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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the talking point across the Logistics spectrum. Be it Air or Maritime, the Logistics industry was held back by rigid processes. Anyhow, in the recent past, the dynamics began to change.

At present the Airlines in India do not get the shipment data electronically from the forwarder, since most of the forwarders do not have the capability for creating and transmitting the shipment data electronically.

Customs Brokers are among the most critical entities in the Logistics ecosystem as they look after the customs clearance process. Amidst increasing trade volumes, regulatory compliance has emerged as one of the key challenges for logistics players worldwide.

Technology intervention has been the point of discussion since the pandemic in the Logistics industry worldwide. While in some regions or Airports/Ports, the intervention is holistic involving all stakeholders, in some it is limited to a specific terminal or stakeholder.

Hesitancy to digitize operations among the Logistics industry stakeholders is often due to the cost of digitisation and the implementation cycle. On the other hand, several Airport and Port ecosystems are already utilizing digital solutions but are not willing to upgrade to new features or to use new software.

Cybersecurity is the second most increasing cause of concern for the Logistics industry. It is noted that around 40 per cent of Logistics companies globally have important questions about data privacy and security.

Hesitancy to digitize operations among the Logistics industry stakeholders is often due to the cost of digitisation and the implementation cycle. On the other hand, several Airport and Port ecosystems are already utilizing digital solutions but are not willing to upgrade to new features or to use new software.

UPLIFT, a pioneering initiative by Kale Logistics Solutions and ACAAI offers seamless data migration for the stakeholders and nearly 15,000 stakeholders have benefitted out of this.

Nearly 8000 tonnes of paper are consumed by one leading ground handler every year to move Cargo. This is equivalent to chopping off 160,000 trees year after year. Ironically, this many tonnes of paper is consumed only for processing Air Waybill and the number can be even higher for other documents.

Freight Forwarders today need a scalable and reliable technology solutions that offer enterprise-wide business functionality to handle multi-modal operations and security combined with an affordable cost of ownership.

Import General Manifest is a mandatory document in cross-border trade, and this is to be submitted by the Carrier at the destination Airport. And the catch is that it has to be submitted 24 hours prior to the arrival of Cargo at the destination.

Freight and Shipping Logistics comprises of highly fragmented Logistics processes. Multiple levels of stakeholder intervention are inevitable. Operations are often constrained by abundance of paperwork and redundant operating procedures.

UPLIFT, a pioneering initiative by Kale Logistics Solutions and ACAAI offers seamless data migration for the stakeholders and nearly 15,000 stakeholders have benefitted out of this.

With ensuring carbon neutrality and achieving 100 per cent paperless trade as the main objective, the Logistics industry is looking at digitization as the way ahead.

To unlock the complete potential of any cargo community system it is imperative to extend services that support trade facilitation and ease of doing business. Community platforms and enterprise solutions that are capable of streamlining, controlling, and driving systematic trade are imperative for the growth and development of the logistics domain.

The exchange of information between stakeholders in Logistics is often sluggish because of the industry's complex nature. Cargo theft, delays, and other challenges occur only due to this gap in communication between stakeholders.

The Logistics industry has traditionally been sticking to manual operations, which caused highly disjointed functioning and a siloed infrastructure. This led to longer dwell time, high cost on data handling and lack of communication between stakeholders that further led to data inaccuracy.

The air cargo industry has witnessed creation of many Airline-forwarder-handler coalitions globally. Usually led by Airlines, these groups have attempted to streamline cargo movement by introducing a Logistics Single Window System which are essentially shipment booking & tracking platforms.

UPLIFT, a pioneering initiative by Kale Logistics Solutions and ACAAI offers seamless data migration for the stakeholders and nearly 15,000 stakeholders have benefitted out of this.

Truck congestion is a major challenge for Airports in Asia Pacific region and especially in India. This is often a reflection of the existing inefficiencies present as a result of poor coordination and infrastructure.