmala and by the Union Budget. year’s GST rollout, looked into with the education, rural upliftment would benefit transportation Sagrmala are likely we expected this setting up of a National and digital India is and logistics companies by to benefit all logistics CFS providers could budget to focus Logistics Information Portal. laudable. Marginal slippage reducing costs, increasing players. benefit by creation of more on direct A much-needed single in fiscal deficit is a slight transit speeds and lowering Special Economic Zones taxes. There window clearance digital worry but overall it is a turnaround times. Secondly, certain sub- (under Sagarmala) as weren’t too many platform for stakeholders people friendly budget. sectors such as cold well as subsidies for announcements across the supply chain However, we will have The industry stands to chain and Container setting up of logistics hubs for the logistics spectrum will enable them to deep dive for better benefit from the upcoming Freight Station (CFS) (under Dedicated Freight sector, but the to consolidate their market understanding,” he adds. infrastructure projects like providers are likely to Corridor schemes).

Smart Cities to deliver results Reforms galore

Vikram Puri, CEO, logistics infrastructure with Nishith Rastogi, CEO & this sector in 2018. With Transworld Technologies,, speciﬁc development and Co-founder, Locus feels, allocation of `500 crore says, “We are pleased investment targets, like the “Infrastructure upheaval under ‘Operation Green’, to see the government’s plan for 101 new projects continues to take the much- Indian export sector pins continual focus on the in the cold chain, truck needed limelight again this its hope on massive ‘Smart Cities’ mission and terminals and stops, and year, bringing in tectonic agriculture growth, which its development through better facilities for safer road shifts in the logistics constitutes to 10 per cent of advanced infrastructure as transport operations. Big expansion across India. the country’s exports. With announced in the Budget data, integrated services, Changes in reforms, taxes the current major changes 2018. The government must transparency of government that the Smart Cities & policies last year could in agro-trade policies for logisticscs to sow their howeverhoweve cocontinuent ue ttoo lolookok aatt dedeliveries e es will ttruly u y ensure mission will deliver results.” cause positive ripples in could lead newer avenues seeds in.”

What the last year budget focused: Sectors such as automobiles, cement, of selected airports in Tier II & III cities on logistics players, and encouraging PPP through lower income tax. steel, paper, aluminium and fertilisers, PPP mode, etc. for airport developments in certain The government took the onus of setting which had the lowest capacity utilisation smaller cities. Expenditure on infrastructure for improving up 100 India-International skill centres to and were on a special focus by the coastal road connectivity from ports to the In-direct boosts such as (a) higher outlay address the issue of skilled labour in India. government. Announcements like hinterland, expanding railway connectivity, on highways; (b) support for MSMEs total allocation of `39,61,354 crore on `2.41 lakh crore towards the transport introducing end-to-end integrated through a reduced income tax and (c) infrastructure development, development sector (road, rail and shipping). transport solutions in partnership with boosting money in hands of individuals 18 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 AVIATION Agents: Top priority for Air India cargo The national carrier’s cargo division understands the importance of agents and has been taking steps to ensure that conducting business with Air India is easy for them.

HAZEL JAIN bhay Pathak, Executive ADirector (Commercial) Cargo Division, Air India, who was presiding over Air India’s cargo division recently organised event for its top agents – both domestic and international – in Mumbai, said to the agents, “Your support is very precious to us. We have brought about a paradigm shift at Air India. When I took over cargo it was run in a very traditional way. That is FREE DELIVERY FROM GREAT CONNECTIONS gone up too much but agents which has led to it when I started introducing WASHINGTON Air India has great the revenue has gone up introducing a lot of changes new ideas into the system Most of the American connections in Europe – manifold. We are scoring in the system. and even my team was not sectors for Air India cargo Rome, Milan, Australia, almost 70 per cent growth in very comfortable with them are doing extremely well. In Sydney, Melbourne, terms of revenue.” “In the last one and half at first.” fact, Pathak said, Air India Stockholm, Copenhagen, years, I have brought in a lot has introduced an innovative Madrid, five flights to Air India is is looking for of changes to make doing NEW TEL AVIV FLIGHT concept for the agents. London, Paris and Frankfurt. a freighter but the decision business easy. It needs to Air India has been increasing “We have designed a new Add to this, five destinations rests on the government. be smooth, and you have its number of sectors to concept where whenever in the USA, and it gives an “We are also working out on to ensure that not only the European countries. The JFK is overflowing, we can advantage to any shipper. how we can go for a GSA product side but also the last one it added was shift the cargo on the IAT As a result, Air India’s for the domestic and the pricing and policies should Copenhagen and Stockholm. that is Washington. From international cargo is doing international markets. If that be such that it helps and Abhay Pathak “We are now going to start there, we can take by road better than its domestic. happens, it will be a great welcomes the agents. At the Executive Director Tel Aviv which will start to JFK. Not only that, we Speaking about this, Pathak advantage for us. We now end of the day, it is the profit (Commercial) Cargo Division from third week of March will also do delivery at adds, “Growth for the have the new 777s. With that is important. We have Air India somewhere around the 20th the shipper’s warehouse. domestic cargo in terms that we will be able to now to sort out our problems as we now have received That’s another advantage of tonnage is much higher. go for more flights specially and showcase our products permission to fly over Saudi with Air India. The product But the competition among long-haul which can carry to them in a better way. In Arabia airspace. It will be is reaching their doorstep. the airlines in the domestic additional cargo load from one and a half or two years The airline has been operated on our 787. Tel Aviv We have started a new era market is chopping each here,” Pathak revealed. we have really done that in receiving inputs from is one of the best sectors for and as a result, even the other. The revenue is such an effective manner us and it will link our country European sectors have a not in synch with the volume. AGENTS FIRST that they have started its agents which has with one of the strongest backlog. We are also selling So the yield is not too high Speaking about how Air believing that if you ship led to it introducing countries in the world. Both at a very high price because vis-à-vis the tonnage it has India has upped its focus on with Air India their cargo sides have great potential as that’s the way the market grown. It is the other way its agents, he said that the will reach its destination a lot of change far as cargo is concerned,” is turning around now,” round in the international airline has been receiving within seven ttoo eeight hours,” Pathak added. Pathak reveals. market. Tonnage has not a lot of inputs from its Pathak adds. Indian economy on upward trajectory

