Trishul Transport Company was honoured with the Best Road Transport Company award at the India Cargo Awards, recognising its outstanding service quality, efficient logistics operations, and commitment to excellence in the road transport sector. This achievement highlights the company’s strong industry presence and consistent dedication to delivering reliable transportation solutions.  

Vineet Malhotra, Co-Founder & Director, Kale Logistics Solutions said, “In 2026, the logistics industry will be shaped by autonomous and agentic AI systems that can manage end-to-end workflows, from documentation to scheduling, without human intervention. Real-time visibility will get a major upgrade through smart sensing, IoT, and edge intelligence, enabling predictive decision-making instead of reactive firefighting. Cybersecurity and digital provenance will become non-negotiable as AI-driven supply chains handle more sensitive data. And, sustainability will remain a key priority, with green logistics, energy-efficient fleets, and carbon-tracking systems becoming standard expectations rather than differentiators.”

Trejhara Solutions has strengthened its push into the logistics sector by approving the acquisition of LP Logistics for US$ 9.5 million. The deal marks a key milestone in the company’s growth and diversification strategy. Though the ₹79-crore investment is substantial relative to Trejhara’s current asset base, its solid equity position and expanding assets indicate that the company is well-placed to successfully integrate the new acquisition.

  Garudavega, the flagship brand of NexGen Logistics, marked its 12th anniversary with a high-energy cycling event, ‘Pedal to Progress’, held on 29 November. The initiative brought together employees from various operational and corporate functions, emphasising the company’s people-first philosophy, a critical strength in today’s competitive and time-sensitive logistics environment, said Satish Lakkaraju, CEO, NexGen Logistics Private Limited. Anchored around the theme ‘Together we Ride, Together we Rise’, the event highlighted Garudavega’s focus on employee wellness, cross-functional collaboration, and organisational agility. These values continue to support the company’s rapid expansion across global shipping lanes, tech-enabled logistics processes, and customer-first service models. “As we complete 12 years of Garudavega, this ride symbolises our determined and forward-moving journey. Logistics demands teamwork, discipline, and consistency, and the spirit we witnessed today reinforces the strength that drives our operational excellence,” he added.

Jeena & Company has been honoured with the Best Pharma Cold Chain Solutions Provider Award at the recent India Cargo Awards 2025, a recognition highlighting the firm’s commitment to excellence in pharma logistics and cold chain management. This accolade reflects Jeena & Company’s dedication to delivering reliable, science-driven, and innovative temperature-controlled solutions that ensure safe and efficient movement of critical healthcare products across the supply chain.

The air cargo industry is gearing up for one of its anticipated annual gatherings, as freight forwarders, airlines, airports, and technology innovators prepare to come together at the upcoming India International Cargo Show (IICS) in Mumbai from 10–13 December. Recognised as a premier meeting point for logistics decision-makers, the event will highlight the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities shaping global airfreight. This year’s exhibition brings an impressive lineup of participants, including leading international forwarders showcasing new service capabilities, cargo airlines presenting network developments, and airports unveiling infrastructure upgrades designed to enhance cargo flow. Technology firms will play a central role, introducing cutting-edge digital tools, automation solutions, and visibility platforms aimed at improving efficiency and transparency across the supply chain.

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has launched Swayamgati Cargo, India’s inaugural autonomous electric cargo three-wheeler, priced at `4.15 lakh. This pioneering vehicle integrates self-driving technology into the logistics and industrial mobility sector, making autonomous operations more accessible, affordable, and scalable for businesses across India. Swayamgati Cargo is built on the proven Swayamgati passenger autonomy platform and customised for multiple environments. It serves campus logistics, industrial parks, airports, SEZs, manufacturing hubs, gated facilities, e-commerce fulfilment centres, and smart cities.

Om Logistics Supply Chain was presented with the Excellence in Supply Chain Management & Logistics Award at the recent India Cargo Awards 2025, a recognition that highlights the company’s commitment to operational efficiency, innovation, and service excellence. This accolade underscores Om Logistics’ leadership in delivering reliable, technology-driven logistics solutions and its continued focus on setting new industry benchmarks in supply chain management across India.

Willie Walsh, Director-General, IATA, said, “Air cargo demand grew 4.1 per cent year-on-year in October, marking the eighth consecutive month of expansion and setting a new monthly record for volumes. While the Asia-North America trade lane extended its contraction to six months, October saw near double-digit growth within Asia, between the Middle East and Europe, and between Europe and Asia. This shifting growth pattern shows that air cargo is enabling global supply chains to adapt to the impact of USA tariffs. This positive news is significant as the industry enters the peak Q4 shipping season,” said. Several factors in the operating environment includes the global goods trade grew by 3 per cent YoY in September. Global industrial production rose 3.7 per cent year-on-year in September, the fastest since March 2025 and the strongest monthly reading since late 2022. Jet fuel prices rose 2.5 per cent in October even as crude fell, with a tightening diesel market driving the jet crack spread to nearly double last year’s level. Global manufacturing sentiment strengthened slightly in October, with the PMI rising for the third consecutive month to reach 51.45. New export orders deteriorated slightly to 48.31, remaining below the 50-point expansion threshold, reflecting ongoing caution amid tariff uncertainty.

Ramanathan Rajamani, CEO, AISATS said, “This year has been defined by a structural reset in global supply chains, and India emerged as one of the most reliable anchors in an otherwise uncertain world. Geopolitical conflicts, disruptions in the Red Sea, and tariff-driven trade realignments pushed companies to diversify sourcing and accelerate the shift toward the China plus one model. As global ocean freight routes faced delays and elevated insurance costs, high-value and time-sensitive commodities increasingly shifted toward air logistics and multimodal solutions, benefiting India’s major cargo gateways. This shift was visible across sectors such as electronics, engineering goods, pharma, perishables, and e-commerce, where India recorded steady growth in export air freight. Airports, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, saw higher utilisation in their global cargo lanes, driven by global brands deepening their supply chain linkages with India. At the policy level, initiatives, such as PMGS, the NLP, and state-level infrastructure push created a more predictable environment for trade. For us, this translated into more demand across cargo verticals and reinforced the need to scale multimodal capacity, particularly through infra such as the AISATS BLR Logistics Park and our upcoming Integrated Cargo Terminal-phase one of our 87-acre Multimodal Cargo Hub at Noida International Airport.