In this issue

In the May-June issue of Indian Transport & Logistics News, the cover story talks on technology adoption in warehousing is deemed as an imperative for efficient business processes.

In our Guest Column by Ruchi Dogra focuses on the latest technology tools to improve transportation of perishables logistics.

Anand Sejwal, MD & chairman of Bombay Exports in an interview explains why the government needs to be more proactive in implementing the National Agriculture Export Policy.

In an interaction, Charles D'Costa, DHL SmarTrucking’s chief sales officer throws light on how DHL SmarTrucking is aiming at reducing inefficiencies in the cold chain market.

In an exclusive interview, William Boulter, CCO, IndiGo explains how IndiGo is building its cargo strategies.

Sharon Thomas, CEO Contract Logistics at Stellar Value Chain Solutions in an interview speaks on India offering umpteen opportunities, and how technology aids in speed to the market and customer.

In the Opinion section, Henrik Hvid Jensen observes that a single, unified digital identity for each separate player on supply and transaction chains is needed to streamline global trade.

In another interaction with Alexander Philipsen, business manager containers, Port of Rotterdam explains that the core of business lies in developing a suitable physical infrastructure.

Also, do not miss to read the latest news from the aviation, shipping, transport, logistics and rail sectors.

IT Is Key To Warehousing Growth In India

The demand for regulatory compliance, security and quality assurance has increased the demand for modern warehousing where organised players have an essential role. Technology adoption in warehousing is deemed as an imperative for efficient business processes.

7 mins

Logistics Sector On The Path To Transformation In 2019

India’s logistics sector is going through a never seen transformation supported by regulatory reforms and structural changes. Anshuman Magazine writes on tailwinds that is accelerating the pace of growth for India’s logistics industry.

5 mins

Minimising Monopoly Of Shipping Companies Can Be A Win-Win For Exporters

The grounding of Jet Airways has not only transformed the story of air cargo exporters’ but also of the ocean shippers, who have been hit by the price hike. In an interaction with Shalini Nair, Anand Sejwal, MD & chairman of Bombay Exports, explains why the government needs to be more proactive in implementing the National Agriculture Export Policy and how cluster developments can enhance the production quality.

3 mins

Transforming Perishable Logistics With DHL Smartrucking

With the demand for fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and other products on the rise, temperature-controlled transportation in India is estimated to grow at 15 percent per annum from 2016 to 2020. Tapping the immense potential in this space, the German logistics and mail service provider DHL launched DHL SmarTrucking and DHL SmarTrucking Cold Chain last year. This trucking solution leverages technology and data analytics to provide features such as temperature-controlled vehicles fitted with devices that help track location. While vehicles in DHL SmarTrucking are aimed at servicing e-commerce and FMCG, DHL SmarTrucking Cold Chain caters to pharma, dairy and fresh agri-produce companies. With 745 trucks that are currently operational and being utilised at full capacity, the company has 170 dedicated trucks for perishable logistics. In a telephonic conversation with Surya Kannoth, DHL SmarTrucking’s chief sales officer Charles D'Costa throws light on the current trends in perishable logistics and how DHL SmarTrucking is aiming at reducing inefficiencies in the cold chain market.

4 mins

Cargo Getting A Top Priority At IndiGo

IndiGo is India’s largest passenger airline with a market share of 43.4 percent as of February, 2019. Since its inception in August 2006, it has grown from a carrier with one plane to a fleet of 216 aircraft today. It currently operates flights to 68 destinations – 52 domestic and 16 international. The carrier has been making significant turnaround in performance in the recent past on account of it benefitting hugely from the domestic market ant its international operations are getting favourable tailwinds. The cargo side of IndiGo has also been growing at a steady pace, though not as good as the passenger side, the carrier is focusing on optimising its substantial belly capacity to increase revenue from cargo. William Boulter, chief commercial officer, IndiGo, spoke to Reji John on the sidelines of IATA World Cargo Symposium in Singapore, recently about how IndiGo is building its cargo strategies and how important is cargo to the overall business of IndiGo. Edited excerpts from the interview.

5 mins

Additional Value At An Attractive Price For The Indian Market

India is at an evolving stage of contract logistics and companies here are pursuing shippers to experience the best in supply chain practices. Founded in 2016, Stellar Value Chain Solutions has a warehousing space of 4.5 million square feet across 30 cities in India. Sharon Thomas, CEO Contract Logistics speaks to Shalini Nair on how India offers umpteen opportunities, how technology aids in speed to the market and customer, and what business practices can make a company successful.

3 mins

Global Trade Identity Can Be The Cornerstone Of Paperless Trade

A single, unified digital identity for each separate player on supply and transaction chains is needed to streamline global trade, writes Henrik Hvid Jensen

4 mins

We Are The Front Runners In Digitisation And Innovation

Port of Rotterdam, the largest port in Europe, has been supporting the supply chain companies to prepare for the consequences, if a no-deal Brexit happens. Speaking to Shalini Nair, Alexander Philipsen, business manager containers – deepsea & feeder containers, breakbulk & logistics explains that ample amount of investment can be done in digitisation but the core of business lies in developing a suitable physical infrastructure.

4 mins

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Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine Description:

Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN) magazine is one of a kind media venture in India to create a high quality communication platform for both users and logistics service providers to interact and also fill the void of an authentic analytical logistics magazine in India.
ITLN is the flagship magazine of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) India, with a membership of 35,000 CILT members worldwide. Contents include coverage of air, sea, and road & rail transport in general/bulk cargo.