India’s economy holds the brightest growth prospects of the world’s seven largest Form - IV Statement about ownership and other particulars economies, according to results from the Global Trade Barometer (GTB) from about newspaper CargoTalk to be published LQ WKH ¿UVW LVVXH HYHU\ \HDU DIWHU WKH ODVW GD\ logistics company DHL. RI)HEUXDU\ 1. Place of publication : 72 Todarmal Road, New Delhi - 110001 2. Periodicity of its publication : Monthly CT BUREAU resilience and growth that will buoy According to the GTB, making a positive contributionont to 3. Printer’s Name : SanJeet Nationality : Indian TB analytics assigned India business conﬁdence in the short- businesses in India can the country’s trade. Address : 72, Todarmal Road, Gthe highest growth indices of to-medium-term,” said George expect ocean trade to further New Delhi - 110001 4. Publisher’s Name : SanJeet the seven countries assessed, due Lawson, Managing Director, DHL improve on already-high levels, Nationality : Indian to strong and sustained increases Global Forwarding India. largely thanks to demand for Address : 72, Todarmal Road, New Delhi - 110001 in both air and ocean freight in and commodities and industrial More than any of 5. Editor’s Name : SanJeet out of the country. The country’s “India’s economy has built up materials from overseas. Air Nationality : Indian Address : 72, Todarmal Road, trade in machinery and high-tech terriﬁc momentum in recent times: freight demand is projected the world’s largest New Delhi - 110001 goods continues to underpin its Since 2008, its GDP has risen to remain stable at its current 6.Name and address of individuals who own the newspaper economies, India’s and partners or shareholders holding more than one percent growth, while increased imports every single year to US$2.44 highs, sustained by growth of the total capital: DDP Publications Pvt. Ltd. Shareholders: of industrial raw materials point trillion last year, more than double in machinery and technology major industries have 1. SanJeet, 72, Todarmal Road, New Delhi-1. 2. Sumati Jeet, 72, Todarmal Road, ND-1. 3. Devika Jeet, 72, Todarmal to an extended period of trade the levels of a decade ago. As the imports. Both India’s air and displayed levels of Road, ND-1. development for the nation. country continues to invest heavily ocean freight forecasts proved I, SanJeet, hereby declare that the particulars given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. “More than any of the world’s in infrastructure, we expect it to stronger than those of any other resilience and growth Date: 01/03/2018 Sd/- largest economies, India’s major continue its upward trajectory for country in the GTB -- in large SanJeet industries have displayed levels of the foreseeable future.” part due to every major sector Signature of the Publisher

22 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 GUESTCOLUMN The wave of data science for business By leveraging the huge inﬂux of data, businesses may not only overcome challenges but also operate supply chains that can cuts costs and meet expectations of consumers, shares Prabhakar Chaudhary, MD, HAL Robotics.

