Marking eight years of Active Freight Logistics, Mr. V. Chandra Kumar, Chairman- Managing Director reflects on a journey that began in 2014 with a vision of integrity, commitment and customer trust. From licences and bonded warehousing to specialised cargo expertise, the company now looks ahead…

This article examines how geopolitical upheaval, chokepoint detours and port congestion have made longer lead times and rate volatility the new normal in container shipping. It advises Indian exporters to plan earlier, diversify carriers and modes, and adopt AI-driven tracking, forecasting and carbon reporting to…

Third-party logistics providers now manage inventory, fulfilment, returns and service execution, yet customers still see only one brand. This feature examines why a 3PL must be treated as the final operational layer of the customer programme, and how shared priorities, real-time visibility and modern network…

Chandrakala Bobba, Director, Bobba Group, expects AI over the next three to five years to reshape global trade corridors and cross-border e-commerce by drawing ocean freight, multimodal transport, airline operations, off-airport warehousing, customs coordination and customer service into one seamless ecosystem. Intelligent automation and human…

Krish Kamdar, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Logistic Partners Inc., says AI’s value in logistics today is practical, not theoretical, and every investment begins with one question: will it improve the customer experience? Practical AI earns its place through customer trust. AI extracts data from shipping…