‘Expand multimodal hubs, speed up land acquisition for growth’

Amit Tandon, MD, Asia Shipping India said, “To make India a global leader in cargo logistics, we need bold yet practical reforms to build on the solid foundation laid by the National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti. Our logistics costs, hovering at 13-14% of GDP, are still too high compared to Singapore at 7.5%. Expanding multimodal hubs and speeding up land acquisition for projects like Dedicated Freight Corridors will make a major difference.

We can’t overlook the workforce. A dedicated skilling mission under Skill India could train millions in modern logistics tech, empowering the sector. Simplifying customs, harmonising state and central regulations, and countering global trade barriers will further boost competitiveness.”