upply chain management logistics companies deliver Sis a crucial wing for any a greater satisfaction to enterprise, e-commerce their customers. industry or even a start-up. With increasing globalisation, Speaking in regards to technology complexity and fourth industrial revolution, given how volatile the supply the World Economic Forum chain systems tend to be, cited that the current world businesses that are unable is standing “on the brink to adequately regulate of technological revolution supply chains stand at a that will fundamentally alter greater risk. the way we live, work and relate to one another.” With Logistics, as a sector, is the emergence of start-ups widespread across the globe that combines data sciences with complex networks. It is and logistics, the space is a vital industry, clocking in going to remain abuzz with revenues worth $8 trillion. activity in the coming years. Furthermore, the sector Ambitious logistic firms need is expected to be valued to be quick to take note of $15.5 trillion by 2024, clearly this upcoming revolution and demonstrating the huge invest in establishing learning potential of the industry. includes operational data, increasingly affordable, and geopolitics and more. The the components can either systems that can make At the same time, artificial social media, data sourced can be integrated with a wide learning faculties under data be fixed or replaced ahead sense of all the disparate and intelligence has made from sprawling IoT devices, gamut of functions, such as sciences can integrate these of time; hence, saving complex data, while creating significant inroads amidst navigations services and low-cost consumer goods, real-world challenges to logistics companies enough greater opportunities for our daily lives. As per the more. While a portion of at the production floor etc to upgrade the existing models time, money and loss of cost reductions, drawing forecasts released by IDC, this data is structured, a collect data in real-time. The and better adapt to the business due to unforeseen operational efficiencies and the global spending on AI will major chunk continues to sensors help regulate the changing environment. delays and resulting streamlining supply chains. grow at a CAGR of 55 per cent be unstructured. Structured transit environment, update customer grievances. (The views expressed to be worth USD 47 billion data may include information routes in real-time incase ENABLING SUITABLE are solely of the author. The by 2020. Amalgamating regarding transactions, of any delays. Furthermore, PROCESS In addition to saving publication may or may not artificial intelligence with the such as sales, purchases companies also need to get Adopting data sciences costs, data sciences also subscribe to the same.) growing adoption of Internet and production orders. a realistic estimate of the has significant direct impact allow logistics firms to usher of Things can revolutionise The logistics companies customer sentiments. The on cost savings as well. Take in a wave of operational the logistics sector across have been dealing with same allows logistics firms for instance the road freight. efficiencies. For instance, the globe. the structured data for to get foresee risks and Logistics companies must by considering myriad a long while, however, opportunities. coordinate with a number factors like economic UNDERSTANDING taking advantage of the of fleet vehicles, spread indicators, past transactions STRUCTURED unstructured data allows In addition, logistics across the geography. and consumer profiles, TECHNOLOGY companies to operate in companies operate in To ensure proper health, local market dynamics etc, While leveraging real-time, enhance visibility, a globalised scenario, constant maintenance is data sciences can provide the true potential of data and optimise operations live. coordinating with a diverse required. While preventative logistics firms with accurate sciences may appear to be and complex network maintenance may cost demand forecasts. The the most plausible solution, Making sense of all the comprising vendors, more, data sciences provide same can be broken down getting started with the same available data and translating vehicles, partners and sub- savings in the form of to compute daily volumes, would warrant paradigm the same in business metrics contractors. The complex predictive maintenance. By properly allocate resources, shifts and technology require data science to network exists within the analysing transport data, optimise the delivery routes revivals. As of today, several become an integral part of spheres of ever-changing logistics firm can foresee the etc. As a consequence, Prabhakar Chaudhary factors have contributed to the businesses today. The global economics, spikes in likelihood of a component not only the entire process MD the upsurge of data. This IoT technology is becoming regional demand, climate, failing. Owing to the same, is efficient but also helps HAL Robotics

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24 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 SHIPPING JNPT’s 4th terminal to be India’s largest The new fourth container terminal will add capacity of 24 lakh containers per year in Phase-I and after completion of Phase-II in 2022 the capacity of JNPT will be 100 lakh containers per year.

laid by Prime Minister in provide world class logistics Built, Fund, Operate and CT BUREAU October, 2015. and infrastructure facilities Transfer (DBFOT) basis NPT is all set to double so that trade ﬂourishes,” says for concession period of Jits container handling “The ﬁrst Phase of the Nitin Gadkari, Minister of 30 years with an estimated capacity with addition of its terminal is ready in record Shipping, Road Transport & cost of `7915 crore. new fourth terminal which time. Logistics plays a key Highways, Government of The project is being has been completed in role in the development India. The Fourth Container implemented in two Phases. record time. The foundation of the economy and the Terminal (FCT) has been i.e. Phase –I and Phase stone for the same was government is committed to developed on Design, –II. The indicative cost of

the project for Phase – I is `4719 crore.

The PSA terminal will be able to dock mother vessels, handle the biggest container ships from a quay length of one km, and cranes that can reach 22 rows wide or greater. Thus, the commencement of operations at the fourth terminal offers a great opportunity for the EXIM community to avail of the new facilities.This terminal will be linked to the dedicated rail freight corridor and will be able to receive about 350 containers per rake. The facility will also have provision for storing 1,600 reefer (refrigerated) containers to handle agricultural and horticulture produce. Under Sagarmala, 101 projects worth `2.5 Lakh crore have been planned In Maharashtra. Out of these ﬁve projects have already been completed and 58 projects are under various stages of development.

