CargoNXT West India Edition 2026 throws a spotlight on the visionaries, innovators, and legends who are redefining India’s supply chains and honouring the minds, the missions, and the milestones that are powering the country’s logistics ecosystem toward a future-ready tomorrow.
CargoNXT successfully hosted the CargoNXT Recognitions Ceremony 2026 – West India Edition at The Lalit, Mumbai, celebrating outstanding organisations and individuals who are shaping India’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem. The ceremony was held alongside the NextGen Logistics & SCM Summit 2026, themed “Powering the Next Wave of Viksit Bharat: Elevate, Connect & Collaborate.”
The evening united an illustrious gathering of industry stalwarts, policymakers, bold innovators, and seasoned professionals from every corner of the logistics value chain creating a powerful platform that celebrated outstanding performance, groundbreaking innovation, sustainable leadership, and decades of dedicated contribution to the logistics.
The ceremony was formally inaugurated with a ceremonial ribbon cutting by Guest of Honour’, Shri Deepak Shetty, I.R.S.(Retd.), Former Secretary to the Government of India and Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, and Shri Abhijeet Sinha, Program Director- Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) & National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV), Mr. M. Afzal Malbarwala, Founder and Managing Director, Galaxy Freight, Amit Kamat, President of Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI) and Jatin Sahni & Yogita Bhurani, Co-Founders, CargoNXT marking the official commencement of the recognitions.
The CargoNXT Recognitions 2026 – West India Edition were presented across three key categories:
Individual Logistics Leadership Awards
Logistics Company Excellence Awards
Supply Chain Leadership Awards
Each category was designed to honour excellence across infrastructure, operations, technology, sustainability, leadership, and long-term industry impact.
Individual Logistics Leadership Awards
The evening culminated in a defining moment as the spotlight turned to the icons, stalwarts, and legends whose decades of dedication have left an indelible mark on the fabric of Indian logistics.
Mr. M. Afzal Malbarwala, Founder and Managing Director, Galaxy Freight – Logistics Legend – Hall of Fame
Mr. Malbarwala was honoured as a Logistics Legend – Hall of Fame for his outstanding contribution to India’s freight and logistics industry. A respected leader known for vision, resilience and customer-first thinking, he has built lasting trust while advancing reliable, time-critical and solution-driven logistics services.
Mr. Samir J. Shah, President, Air Cargo Agents Association of India – Logistics Luminary of the Year
Samir J. Shah was honoured with The Voice of Logistics Excellence for his outstanding contribution to India’s logistics and freight forwarding ecosystem. A respected industry voice known for advocacy, vision and sectoral leadership, he has consistently championed professionalism, collaboration and progressive dialogue for the advancement of logistics.
Mr. Amit Maheshwari, Founder & CEO, Softlink Global – Pioneer in Logistics Technology & Digital Innovation
Amit Maheshwari is widely recognised as one of the driving forces behind the digital transformation of India’s freight and logistics industry. Starting with a vision to replace paper-based operations with intelligent technology, he introduced cloud-based ERP solutions and digital customs filing into an industry that had long relied on manual processes. His work has fundamentally changed how freight forwarders, customs brokers and logistics companies operate, bringing speed, accuracy and compliance to the core of India’s trade ecosystem.
Logistics Company Excellence Awards
Leading organisations were recognised for setting benchmarks in operational excellence, innovation, and contribution to India’s logistics growth. Key awardees included:
Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India – Outstanding Contribution to India’s Logistics Ecosystem
The Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations in India is the apex body and sole representative of customs brokers and freight forwarders across India, controlling a significant share of the country’s international logistics trade. Through active policy advocacy, skill development and representation at leading global bodies, FFFAI has been a defining force in shaping India’s freight forwarding and logistics ecosystem for over six decades.
Continental Carriers Pvt. Ltd. – Leading Logistics Service Provider
Continental Carriers is recognized as a Leading Logistics Service Provider for its 65+ year legacy in end-to-end supply chain management. With multimodal freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, domestic distribution and India’s first RA-3 Air Freight Station, it continues to deliver trusted, future-ready logistics solutions.
Mumbai Cargo Service Center Cold Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd – Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Cold Chain
Cargo Service Center Cold Chain Solutions is recognized as the Best Air Cargo Terminal Operator – Cold Chain for its specialized cool-chain handling, airport cargo expertise and temperature-sensitive logistics support. With certified operations and strong terminal capabilities, it enables safe, compliant and reliable movement of perishables and pharma cargo.
