Auto SCM Summit 2024: Air Cargo’s role in the growth of India’s automotive sector

This engaging panel discussion from the Auto SCM Summit 2024 explores the vital role of air cargo in India's growing automotive sector. Moderated by Roland Weil (Vice President Sales-Cargo, Frankfurt Airport), the conversation features experts Thakur Purushottam Singh (GMR Goa Air Cargo), Hemant Rai (Tiger Logistics), and Huned Gandhi (Dachser) discussing the industry's potential for growth, driven by India's emergence as a reliable manufacturing hub for global supply chains. They highlight the importance of infrastructure development, multimodal transport, and IT innovation in addressing regulatory challenges and volatility in the market.

The discussion delves into air cargo's significance in time-sensitive shipments, such as sample shipments and replacement parts for automotive companies. Panelists share success stories, like Piaggio's experience shipping bikes by air, and emphasise the need for advancements in sustainable fuel, digital processes, and seamless transshipment. As India focuses on localisation and becomes a manufacturing hub, watch now to understand how the ratio of exports to imports is expected to shift, with air cargo playing a crucial role in driving growth.