National Logistics Day: Voices from the stakeholders – Times of India

The world celebrates June 28 as the National Logistics Day. This day is dedidacted to recognise and appreciate the importance and role of the logistics sector in both our national and global economies. Stakeholders from India’s logistics industry highlight the advances and the contribution that the sector has made.
Zaiba Sarang, Co-founder, iThink Logistics
National Logistics Day serves as a reminder of the profound impact of logistics in connecting people, businesses, and communities. As we talk about the significance of National Logistics Day, let us also not forget the Policy which stamped the backbone of the logistics infrastructure, paving the way for streamlined operations, enhanced efficiency, and accelerated growth. This Logistics Day holds even more importance now than ever.
Post the announcement of the policy, India’s logistics infrastructure has shown steady growth. With the objective of a one-stop solution for National logistics, four key actions of NLP, IDS, ULIP, ELOG, and Group for System Improvement were introduced with the integration of the latest technology. By embracing the transformative power of logistics and technology, we can forge a future where logistics becomes the cornerstone of economic progress, fostering global connections and leaving an enduring legacy for future generations.
Sandeep Bansal, Chief Business Officer, Falcon Autotech
On this momentous National Logistics Day, we celebrate the extraordinary growth and potential of warehouse automation in India. With the Indian warehouse automation market projected to reach USD 682.1 million in the next five years, experiencing an impressive CAGR of 26.1%, as per the Mordor Intelligence 2023 report, we stand witness to the transformative impact of automation on our industries. We are very much aligned with the power of automation to revolutionize the logistics landscape, driving efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction to unprecedented heights. Warehouse automation enables companies to optimize their warehouse operations, reduce costs, and deliver faster, more accurate services. Government initiatives to strengthen the industry such as NLP and ONDC are a great move where I also extend my heartfelt appreciation to the government, industry stakeholders, and technology enablers who have embraced warehouse automation and contributed to the industry’s success.
Nishith Rastogi, Founder & CEO of Locus
National Logistics Day plays a crucial role in recognizing the Logistics & Supply Chain industry’s success over the past few years. Thanks to its dedicated workforce, from truck drivers ensuring timely deliveries in all weather conditions to meticulous warehouse workers and strategic supply chain managers for their commendable efforts in ensuring seamless last-mile delivery operations. That said, technological advancements with AI, ML, etc., have positively augmented the productivity in this sector, optimizing routes and reducing delivery times and carbon footprints. However, despite these advances, our recent Last-Mile Maturity Assessment report revealed that only 20% of 3PL & CEP organizations in India claim to have an empowered workforce with sufficient technology for smooth communication and efficiency.
Vineet Agarwal, MD, Transport Corporation of India (TCIL)
Strengthening our ties with our partners & clients in the United States, today we join them in celebrating the U.S National Logistics Day. With the logistics Industry coming to the fore of the Indian growth story, we hope to soon see a Logistics Day in India as well. We should celebrate the incredible efforts of the over 22 million people in India engaged in various Logistics activities. We recognize and appreciate all the dedicated teams in the logistics fraternity who work tirelessly – sometimes even in harsh and adverse conditions, to keep our world moving.