Galaxy Freight Pvt. Ltd. – Best Time Critical Cargo Agent
Galaxy Freight is recognized as the Best Time Critical Cargo Agent for its rapid NFO, on-board courier and charter solutions. Backed by real-time tracking, air cargo expertise and responsive coordination, the company enables urgent shipments to move with speed, care and reliability when every second counts.
Cargo Marketing International Pvt. Ltd. – Most Promising Logistics Service Provider
Cargo Marketing is recognized as the Most Promising Logistics Service Provider for its customized, reliable and flexible freight solutions. With air, sea and road freight, customs clearance, warehousing and door-to-door services, the company continues to deliver quality-led global supply chain support.
Dangerous Goods Management India Pvt. Ltd. – Excellence in Dangerous Goods Safety & Training
Dangerous Goods Management India is recognised for Excellence in Dangerous Goods Safety & Training for its specialised DGR training across air, sea and road modes; practical compliance-led programmes; and commitment to building safer, more competent logistics professionals in hazardous cargo handling.
Softlink Global Pvt. Ltd. – Freight Technology Platform of the Year
Softlink Global is the digital backbone of freight and logistics, powering over 4,500 logistics and freight companies across more than 50 countries. The company’s flagship platform Logi-Sys is a cloud-based integrated ERP built exclusively for the freight forwarding and logistics industry, managing air, ocean and multimodal freight, customs clearance, warehouse operations and compliance in a unified environment. With Live Impex powering 80% of customs filings in India via ICEGATE, Softlink continues to define the standard for freight technology on a global scale.
V-Trans India Pvt Ltd – Excellence in Integrated Logistics Service Provider
Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders is recognised for Excellence in Logistics Education and Certification for advancing industry-ready talent through structured diploma and certificate programs in shipping, logistics and freight forwarding, helping strengthen professional capability and future leadership for the logistics sector.
India International Cargo Show (IICS)– India’s Premier Multimodal Cargo & Logistics Exhibition
The India International Cargo Show is India’s only platform bringing the entire cargo and logistics fraternity under one roof, spanning air, ocean, road, warehousing, cold chain and logistics technology. With 200+ exhibitors, 18,000+ trade visitors and a sprawling exhibition footprint, IICS has established itself as the definitive gathering for India’s cargo and logistics community, driving collaboration, innovation and business across every mode of freight.
Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders – Excellence in Logistics Education and Certification
Indian Institute of Freight Forwarders is recognised for Excellence in Logistics Education and Certification for advancing industry-ready talent through diploma and certificate programmes in shipping, logistics and freight forwarding, including IIFF-FIATA and FFFAI-IIM offerings that strengthen professional capability.
Coign Consulting – Excellence in Retail Distribution Centre Design
Coign Consulting is recognised for Excellence in Retail Distribution Centre Design for its data-driven warehouse and intralogistics design expertise. Through optimised layouts, process flows, automation planning and WMS-aligned solutions, it helps retail businesses build scalable, efficient and future-ready distribution centres.
Continental Carriers Pvt. Ltd. – Excellence in Aviation & Defence Logistics
Continental Carriers is recognized for Excellence in Aviation & Defence Logistics for its proven expertise in secure, time-sensitive and compliance-led cargo movement. With strong air freight capabilities, customs brokerage, warehousing and specialized handling, the company supports critical logistics with reliability, precision and trust.
Kale Logistics Solutions – Best Next-Gen Cargo Community System Provider
Kale Logistics is recognized as the Best Next-Gen Cargo Community System Provider for its AI-enabled, cloud-based platforms that digitally connect cargo stakeholders. By reducing paperwork, improving visibility and enabling seamless collaboration, it is shaping smarter, faster and more transparent air, port and multimodal logistics ecosystems.
Khimji Poonja Freight Forwarders Pvt. Ltd. – Logistics Legacy: 100+ Years of Reliability
Khimji Poonja is honoured with Logistics Legacy: 100+ Years of Reliability for a remarkable journey rooted in trust since 1922. With proven expertise in freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and allied logistics, the company stands as a legacy brand built on consistency, customer confidence and dependable service.
Advocate Yash Ayya – Excellence in Maritime & Shipping Legal Services
Yash Ayya is a legal practitioner specialising in maritime and shipping law, bringing focused expertise to one of India’s most complex and evolving areas of legal practice. His work spans the intersection of admiralty law, cargo disputes, shipping documentation and international trade compliance, contributing to the legal framework that underpins India’s growing maritime and logistics sector.