Key Features Deepest berths capable to handle ‘Mother Ships’. Largest cranes: 22 row wide cranes capable of handling largest container vessels. One Km quay/90 Ha: capable to handle three container ships at one go with sufﬁcient yard space. Dedicated road access. The rail facilities will be the largest in India with the only on-dock Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) compliant facility in India, capable of handling 1.5km long, 360 TEU container trains on completion of the DFC.

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W INDIA Cold chain in pharma: Hot topic APM Pipavav Agility Global Integrated Logistics organised a panel discussion on the ‘Unbroken Cold Chain’ for the Pharma industry. The idea behind the event was to bring each stakeholder under one adds platform to discuss the challenges and formulate strategy to ﬁx the gaps. Pradeep Panicker, Maersk Dy CEO, GMR was the chief guest for the event and Mohammed Esa, SVP, Global Business FM3 service

Development, Agility, was the guest of honour. he 9662 TEU Tcapacity Maersk Salina arrived at APM Terminals Pipavav on January representing the ﬁrst call of Maersk Line’s FM3 Service to APM Terminals Pipavav.

The service links India to key markets through port calls in Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Nhava Sheva, India; Singapore and the Chinese ports of Dalian, Xingang, Qingdao, Busan, Gwangyang and Ningbo. The Maersk Salina loaded seafood, polymers, chemicals, dyes, tires etc. for export.

Imports handled included home appliances, auto parts, machinery, plastic items, electrical/ electronic goods and furniture.

Keld Pederson, Managing Director, APM Terminals Pipavav, said, “We are persistent in our endeavour to offer best services to our customers by quick turnaround of cargos at the berth, at the yard and at the gate. The new addition by Maersk takes us one step closer in providing easy access to our customers located in north and west hinterland in India with key markets across the globe.” SHIPPING MARCH 2018 CARGOTALK 27 Cochin Shipyard signs MoU with Russian ﬁrm The MoU aims to improve capacities at Cochin Shipyard for construction of high-technology vessels for waterways and coastal shipping.pp This collaboration would bring in market innovation while harnessing newer technologies.

CT BUREAU and give impetus to trade Vessels, Dredgers, and along India’s Inland waterways other watercrafts for Indian ochin Shipyard & under Sagarmala and Waterways and coastal CUnited Shipbuilding ‘Make-in-India’ programmes. shipping. This will capture Corporation, Russia, has the growth and employment signed a Memorandum of CSL & USC will collaborate opportunities that will open Understanding (MoU) to for development of High- up from the development collaborate and engage in Speed Vessels, River-Sea of inland waterwaysrwwa and design, development and Cargo Vessels, Passenger coastal shipping. execution of contemporary, state-of-the-art vessels for inland and coastal waterways. The MoU was signed by Madhu S Nair, Chairman & Managing Director, Cochin Shipyard and Alexey Rakhmanov, President, United Shipbuilding Corporation, in the presence of Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping & Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India.

“There is a huge potential in inland waterways, cruise tourism and RO- RO transportation in the country. This collaboration would certainly bring in the much-needed product as well as market innovation while harnessing newer technologies.” said Gadkari.

The massive push to water- based transport through the infrastructure development efforts under the Sagarmala programme of government will open up opportunities for specialised vessels. The MoU is an effort to get ready to cater to the demand for different kinds of vessels that is expected in the near and medium term. The MoU will open more avenues and give way to wider participation of these organisations in the programme of the Government of India to boost eco-friendly and economic transportation

CSL has recently incorporated a JV Company by name HCSL (Hooghly Cochin Shipyard) at Kolkata, West Bengal, with plans of setting up an exclusive facility for construction and repair of vessels for Inland and Coastal Waterways. 28 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 AVIATION A forum on innovation and disruption The Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) recently held an interactive summit that focused on how technology is transforming the air cargo industry. The event saw deliberations through a mix of plenary sessions on innovation in the sector.

Binoy Kumar, Special better understanding of the CT BUREAU Secretary Logistics, Ministry complex forces in the ﬁeld he summit was of Commerce & Industry of innovation for air cagro. Tinaugurated by Jayant along with the industry Sinha discussed how Indian Sinha, Minister of State veterans. aviation is innovating in cargo for Civil Aviation (MoCA), transportation technology Government of India, followed The event saw to become the next global by Vandana Aggarwal, deliberations through a mix aviation hotspot. According Economic Adviser, MoCA, of plenary sessions for a to him, the industry has

huge potential and under the leadership and vision of industry experts with the government ably partnering in the process, the industry will certainly achieve the set milestones. Agarwal says, “Among the torrent of technology, whether it is artiﬁcial intelligence, I have told that around 40,000 applications are being brought out in the travel sector alone. The questions remain, what are we doing in the air cargo sector? It is crucial to understand; are we keeping pace with the technology or lagging behind it?”

