The July-August 2023 issue of ITLN has stories on Indian e-commerce logistics, air cargo and the country’s logistics competitiveness.

The Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian puts into focus the transformations happening in India’s e-commerce market and its logistics service industry. The industry is shifting gears. But it is no more about growth or scaling up. Quite the opposite. They are scaling down and in search of profitability. Does that mean consolidations? What is the impact on shippers/sellers?

In Spotlight, Jyothi Shankaran opined that the Indian air cargo industry is a rare ray of hope, the hope of growth due to multiple levers - economic growth, increasing EXIM trade and laser focus of global companies on India for supplies as well as demand.

Lakshmi Ajay interviewed Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL)’s Chief Strategy and Development Officer Satyaki Raghunath. The unparalleled story tracks the cargo handling developments at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.

Zinal Dedhia writes about the logistics competitiveness of India in her Industry Report. “Improving connectivity within the country and speeding shipments in and out of India will position the country as a geographically superior transit hub and key layover spot.” she wrote.