The logistical services industry in India has turned from the margins of supply chains to the Center for Discussions on Commerce Competitive Power, Air Cargo capacity, and sustainability. A new report, which works to operate the Indian economy, and link companies and markets, by the Rapid Industry Council (EICI) and KPMG in India, this transformation. The sector grew from $ 3 billion in the fiscal year 17 to 9 billion US dollars in the fiscal year 25, and it is expected to reach 18-22 billion dollars by FY30 solutions.
As for global air cargo, the results indicate that the Indian High Sector can reshape across border flows from time -sensitive commodities, and to place the country as a manufacturing base and a potential transportation center between Asia, Europe and Africa.
From the supportive role to the economic column
The report shows that the sector has now become a main pillar of India’s economy. By the fiscal year 25, it supports 2.8-3 million jobs, and contributes to GST revenues, and $ 650 million in customs revenue. By the fiscal year 30, employment can double to 6.5-7.5 million.
“The Express industry has become a decisive work for the Indian economy, and to link companies and markets to speed and reliability. From supporting leadership for vaccination during the epidemic to enabling e -commerce and export, our sector has shown light movement, flexibility and innovation,” said Vigay Kumar, CEO of EICI.
For air cargo professionals, these numbers indicate a high demand for the relegation capacity, the treated facilities for airports, and the strongest consensus with customs authorities and borders.
Local hegemony, international expansion
The local Express currently constitutes 70 percent of the market (6.3-6.5 billion US dollars), many of which are led on the surface due to geography in India and improved road networks in the shadow of the Bahrata Barrijana.
International Express expands with a 30 percent market share, faster. In the 24th year, I dealt with 19.5 million shipments of 152,300 tons, and an increase of 18 percent annually between the 21st and FY24 fiscal year. The request is provided with the export of “Made-in-Endia”-Auto components, textiles, home furnishings, and electronics-which require a specific time delivery. For air freight operators, this means more use of long -term corridors to Europe and North America, and new opportunities to enhance the role of India as a regional center.
Politics and infrastructure priorities
The costs of logistics in India about 14 percent of GDP, compared to 8-10 percent in advanced economies, restricting competitiveness. National logistical policy (NLP) and the Gati Shakti aims to reduce this through digitization, multimedia integration, and infrastructure upgrades.
As for air charging, two priorities emerge:
Border efficiency – fast logistical services are very sensitive to customs delay. Digital clearance, which can be predicted-profitable treatment, coordinated risk management, and border operations around the week throughout the week-will be a key if India wants to pick up the flows that were now directed via Dubai, Singapore or Hong Kong.
Hub’s ambition – with new airports like Navi Mumbai and expansion in Bangaluru and Delhi, India can become a regional center. However, this requires slave trucking repairs, unified transportation rules, and allocating competitive shipping holes.
“Enhancing efficiency through digitization and automation, while exploring strategic growth opportunities such as India’s position as a transition center, will increase this sector,” said Gersion Nair, a KPMG partner in India.
Technology and sustainability pressures
The adoption of technology is the reshaping of fast logistics services. The operator publishes Blockchain for vision, artificial intelligence to plan the order, and automate to deal with it. These efforts are in line with global digitization engines such as IATA and E-AWB record.
Sustainability is a tougher challenge. Airlines represent 2.5 percent of CO₂ global emissions, with an impartially high charging. Rapid players adopt electric fleets for the first and last delivery, but long -term air cargo depends on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the renovation of the fleet.
“With the efficiency of monotheism, technology setting new standards, and multimedia infrastructure that paves the way for sustainable delivery, the sector redefines speed, reliability and size,” KPMG.
The report calls for “sustainable operation expectations”, which reflects organizational and market pressure. Multinational companies and global e -commerce platforms increasingly included emissions in purchases. With the expectation that e -commerce will grow by more than 15 percent until 2030 (WorldADACD), the sustainability measures will make up the competitiveness.
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