Mehrunisha Begum has won the silver medal for India in Logistics and Freight Forwarding at the 48th WorldSkills Competition, held in Shanghai, China, from 22 to 27 September 2026. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for India’s logistics skills ecosystem and underscores the potential of young Indian professionals to compete at international standards.
Representing India against competitors from across the world, Begum demonstrated her expertise in international logistics operations, freight forwarding, documentation, transportation planning, commercial decision-making and customer management.
A BBA graduate in Logistics from Begumpet Degree College, Hyderabad, Begum currently works with Cargomen Logistics India Pvt. Ltd., where she handles the Thermo Fisher Scientific account. Her professional experience has provided her with practical exposure to international freight management, customer coordination and logistics documentation.
Her journey to the international competition involved intensive preparation under the guidance of Kamal Jain and the training team. The programme covered key areas of freight forwarding, including air and ocean cargo, multimodal transportation, freight calculations, Incoterms, customs procedures, dangerous goods, documentation and customer communication.
The Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) played a key role in her preparation, providing training and institutional support throughout her WorldSkills journey.
The 48th WorldSkills Competition brought together approximately 1,400 young professionals from nearly 70 countries and regions, competing across 64 skill categories spanning manufacturing, technology, services, transportation, construction and logistics. The competition provides a global platform for participants to demonstrate their technical expertise and benchmark their capabilities against international occupational standards.
Logistics and Freight Forwarding is a critical skill category, reflecting the growing importance of specialised expertise in international trade and global supply chains. Participants are evaluated on their ability to plan freight movements, manage transportation networks, ensure documentation accuracy, comply with customs regulations, calculate costs and resolve operational challenges.
Begum’s achievement also highlights the role of India’s vocational training ecosystem in developing globally competitive talent. The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, through the Skill India initiative, has been promoting industry-aligned vocational education and professional training. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) coordinates India’s participation in WorldSkills and supports the development of the country’s skills competition ecosystem through initiatives such as IndiaSkills.
Her journey, from studying logistics in Hyderabad to gaining industry experience and securing international recognition, underscores the value of combining formal education, practical exposure and structured skills training.
The silver medal is a notable achievement for India’s logistics sector, demonstrating the growing opportunities for young professionals in freight forwarding and supply chain management, while bringing international recognition to India’s logistics skills development ecosystem.
