The STAT Trade Times Magazine - March 2025

In this issue

The March 2025 issue of The STAT Trade Times explores topics such as cold chain logistics, Nairobi’s role as Africa’s key perishables gateway, women in logistics, e-booking platforms, and de minimis changes.
The Cover Story by Nikitha Sebastian explores innovations in cold chain logistics, digital technologies, and sustainable practices that are enhancing the transportation of temperature-sensitive products.
Libin Chacko Kurian in the Feature examines Nairobi’s role as Africa’s key perishables gateway, highlighting how rising costs, capacity limits, and infrastructure gaps threaten its position and whether the right investments can secure its future.
The Special Report by Rajarshi Chatterjee discusses how women are reshaping logistics, driving inclusivity and leadership despite persistent barriers. The Industry Report by Parijat Sourabh highlights how e-booking platforms are transforming air cargo, replacing time-consuming calls and emails with instant bookings. Finally, Jyothi Shankaran in Update, looks at the proposed changes in de minimis eligibility for imports, which is expected to reduce the surge of e-commerce goods arriving in the U.S. by air that have kept air cargo rates highly elevated since late 2023.