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The July 2025 issue of Logistics Insider delves into the transformative shifts reshaping global and domestic supply chains, with a special focus on the air cargo sector and India’s rising prominence. The cover story, “SKYLINE SHIFT,” examines the global reset in air cargo, positioning India and the Asia-Pacific region at its heart.
Cover Story: Asia-Pacific’s Air Cargo Resurgence
Special Feature: India’s Supply Chain Moment
Feature: The Future of Trucking
Exclusive Interviews:
Prakash Gaur, CEO of National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML)
Ram Niwas Nokhwal, Head of Supply Chain at Finolex Cables
Karanjit Singh Wadhwa, Director at Grace Travels and Board Member at ACFI
Other Highlights:
Logistics Mirror
EXIM Vidya
ACFI Annual Conclave 2025
Case Study
Description
The July 2025 issue of Logistics Insider delves into the transformative shifts reshaping global and domestic supply chains, with a special focus on the air cargo sector and India’s rising prominence. The cover story, “SKYLINE SHIFT,” examines the global reset in air cargo, positioning India and the Asia-Pacific region at its heart.
Cover Story: Asia-Pacific’s Air Cargo Resurgence
The magazine’s cover story explores the powerful resurgence in the global air cargo market, which saw an 11.3% growth in demand in 2024. The Asia-Pacific region is leading this revival, with its airlines recording a 14.5% year-on-year growth. The feature investigates the driving forces, including the “China-plus-one” strategy, the boom in cross-border e-commerce, and disruptions in ocean freight. It highlights the emerging roles of India, China, and Vietnam as the new giants of air freight, analyzing their unique strengths in scale, agility, and policy-driven momentum. The story also details how high-value exports like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and perishables are fueling India’s ascent as a strategic air cargo hub.
Special Feature: India’s Supply Chain Moment
This special feature, “India’s Moment: Riding the Wave of Global Supply Chain Realignment,” assesses India’s historic opportunity to become a global manufacturing and logistics powerhouse. As companies like Apple and Samsung diversify away from China, India’s logistics market is projected to hit USD 380 billion by 2025. The article examines India’s strategic advantages, including a young workforce and lower labor costs, massive infrastructure investments under initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, and the transformative impact of technology on efficiency and sustainability. It also addresses persistent challenges such as the workforce skill gap, regulatory hurdles, and the need for greater R&D investment.
Feature: The Future of Trucking
“Fuelling the Shift: Hydrogen Trucks Are Set to Revolutionize Logistics” explores the potential of hydrogen as a clean fuel alternative to decarbonize long-haul freight. The article compares hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with battery-electric trucks, noting hydrogen’s advantages in range and refueling time. It details India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and pilot projects by major players like Tata Motors, Reliance, and Adani Enterprises.
Exclusive Interviews:
Prakash Gaur, CEO of National Highways Logistics Management Ltd. (NHLML): Gaur discusses NHLML’s pivotal role in developing Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) and other key infrastructure under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan to create an integrated logistics ecosystem.
Ram Niwas Nokhwal, Head of Supply Chain at Finolex Cables: Nokhwal shares insights on managing a complex supply chain for a leading manufacturer, emphasizing a data-driven framework to balance speed, cost, and quality standards.
Karanjit Singh Wadhwa, Director at Grace Travels and Board Member at ACFI: Wadhwa reflects on how digitalization and sustainability are reshaping India’s air freight landscape and offers a preview of the upcoming ACFI Annual Conclave 2025, which will focus on collaboration and innovation.
Other Highlights:
Logistics Mirror: An analysis of the June 2025 geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil and LNG, and the subsequent impact on freight costs and supply chain risks for India.
EXIM Vidya: An in-depth look at the “Dual-Use Dilemma,” explaining the challenges of controlling the trade of goods that have both civilian and military applications. The article references a recent FATF report and the Wassenaar Arrangement framework.
ACFI Annual Conclave 2025: A preview of the upcoming conclave themed “Air Cargo Leadership in a Changing World,” which will be held on July 11, 2025, at Taj Palace, New Delhi.
Case Study: A look at how digital freight management platform FreightMango helped a major spice exporter enhance shipment visibility and simplify operations.
