CargoNXT Mumbai hosts a pivotal session on sustainable warehousing with top leaders and customs officials.

The third edition of the CargoNXT Conference & Recognitions concluded with resounding success at The Orchid Hotel, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai, marking its impactful debut in Western India. The prestigious event, themed “Future-Ready Logistics: Driving India’s Global Trade Ecosystem,” brought together 150+ delegates and 35+ industry leaders for a day of high-impact dialogue and recognitions.
A major highlight of the day was Business Session 4, themed “Green Meets Smart: Transforming Bonded and Beyond Warehousing for Sustainable Modern Trade.” The session provided a deep dive into modernising warehousing strategies and promoting sustainability in logistics.

The session was skilfully moderated by Dr Pramod Sant, noted industry expert, who steered discussions around FTWZ and bonded warehouse integration, port-centric logistics, customs compliance, technology innovation, and investment strategies to transform India’s warehousing landscape.
Eminent speakers included:
- Shri Neelesh Rautkar, IRS, Additional Commissioner of Customs (Import-II), Mumbai Customs Zone-I
- Arif Siddiqui, Founder & CEO, Coign Consulting
- Ankur Dekivadiya, Deputy General Manager – SCM, Safari Industries India
- Devidas Ganage, Head of Logistics, Brilliant Polymers
The session emphasised the need for collaboration between policymakers and industry stakeholders to drive green infrastructure and smarter warehousing aligned with global trade goals.