The 50th Annual Convention of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) has officially commenced in Goa, marking the Association’s Golden Jubilee and bringing together prominent voices from India’s air cargo and logistics sector.
The inaugural ceremony began with the traditional ceremonial lamp lighting in the presence of Chief Guest H.E. Shri Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Governor of Goa, along with Shri Shripad Naik, Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy; Shri Mauvin Godinho, Minister for Industries, Trade & Commerce, Transport and other portfolios, Government of Goa; and Shri Bipin Upadhyay, IRS, Commissioner of Customs, Goa.
Mr. Samir J. Shah, President, ACAAI, addressed the gathering, reflecting on the Association’s five-decade journey and outlining the opportunities and priorities emerging for India’s air cargo and logistics ecosystem.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Shri Shripad Naik highlighted the importance of infrastructure, connectivity and sustainable development in supporting India’s economic growth and strengthening the country’s role in global trade.
Shri Mauvin Godinho highlighted Goa’s growing importance in trade, tourism, infrastructure and connectivity, while underscoring the need for stronger government-industry collaboration to create new opportunities and drive economic development.
From the customs perspective, Shri Bipin Upadhyay, IRS, emphasised the importance of efficient processes, trade facilitation and greater coordination among stakeholders to enable smoother cargo movement and support international trade.
India Air Cargo Review 2026 Unveiled
The inaugural session also witnessed the unveiling of Logistics Insider’s “India Air Cargo Review 2026” by the dignitaries on stage. Titled “From Origin Market to Global Hub: Opportunity, Risk & Realignment,” the report was launched in the presence of industry leaders and stakeholders from across the air cargo sector.
Developed with the support of knowledge partners Lynkit XBL and Freightos, the report provides a comprehensive assessment of India’s evolving air cargo landscape. It examines emerging trade flows, market dynamics, freight rate trends, infrastructure developments, and the opportunities and challenges shaping India’s ambition to emerge as a global air cargo hub.
A key highlight of the inaugural ceremony was also the launch of the Golden Jubilee Souvenir, commemorating ACAAI’s 50-year journey and its contribution to India’s air cargo industry.
The 50th ACAAI Convention, themed “Made in India, Moved by India – Building the Logistics Ecosystem for a Trillion-Dollar Trade,” provides a platform for industry leaders, policymakers and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and discuss the opportunities, challenges and priorities shaping India’s logistics landscape.
The Golden Jubilee marks not only five decades of ACAAI’s journey but also the beginning of a new chapter for the Association and the wider industry it represents.
The 50th ACAAI Convention is being held in Goa from September 25–28, 2026.