Tushar K. Jani, President, ACFI, said, “The logistics industry is working on three pillars; Internet of Things (IoT), artiﬁcial intelligence and robotics. With IoT, India has done quite a bit and will continue to do better because the penetration of smart phones and internet is going to be highest in India. The industry, that is airports, CHAs, forwarders, express companies, carriers, etc, is now tuned to the IoT. Moreover, as far as IoT is concerned we are looking for more innovation; most of us has mobile applications to keep a track of their parcel.

Secondly, artiﬁcial intelligence is going to transform the well-being of the entire world. Third is robotics, where express companies have taken a lead in terms of automatic sorting.”

He adds, “The government is running faster than all of us on digitalisation and technology. It is up to us now, how we can collaborate with the government, work with them and bring in the concept of innovation and disruption in air cargo.With disruption, I mean, challenging the innovationn scheme and knowledge.”

30 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 FAMILYALBUM ACFI summit on enabling technology Air Cargo Forum of India (ACFI) held an interactive summit on ‘Innovation and disruption in air cargo industry’. The summit was inaugurated by Jayant Sinha, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Government of India, in the presence of more than 135 numbers of senior government ofﬁcials and representatives of air cargo logistics industry.

BACC conducts cricket tournament Bangalore Air Cargo Club (BACC) had conducted ‘Cricket Tournament 2017’. The event sponsors were AISATS Coolport, while the main sponsors were Dhanyatha Cargo, Holiday Homes Club and Force Logistics. INTERNATIONAL MARCH 2018 CARGOTALK 31 Gefco’s life science warehouse in UK The facility was designed to meet the highest standards in the forwarding of pharmaceutical goods and features different temperaturep areas: from ambient (15ºC to 25ºC), and cool (2ºC to 8ºC) to frozen (-15°C to -25°C).

CT BUREAU “We are able to differentiate Quality & Compliance The facility also provides is changing and becoming Executive Vice President - our service by holding Director, Gefco. “The high security levels including more complex. With the Freight Forwarding, Gefco. efco Group has opened a Wholesale Dealer Wholesale Dealer on-site x-ray screening for increase in temperature- “The company has a strong Gits third dedicated Authorisation, which Authorisation allows the air cargo and constant 24/7 sensitive products as well history in the Life Science temperature-controlled demonstrates to our facility to store human and monitoring. The new centre as the regulations related and Healthcare sector. warehouse for the Life customers that we operate veterinary medicines as is GDP compliant and ISO to their transportation, The opening of this new Sciences and Healthcare under the same compliant well as medical devices 9001:2015 certiﬁed. companies need to put more UK facility reﬂects Gefco’s sector. The facility is based standards that they do,” said as part of its logistics and “The Life Sciences and focus on control and security,” continuous investmentin in near London Heathrow airport, Josette Wells, Forwarding transportation services.” Healthcare logistics market said Anthony Gunn, this sector.” UK. This site complements company’s warehouses in Frankfurt, Germany and Amsterdam, Netherlands. The opening of the new 15,000 sq ft facility, reinforces and expands Gefco’s Freight Forwarding business line offering in the Life Science and Healthcare sector.

EUROPE CEVA opens multi-user warehouse in Spain he new site is Tlocated at Alovera, an industrial area, 50 km north east of Madrid. The facilities comprise 16,300 sqm, in total with 400 sq m ofﬁce facilities, and almost 16,000 sq m of warehousing space, and will eventually contain the operations of several customers. It’s location next to the A-2 motorway and close to the A-1 make it easy for customer goods deliveries and dispatch.

The opening of this new multi-user warehouse is a key part of CEVA’s growth strategy across Iberia. It is also the ﬁrst step of a strategic process of positioning the company in the area north of Madrid, where previously it had no presence and will enable the company to expand in the near future. Its easy connections to the Spanish motorway network provide simple connections to both Madrid and Barcelona. The operations of an existing customer have already been successfully implemented at the new Alovera site, and the future locating of existing and new customers is well underway. 32 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 GUESTCOLUMN A brick that exuberates energy Sushant Sarin, Executive VP- Commercial Line, TATA AIG General Insurance, tells us the importance of refractory ﬁre brick that are used in high-end production materials and how these help in conserving energy.

