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Carrier Transicold introduced its next-generation, all-electric refrigeration unit, the Pulsor eCool, at the REFCOLD Cold Chain Exhibition in New Delhi. “The Pulsor eCool represents a step forward in efficient and smart refrigeration,” said Pankaj Mehta, MD, Truck Trailer India, Carrier Transicold. “Designed specifically for India’s dynamic logistics landscape, it meets the demand for EV-compatible solutions and sets a benchmark for clean, intelligent cold chain performance.” Engineered for energy efficiency, the unit features a high-efficiency inverter compressor and a patented inverter heat dissipation design, which together reduces energy consumption, while enhancing operational output.

The DGCA has granted their approval for Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) India’s training facilities at Ahmedabad and Kolkata,” confirmed Radharamanan Panicker, Managing Director, DGM. He stated that they are happy to be back at these places with the new CBTA based framework. “This approach emphasises a practical based approach to learning. He informed that DGM will launch its first competence-based DG recurrent course for personnel responsible for processing and accepting dangerous goods on 6 October 2025 at Ahmedabad. Course in Kolkata will be launched by mid-October.” Regarding expansion to other locations in India, he informed that their training facility cum office at Delhi will be ready and inaugurated on 2 October. The training will start once the facility is approved by DGCA. Our expansion is controlled to serve the safety needs of Indian civil aviation. He took the opportunity to thank DGCA officials for guiding the training institutes through the process for implementing the DG training based on the new CBTA framework.

IndoSpace has launched a new logistics park in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai. Spanning 66 acres, the park offers a combination of ready-to-move-in facilities and build-to-suit options to meet the varied requirements of businesses across sectors with an investment of US$ 57 million. This development reflects IndoSpace’s sustained investment in Maharashtra, where the company has already invested US$ 330 million to strengthen the region’s infra and logistics capabilities. By expanding capacity in a key corridor of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the industrial and warehousing park further adds to the country’s supply chain ecosystem. It is expected to generate job avenues in the surrounding area and reinforce economic linkages between infra development and local communities.

DP World inaugurated a dedicated warehouse facility for Mondelez India in Cochin, strengthening Mondelez India’s supply chain and distribution capabilities across Kerala. The facility provides 4,000 pallet positions, comprising 2,200 positions for dry goods and the remainder configured for ambient storage at 18–25 °C. This fully integrated warehouse solution combines advanced infra, warehousing services and skilled manpower to ensure Mondelez India’s products reach consumers reliably, efficiently and in compliance with the highest quality standards.

Gautham Raju, Air Freight Specialist said, “Costly investment for tech integration in air cargo logistics considered to be a significant challenge. Implementing advanced technologies like AI, blockchain and IoT requires a high investment, which can be a barrier for many companies especially MSME’s. Additionally the cost of integrating these technologies with on-going systems, training staffs and ensuring cybersecurity can be an extended load. Moreover, the ROI may not be immediate, making it difficult for companies to justify the expenditure. As a result, many logistics companies struggle to adopt and implement these technologies, hindering their ability to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.”

Kamal Jain, Director, Cargomen Logistics said, “Technology integration in India’s air cargo and logistics sector is unlocking efficiency through digital platforms, enabling faster clearances and better cargo visibility. Yet, challenges persist—high adoption costs, limited infrastructure and low digital literacy hinder widespread use. Even when technology is adopted, lack of interoperability between systems creates silos, forcing companies to spend additionally to bridge gaps. Smaller players particularly struggle with these costs and skills, slowing sector-wide transformation. For sustainable growth, innovation must go hand-in-hand with affordability, interoperability, and capacity-building, ensuring all stakeholders benefit from the digital shift.”

Apeksha Gupta, Head Skilling VCJ Foundation said, “Tech integration in India’s air cargo and logistics is promising via end-to-end visibility, e‑invoicing and IOT/AI for predictive maintenance and demand forecasting. CSI: cargo value grows at. 6–8% CAGR; e‑way bills covering 100% of freight; 60–70 per cent digitised docs. High costs stem from legacy ecosystems, infra gaps, and upfront CAPEX (20–30% higher TCO). Solutions: phased ERP upgrades, cloud-native platforms, open APIs, and public-private pilots to optimise ROI.”

C K Govil, CMD, Activair Airfreight said, “Technology integration in Indian air cargo and logistics is driving efficiency through digital tracking, automation and AI-led solutions. However, high implementation costs remain a challenge, particularly for SMEs. Balancing innovation with affordability and fostering public–private partnerships, is crucial to ensure wider adoption and build a globally competitive, digitally empowered logistics ecosystem.”

Sunil Kohli, Managing Director, Rahat Cargo said, “The technical integration in the Indian cargo industry has been call of the time adopting several state-of-the-art technologies to cope with the changing era. There are various requirements in this regard and to name a few are – real time tracking of the goods across the supply chain and to develop digital portals to facilitate seamless data flow among the stakeholders apart from government’s initiative to develop the digitised customs processes. However, such integration is fraught with many challenges such as involvement of high expenditure, lack of trained and skilled workforce apart from inadequate infrastructure coupled with unorganised sectors and regulatory hurdles. Hence until these challenges are successfully met with, the desired goal may not be achieved.”

DHL Express has added over 300 tonnes of weekly additional air cargo capacity out of Hanoi, Vietnam, to meet export demand driven by Vietnam’s expanding technology manufacturing sector. A combination of Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 freighters now operate daily from Monday to Saturday, transporting shipments from Hanoi to other regions via Hong Kong, according to an official statement.