Supply Chain Leadership Awards
The Supply Chain Leadership Awards recognised professionals who have driven transformation across procurement, digitalisation, sustainability, planning, and execution. Notable awardees included:
Mr. Kartik Mewada, Senior Program Manager – Last Mile, Blinkit – Excellence in Supply Chain Strategy
Kartik Mewada is a dynamic operations and supply chain leader at Blinkit, one of India’s fastest-growing quick commerce platforms. Driving last-mile strategy and hyperlocal supply chain execution, he has been at the forefront of scaling dark store operations, optimising last-mile delivery and building high-density urban distribution networks. His work in quick commerce reflects a sharp understanding of speed, precision and operational scalability at a time when India’s on-demand economy is rewriting the rules of supply chain strategy.
Mr. Chandrashekhar Jana, Head – Planning and Distribution, Universal NutriScience Pvt. Ltd. – Operational Excellence in Supply Chain
Chandrashekhar Jana, Head of Planning and Distribution at Universal NutriScience, leads demand and supply planning, distribution, logistics and CFA operations. With a background spanning Piramal Group and Unilever, he brings deep expertise in S&OP, modern trade and e-commerce operations across the nutraceutical sector.
Mr. Ronit Verma, Head of Supply Chain, Storia Foods & Beverages – Excellence in F&B Supply Chain
Ronit Verma, Head of Supply Chain Management at Storia Foods & Beverages, has built a strong reputation for driving supply chain resilience and operational excellence in the fast-growing F&B sector. With a background spanning Red Bull, L’Oréal and Samsung, he brings cross-industry expertise in distribution, planning, imports and logistics to one of India’s emerging beverage brands. His ability to build robust supply chain frameworks for high-growth consumer businesses makes him a standout leader in India’s F&B supply chain landscape.
Mr. Vijay Nagriya, VP- Supply Chain & Organised Retail, Epigamia – Excellence in Retail SCM
Vijay Nagriya, VP – Supply Chain & Organised Retail at Epigamia, is recognised for Excellence in Retail SCM. His leadership in retail supply chain execution, demand alignment, and agile distribution has helped strengthen product availability, operational efficiency, and service reliability across modern retail channels.
Ms. Ashu Gupta, Vice President Supply Chain Management, Koye Pharmaceuticals Ltd. – Women Leader in Supply Chain
Ashu Gupta, Vice President – Supply Chain Management at Koye Pharmaceuticals Ltd., is recognized as a Women Leader in Supply Chain. Her leadership reflects strong supply chain governance, operational agility, and cross-functional execution, enabling resilience, efficiency, and value creation in the pharmaceutical supply chain ecosystem.
Mr. Chandan Gupta, Director – SCM, Estée Lauder – Excellence in Strategic Supply Chain Leadership
Chandan Gupta, Director – SCM at Estée Lauder, is honoured for Excellence in Strategic Supply Chain Leadership. His strategic approach to supply chain planning, operational agility, and stakeholder alignment have strengthened business resilience, improved efficiency, and enabled value-led growth across the supply chain ecosystem.
Mr. Ravi Paliwal, Chief Executive Officer- Ash, Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business – Excellence in End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership
Ravi Paliwal, Chief Executive Officer – Ash at Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business, is recognized for Excellence in End-to-End Supply Chain Leadership. His leadership reflects strategic oversight, operational discipline, and value-focused execution across complex supply chain ecosystems, enabling efficiency, resilience, and sustainable business impact.
Mr. Abhishek Raghuvanshi, Director- Supply Chain, Owens Corning- Modern Supply Chain Practices
Abhishek Raghuvanshi is a senior supply chain leader with 23 years of diversified experience across private and public sectors. Most recently Director Supply Chain at Owens Corning, he specialises in planning, logistics, customer service, trade compliance, and building resilient operations across large and complex organisational environments.
Mr. Yogesh Mehta, Adviser- Logistics, UltraTech Cement – Leadership in Modern Supply Chain Practices
Yogesh Mehta is a dedicated and innovative professional currently serving as Advisor at UltraTech Cement. Known for strong target orientation, fast adaptability, and firm belief in team spirit, he brings a self-driven approach to leadership with a constant focus on innovation, technological advancement, and operational excellence.
As the ceremony concluded, the CargoNXT team was applauded for curating a platform that goes beyond recognition: creating a shared space for inspiration, celebration, and industry connection.
The CargoNXT Recognitions 2026 – West India Edition stood as a powerful reaffirmation of CargoNXT’s unwavering commitment to celebrating the visionaries, organisations, and unsung champions who consistently drive India’s logistics and supply chain ecosystem forward, embodying the spirit of the summit’s defining theme, “Powering the Next Wave of Viksit Bharat: Elevate, Connect & Collaborate.”