REFRACTORY their handlers are well FIRE BRICK versed and ensure A fire brick is a block of physical condition of refractory ceramic material truck/trailer, condition of used in lining furnaces, kilns, tyres, tyre pressures and fireboxes and fireplaces. A documentation refractory brick is designed mainly to withstand high heat Ensure adequate but should also usually have quantity and quality a low thermal conductivity to of lashing material is save energy. Usually dense available with truck/ refractory bricks are used trailer/transporter in applications with extreme mechanical, chemical or Ensure safe unloading of thermal stresses, such as cargo from container the inside of a wood-fired kiln or a furnace, which is subject Ensure safe loading to abrasion from wood, method on truck/trailer- fluxing from ash or slag and each unitised cargo is high temperatures. adequately stowed on truck/trailer bed Dense refractory bricks have a high thermal mass which is mass and so cannot be used marginal gaps on sides or handling breakages while list and erection drawing. Ensure that cargo is sometimes a useful property to store heat. Insulation in middle space and this storage and application duly covered for in that they will retain heat bricks have a better thermal allows pallets to move during or any other. It is a common practice prevention rom water/ example, in a pizza oven shock resistance than transportation or sea voyage that such cargoes are external damages after the fire has been dense firebricks but the and the cargo gets damaged. The vendor has the unloaded from containers taken out. Kiln bricks are main disadvantage is their Hence it is prudent to obligation to mark all and sent by open truck/ Ensure that proper made by firing a clay based low strength. employ use of adequate individual parts clear trailer during the last leg of protest letter is submitted composition in the kiln until bracing and blocking inside and durable to allow journey. In India, most such to the respective party it is partly vitrified, and for PACKING AND the containers. As long as easy identification operations are done in the or conveyed. special purposes may also TRANSPORT adequate blocking & bracing during erection works. evening or late hours and this (The views expressed be glazed. The refractory bricks procedures are followed, All individual items exposes cargo to handling are solely of the author. The are largely transported there should be no major contained in one packing damages, wet damages publication may or may not The maximum service in shipping containers. causes of concern. are to be listed in the in inclement weather, subscribe to the same.) temperature increases with Because refractory materials respective packing list. shortages and sometimes increasing alumina content are heavy, they reach the SAFE MEASURES loss of total volume too. and kiln bricks can be container weight limit before Safe worthy packing, For all shelf life items, obtained with an alumina the container’s volume limit. marking and transportation date of manufacturing, It is thus prudent to content of 80 per cent Hence, such cargoes require rom vendor to consumer batch number and employ external surveyors and above. dunnage for blocking and is important: date of expiry shall be during such operations to bracing the pallets inside the legibly stencilled on the supervise the transhipment LESS DENSE containers. For maximum All parts should be bag itself. Consumer’s and following scopes can REFRACTORY BRICKS space utilisation (weight protected against approved agencies be given to surveyors for In other less harsh situations, v/s volume) it is advisable damage, vibration, rain, reserve the right to verify attendance: such as a natural gas fired to use 20 feet container dirt and corrosion. the date of manufacturing kiln, more porous bricks than a 40 container. The from the records at Check the cargo are a better choice, usually refractory material are also Bricks are stacked vendor’s manufacturing condition at the time referred to as Insulation considered fragile and on pallets with corner premises also. of door opening of Bricks. They are weaker, but hence their shipping requires protections so as to containers they are much lighter, easier special attention. There are prevent any physical Each piece shall be to form, and insulate far better numerous incidents noted damages like edge clearly marked and Ensure that cargo Sushant Sarin than dense bricks. In this where the pallets are loaded chipping, transit identified. Codes shall handling equipments Executive Vice President Commercial Line, case they have a low thermal inside the containers with breakage/cracks; also be marked on part such as forklifts and TATA AIG General Insurance

PRODUCTS Gandhi’s rolling shutters define quality andhi Automations is machinery maintenance, with its extensive know-how Rolling Shutters are ideal Gandhi Rolling Shutters are conforming to IS 6248 Gthe only manufacturer logistics and customer and experience are able for situations where side fabricated of interlocking and solidly constructed of Rolling Shutters relations. Over years of to produce specific types room is at a premium and Galvanized Insulated to promote trouble-free certified to ISO 9001 - meticulously working on of Rolling Shutters unique security is required. The and Non Insulated, operation and long life. 2008 quality management the design, fabrication to certain sites and client Rolling Shutters require Stainless Steel, patented Gandhi Rolling Shutters fit system. The company’s and installation, Gandhi requirements. A consistent very little headroom above Aluminum or Polycarbonate openings to a maximum efficient quality standards Automations has developed quality product has thus the structural opening. profiles and patented MS width of 30,000 mm and has enabled it to have technical expertise in become the hallmark They combine strength Rolling Grills. height of 40,000 mm with continuous improvement manufacturing various of Gandhi Automations’ with elegance along an endless array of options in personnel training, kinds of Automated Rolling manufacturing process with durability and are Each of our Rolling to satisfy both aesthetic production, inspection, Shutters. The Research right through installation to designed for both external Shutters is designed to considerations as well as equipment calibration, and Development team after sales service. Gandhi and internal applications. the clients specifications working requirement.

34 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 TECHNOLOGY Keeping an ‘i’Cargo for business American Airlines Cargo has launched iCargo, to migrate to a web-based, fully integrated technology platform connecting all of its critical business functions.

