‘Speed up reforms to emerge as transshipment hub’

India has an opportunity to position itself as a major global cargo transshipment hub, said Arun Kumar, VP, Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI). However, industry leaders highlight that realising this potential will require faster regulatory reforms, simplified customs, security procedures, and seamless cargo transfers. A strong transshipment ecosystem could attract more airline capacity, improve connectivity, and offer Indian exporters and importers greater routing options, frequency, and competitive freight rates. Action is crucial as competing hubs continue to strengthen their positions, he added.

Pallak Kashyap is a reporter at CargoTalk, specialising in aviation and logistics. He covers the air cargo sector through news stories, interviews and on-ground reporting, with a clear focus on supply chains, operational trends and industry developments. His work aims to break down complex logistics narratives into practical, easy-to-understand insights for the trade. Beyond reporting, he closely follows evolving business trends and the forces shaping the future of global logistics.

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