The Brihanmumbai Customs Brokers’ Association (BCBA) successfully hosted the second edition of the India Logistics Conclave 2026 at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, bringing together more than 550 delegates from the customs, ports, shipping, trade and logistics sectors. Held under the theme “One Fraternity, One Vision — Logistics Driving India Towards Viksit Bharat,” the conclave served as a platform for policymakers, industry leaders and logistics professionals to discuss India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The event commenced with the inauguration of the CBIC Pavilion, followed by the inaugural session where Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC), delivered a virtual welcome address outlining CBIC’s vision for a technology-driven, trust-based customs administration.
The inaugural session featured prominent dignitaries, including Shri Yogendra Garg, Member (Customs), CBIC; Shri Anupam Prakash, Joint Secretary, Customs; Shri Sushil Mansing Khopde, Additional Director General of Shipping; Shri Sunil Jain, Director General of Valuation; Capt. BVJK Sharma, CEO of Navi Mumbai International Airport; Capt. Deepak Tiwari, Managing Director of MSC India and Chairman of CSLA; Shri Om Hisaria of Reliance Industries; and Mukesh Oza, Group President & CEO of Samsara Group. They were joined by BCBA President Sanjeev Harale and Senior Vice President Paresh Thakkar.
Addressing the gathering, Paresh Thakkar said the conclave had evolved into an influential platform where the customs brokerage fraternity could actively contribute to national logistics and trade discussions.
The conclave featured four key business sessions focusing on India’s logistics transformation.
The first session, “India 2030, 2035, 2047 — A Roadmap for Viksit Bharat,” examined the country’s long-term economic and trade aspirations. The discussion brought together government officials, economists and industry leaders to explore strategies for sustainable growth and competitiveness.
The second session, “Building India’s Digital Spine — Customs & Trade,” focused on digitalisation, trade facilitation and customs modernisation. Panellists discussed the role of technology in enhancing efficiency across India’s trade ecosystem.
Speaking during the event, Dushyant Mulani, Immediate Past President of BCBA, highlighted the growing importance of customs brokers in India’s EXIM logistics sector and stressed the need for stronger collaboration between government and trade stakeholders to accelerate trade facilitation reforms.
The third session, “Geopolitics and the New Geometry of Trade,” explored how shifting global trade patterns, geopolitical developments and supply chain realignments are reshaping international commerce and India’s position within it.
The final session, “Policy and Infrastructure — Building India’s Futuristic Logistics Ecosystem,” examined the role of infrastructure development, logistics policy and multimodal connectivity in strengthening India’s supply chains and trade competitiveness.
The conclave concluded with a valedictory session titled “Logisticians — Building a Better India,” featuring Dhimant Parekh, Founder and CEO of The Better India, and S. Ramakrishna, Past Chairman of FFFAI. The speakers reflected on leadership, innovation and the critical role of logistics professionals in India’s development journey.
BCBA President Sanjeev Harale said the conclave reaffirmed the role of customs brokers and freight forwarders as key partners in India’s economic growth and logistics transformation. He noted that the participation of senior government officials and industry leaders underscored the increasing recognition of the sector’s contribution to nation-building.
The event was supported by a wide range of industry partners, led by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) as Platinum Sponsor. Other key sponsors included Navi Mumbai International Airport, MPRS Shipping, Softlink Global, Reliance Industries and several logistics and infrastructure companies.
As the second edition concluded, BCBA thanked delegates, speakers, partners and stakeholders for their participation and reiterated its commitment to strengthening industry collaboration and contributing to India’s logistics and trade agenda as the country moves towards its Viksit Bharat goals.