American Airlines Cargo American and its customers and rollout strategy, which CT BUREAU footprint. This is the can grow faster together. ensures the new technology merican Airlines organisation’s largest and processes are brought ACargo will implement investment to date; one that American selected IBS into the business in a a next generation cargo will position the company Software to implement the seamless manner. The management system. for future growth. The cargo management system; carrier is committed to The new platform will technology solution will Cargo. Together, American taking an iterative approach transform the company’s signiﬁcantly enhance the and IBS are designing a multi- to this implementation to technology across the entire customer experience so year, phased implementation ensure day-to-day business

functions run smoothly during the transition, minimising the impact go-live will have on partners and customers. The result will be new technology and streamlined processes that give American the agility necessary to stay at the forefront of the industry.

“We will continue to push the boundaries to deliver an industry-leading experience,” said Rick Elieson, President, American Airlines Cargo. “We are focused on modernising processes for our team and increasing transparency and ﬂexibility for our customers. The rapidly changing cargo landscape demands that we invest in the best of tools, so that our team can focus on doing what they do best— delivering an exceptional customer experience.”

This is the organisation’s largest investment to date; one that will position the company for future growth

“iCargo has, over the years, recorded remarkable traction in the market to emerge as the most deﬁnitive cargo management solution in the air transportation industry,” added VK Mathews, Executive Chairman, IBS Group. “The iCargo footprint is now truly global and having American among our growing list of customers is indeed a strategic milestone for IBS. The engagement, I am sure, will herald the beginning of a long and productiveducu t business relationship.”

36 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 EVENTS Celebi opens training centre Celebi through its ASTI accreditation will now be able to certify staff on BCAS courses through a 21-seater computer-based training room.

Regulator BCAS (Bureau accredited by Civil Aviation “Security protocols are not MARCH 2018 CT BUREAU of Civil Aviation Security) Security Regulator-BCAS good in cargo as compared Domestic elebi Delhi Cargo Terminal and has formally opened as per ‘NCASTP - National to passenger. This initiative is CManagement has the training institute. With Civil Aviation Security welcome. Security is generally Shipping & Logistics Chennai 1-3 completed the accreditation the operationalisation of the Training Programme’. The considered as non-productive, India 2018 Southern Region of Aviation Security Training institute the company will be chief guest of the launch was but it needs to be realised that Institute (ASTI) by the India’s able to give Aviation Security K Rajesh Chandra, Director security is non-negotiable.” National Aviation Security training and certiﬁcation General, BCAS. He says, USC Global Supply Mumbai 16 Speaking at the launch Chain Symposium ceremony, Ramesh Mamidala, CEO, Celebi Delhi Cargo Terminal Management Multimodal Delhi 23 India, says, “With a smart Transportation Conclave and effective investment, we are now an authorised ASTI. International We have built up the security training institute as per BCAS WCA First 20th Singapore 2-5 requirement. The institute Annual Conference will be a part ofof Celebi Global Academy.”

IWLA Convention Florida 11-13

12th World Dallas 13-15 Cargo Symposium

SCOPE Supply Chicago 18-20 Chain Conference

Intermodal Asia 2018 China 20-22

Logistics Summit & Expo Mexico 21-22

Breakbulk China China 26-28 APRIL 2018 Domestic

ChemLogistics India Mumbai 25-26 WOMEN ACHIEVERS International MODEX Atlanta 9-12 Safeducate CEO wins ASEAN Young MAY 2018 Woman Achiever Award International ivya Jain, Founder development, I feel this Multimodal 2018 Brimingham 1-3 D& CEO, Safeducate recognition will drive me has been honoured with to work even harder and the prestigious Young achieve much more.” ACAAI Abu Dhabi 3-9 Woman Achiever Award at the ASEAN awards at the At Safeducate, Jain WERC 2018 North Carolina 6-9 recently concluded ASEAN has curated a team Summit. This venerated of highly experienced award was bestowed upon consultants and trainers. The Air Cargo Event China 13-17 Jain by Sushma Swaraj, These professionals offer Minister of External Affairs, world-class training as a Gartner Supply Phoenix 14-17 Government of India. part of uniquely designed programmes and courses, Chain Executive Conference Jain said, “It is my through which participants privilege and honour are able to gain extensive domain knowledge and logistics industry. She Transport Logistics Shanghai 16 to receive this award. supply chain and logistics and practical training, has enabled more than China 2018 Having spent over a understanding. The enabling them to face 50,000 individuals across decade in the extremely participants are provided day-to-day challenges of India to achieve their challenging domain of skill with comprehensive working in supply chain livelihood by skilling them. For more information, contact us at: [email protected]

