Game-changing insights from Business Session 3 at CargoNXT 3rd edition – Western India
As part of its third edition, the CargoNXT Conference & Recognitions – Western India hosted a compelling Business Session 3 under the theme “The Future of Freight Forwarding: Embracing Change, Driving Innovation.” Held in Mumbai on April 25, the session brought together key industry leaders and experts to explore forward-looking strategies essential for driving India’s global trade ecosystem.
Moderated by Shantanu Bhadkamkar, Managing Director of ATC Global Logistics, the session offered a deep dive into transformative topics shaping the freight forwarding landscape. Discussions focused on:
- Adapting to evolving customer demands and dynamic market trends
- Leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency
- Driving sustainability in forwarding operations
- Digital transformation through AI, IoT, and automation
- Developing workforce skills for a tech-enabled future
- Delivering value-added, customer-centric services
- Navigating global trade dynamics and regulatory shifts
The panel featured an accomplished lineup of speakers who shared diverse and practical perspectives:
- Anirban Sanyal, Head – Supply Chain & National Logistics, Century Plyboards (I) Limited, emphasised customer-orientated strategies and agile supply chain models.
- Parvinder Singh, Managing Director, Hans Infomatic, spoke on integrated digital solutions enabling smarter logistics workflows.
- Animesh Gupta, Decision Scientist – Strategic SCM and Ex-President & Group CLO, Jindal Steel & Power, provided strategic insights on leveraging data and innovation to build resilient freight systems.
- Rahim Bhimani, Sr. Vice President – Air Cargo Practice, Kale Logistics Solutions, discussed the digitisation of air cargo and the importance of cross-industry collaboration.
- Vinay Koka, Head – Sales & Partnerships, ODeX India Solutions, highlighted the power of automation in simplifying documentation and trade compliance.
The dialogue underscored a collective vision to make freight forwarding not only technologically robust but also aligned with sustainability, skill development, and customer value. The session was well-received by industry stakeholders and set the tone for actionable strategies that are crucial for India’s logistics sector to stay competitive on the global stage.
With each edition, CargoNXT continues to serve as a transformative platform, spotlighting innovation, collaboration, and policy alignment in the logistics and supply chain ecosystem.
