‘Seamless logistics, digitised customs, PPP model must’

Vandana Singh, Chairperson, Aviation Cargo, FAII said, “India has the potential to emerge as a global transshipment hub like Singapore or Dubai. Nearly 90 per cent of India’s transshipped cargo—about 4.2 million TEUs—is currently routed through foreign ports, costing us over $200 million annually. To reverse this, we need deep-water port development, digitised customs, seamless multimodal logistics and robust public-private collaboration. The launch of Vizhinjam Port and initiatives under PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy signal the right intent. With focused execution and global alliances, India can strategically position itself as a cost-effective, self-reliant hub in global maritime trade.”