38 CARGOTALK MARCH 2018 MOVEMENTS

Delhi International Airport Pharma.Aero IBS Software Delhi Belgium IBS Software announced the appointment of Anand Krishnan as its Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to V K Mathews, Executive Sanjiv Edward has taken over as Chief Commercial Officer of Delhi Pharma.Aero has appointed Frank Van Gelder as its new Secretary Chairman, IBS Group, Krishnan will lead IBS’ worldwide operations International Airport Limited (DIAL) w.e.f. January 2018, wherein he will General. Gelder has held several Senior Management positions within and over 3000 employees globally. Anand comes to IBS with a be leading the Aeronautical and Aero-related business verticals of IGI the air cargo industry where he handled pharmaceutical products and 20-year track record of building high-growth software businesses. Airport. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing and driving perishables. He also served on various Most recently, he served as Executive Vice the strategy for these verticals by achieving boards and represented several global President at Canonical Software where he ssustainedustained growth of aeronautical conferences. Having expertise in led the commercialisation and growth of revenues through various streams, the global healthcare R&D, he has the Ubuntu business. Prior to that, he ssuchuch as cargo, land & space, managed development of business held several Executive positions over coconcessionsncessions and aaeronauticaleronautical projects, research programmes a decade at Microsoft Corp and was sservices.ervices. His profile also includes and management of acute time responsible for launching Microsoft’s leading the Airlines Marketing critical processes and logistics in Cloud business internationally. aandnd Route develodevelopmentpment the medical and pharmaceutical activitiesactivities to enhance IIGIGI Airport’s field. Supply chain improvement aairir connectivity network.network... and innovative approaches towards time and temperature critical commodities through cross sectional industry exchanges is his hallmark.

Ceva Logistics Walkers Transport PwC Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK UK PwC has appointed Charlie Johnson-Ferguson to lead its 200-person strong transport and logistics advisory business. Ferguson CEVA Logistics has appointed Eddie Aston to the position of Victoria Reynard joins Walkers Transport, a member of Palletways, succeeds Coolin Desai, who led the industry sector since 2011. Managing Director, UK, Ireland and Nordics (UKIN). Aston joins Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight He has over 16-years’ experience in industry, helping public and CEVA from Northgate the commercial van hire and leasing network, from Portakabin Hire in Leeds as Group Sales Manager. private sector clients on a range of projects including infrastructure organisation where he was UK Managing Director. In She brings a wealth of sales and customer service- financing, competitive bid preparation his new role, he brings extensive related experience to Walkers having and evaluation, financial modeling, international executive level worked in the industry since 1999 and equipment financing and experience in supply chain at companies including TNT and UK procurement and concessions. management, logistics and Mail. As part of her role she’ll recruit, He has also been extensively B2B service companies train and develop the growing involved with both the UK where he earned a reputation sales team in order to win new government on bid side for delivering durable top and customers and retain existing relating to the franchising bottom line improvements customers to ensure revenue and of passenger rail operations across a number of retention targets are met. She’ll and procurement of vertical markets. report directly to Richard Simpson, rolling stock. CEO, Walker.

Vanish Ahluwalia, Senior General Manager–North Amit Verma, India Cargo Award winner 2017 and Di- Saket Gupta, India Cargo Award winner 2017 and India, Allcargo Logistics, shares that he loves to rector, A.R. Shipping, shares how he spends his time Commercial Manager, Northern & Eastern India, Tamil read newspapers, magazines, biographies and play during respite. “I love my leisure time . I try to spend Nadu, Karnataka, Bangladesh, Lufthansa Cargo AG, with his two-year-old daughter during his leisure it with family either taking them out for lunch/dinner during his respite, prefers to read magazine and journals time. His favourite sport is Hockey and Cricket. or visiting friends,” he says. He says that his favour- on technology and automobiles. “I am a technology, “My favourite sport till school was Hockey, as was ite sport is Cricket. “I am Cricket enthusiast and still automobile buff, so I read car and tech magazines, in the school team, later it was Cricket,” he says. very regular on field,” he shares. Verma’s favourite and watch action movies.” His favourite sport that He likes Italiantalian cuisinecuisine andand iitt is hhisis most favourite. cuisine is North Indian. he likes to play is Badminton. His favourite cuisine On describingbing his momostst His favourite vacation is Mughlai and his pre- memorablele holiday, spot is Venice and he ferred vacation spot he shares,s, “It was feels that Italy is the is Switzerland. San Franciscocisco , a most romantic place He expresses, drive on Golden on Earth. Amongst “The combina- Gate Bridge!” the memorable holi- tion of natural He reminisceseminisces days, “Venice tops the beauty with the his mememorablemorable list followed by Disney latest advances in holiday which was Cruise holiday from technology makes “in Vegas!”as!” Florida to Nassau in the Switzerland unique.” Caribbean island,” he adds. His most memorable holiday was in Prague.

With Talking People, we get you a peek into the lives of who’s who of the Indian and International cargo industry. Contributed by: CT Bureau