FTCCI
with the support of MSME,
and Govt of India to host an International
Conference on Shipping and Logistics(ICSL) at Novotel, HICC, on 22nd March
in the city. It is a full-day
conference. It will be its second edition.
According to FTCCI, it is a multidisciplinary
Mega-Conference to share innovative ideas in facilitating better logistics
management in the industry.
In an interconnected world where trade and commerce
transcend borders, the role of shipping and logistics has never been more
critical. The conference seeks to delve into the latest advancements,
challenges, and opportunities within these pivotal sectors, paving the way for
insightful discussions and innovative solutions.
The ICSL 2024 will focus on Opportunities and
Constraints in Landlocked States. Landlocked states face specific logistic
constraints, arising from their lack of rational connectivity to gateway ports
to access international markets. This substantially increases the cost of trade
and is a key factor in preventing their effective integration into the global
trading system. The geographical challenges of landlocked states are often
compounded by weak transit-transport infrastructure. However, there have been
some positive developments. As per the
government’s perception survey, the average scores across parameters such as
quality of roads, terminal, cost of logistics and availability of skilled
workforce have improved in Telangana state as compared to 2019.
The
conference will discuss the changing face of Logistics. How will the logistics industry shape in the next
five to ten years? What are the key disruptions facing the industry? Logistics
companies are facing an era of unprecedented change. as digitisation takes hold
and customer expectations evolve. New technologies are enabling greater
efficiency and more collaborative operating models; they’re also reshaping the
industry in ways that are only just beginning to become apparent. New entrants,
whether they be start-ups or the industry’s customers and suppliers, are also
shaking up the sector. The future of logistics will be driven by more diverse
skills. The most challenging and costly last mile of delivery, in particular,
becomes more fragmented, exploiting new technologies like platform and
crowd-sharing solutions.
The
speakers and panellists who are handpicked from across the globe, will share
their expertise, experiences, and research findings, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the
intricate web that underpins the world of shipping and logistics. The
eye-opening deliberations will help MSMEs leverage this information, and
optimise the logistics expense of their company by availing these services
& facilities.
Some
of the topics which will be dealt with during the day-long conference include Case Studies of Logistics Success in Telangana, a
National Master Plan for Multimodal Connectivity, Better management of Customs
facilitation, Cold Chain Infra and Multimodal Logistics Parks, Dealing with
Disruptions, Balancing cost-effectiveness with service delivery, Understanding
the incentives from State & Central government policies, Creating better
access to seaports Leveraging Next-Gen Technologies like AI and BlockChain etc
and others.