NEW DELHI CONFERENCE AGENDA 2026

Strengthening Export Cargo Movement from Inland Terminals to Ports and International Markets

India’s export competitiveness is fundamentally shaped by how efficiently cargo moves from inland production centres to global markets. With growing manufacturing and export volumes, the pressure on inland terminals and supporting infrastructure is intensifying. Congestion, delays and weak coordination between inland terminals / rail / ports are making cargo movement slow and unpredictable. This session will examine how inland infrastructure, port connectivity and policy execution must align to enable seamless export cargo flow. The discussion will focus on improving operational efficiency at ICDs, strengthening coordination across stakeholders and ensuring that infrastructure investments translate into measurable performance outcomes. The panel will also explore what it will take for India to move beyond infrastructure expansion and position itself as a reliable and competitive maritime hub in the global ocean cargo ecosystem.

Jitendra Srivastava

Chief Executive Officer

Triton Logistics & Maritime

Ravi P. Chaturvedi

Executive Director - Delhi

Container Corporation of India

Kumar Pulkeshin

Head of Rail and Inland Terminals

J M Baxi Group

Sasi Nair

Senior Area General Manager North India

CMA CGM Agencies (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Ravindra Dhing

Chief Supply Chain Officer

Tega Industries

Rajiv Ganju

Sr Vice President Global Supply Chain

Luminous Power Technologies

Mayur Chhabra

Head of Supply Chain

JK Cement

Leveraging 3PL Logistics Networks to Improve Cost and Delivery Performance

Domestic logistics networks are critical to India’s supply chain efficiency, supporting the movement of goods across manufacturing hubs, distribution centres and consumption markets. Despite the growing role of 3PLs, domestic logistics costs remain high and delivery performance continues to vary across regions. For manufacturers and FMCG companies, this directly affects inventory planning, order fulfilment and customer service levels. This session will examine how 3PL led domestic logistics networks are delivering measurable improvements in cost efficiency and delivery performance. The panel will evaluate what it takes for 3PLs to build scalable and reliable domestic networks and what manufacturers should expect from logistics partners in terms of performance, accountability and cost optimisation.

Bharat Bhushan Rathi

Head IBP & Supply Chain COE

JK Organisation

Ravinder Singh Rathore

Country Manager

UPS SCS India

Ajay Sharma

President - Supply Chain Management

Usha International

Kapil Kapoor

Head SCM

Merino Group

Mahesh Gupta

Head of Supply Chain Management

DS Group

Kamaljeet Singh

Assistant Vice President

Jakson Solar

Express Logistics in Disrupted Times: Enabling Faster Inventory Replenishment & Agile Distribution for Business Growth

In an increasingly volatile business environment, disruption has become a constant rather than an exception. The ability to respond quickly through faster inventory replenishment and agile distribution networks is now critical to sustaining business growth, with express logistics emerging as a key enabler in this shift. Businesses today require faster and more agile distribution networks to respond to changing market demands. At the same time, cross-border express logistics is becoming increasingly important for enabling faster international shipments and supporting export-driven supply chains. This session will examine how collaboration between businesses and logistics providers can build more resilient, agile and responsive supply chains in an increasingly dynamic trade environment. 

Dipanjan Banerjee

Chief Commercial Officer

Blue Dart

Gautam Kapoor

Chief Operating Officer

Shiprocket

Fardeen Malbarwala

Director

Galaxy Freight

Animesh Gupta

Vice President - Procurement

Varun Beverages Ltd

Bhupendra Kumar

Head of Logistics & Commercial - Flexible Packaging Business

UFLEX Limited

Tejas Mehta

Head Logistics and Marketing Support Services

Reliance Life Sciences

Vikas Goyal

Head of Supply Chain Management

Fortis Healthcare

India’s Warehousing Expansion Delivering Real Supply Chain Efficiency

India’s warehousing sector has witnessed rapid expansion over the past decade and the rise of Grade A warehouses, large scale distribution centres and 3PL led networks has significantly increased storage capacity across key logistics corridors. For manufacturers and logistics providers, warehousing is about enabling faster distribution, optimising inventory and improving order fulfilment. This session will examine how India’s warehousing growth is aligned with actual supply chain performance outcomes. Discussions will focus on network strategy, warehouse utilisation, automation, integration with transportation and the evolving role of 3PL operators in managing distribution networks. Let’s move from capacity expansion to performance driven warehousing that deliver speed, cost efficiency and scalability.

Akshay Grover

Senior Director

Cushman & Wakefield

Rohini Pathi

National Head – Business Development

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks

Amritpal Singh

Managing Director

Protiviti

Shonik Goyal

President & Head – Supply Chain Management

Sheela Foam

Mohit Jauhari

Head SCM

Shriram Pistons & Rings

Kartik Shah

Regional Manager APAC - Logistics

Sennheiser Electronics

Amit Rai

Head - Warehousing and Transportation

Amway

Exclusive Knowledge Session Hosted by Warehousing Association of India (WAI)

Driving the Future: Logistics Intelligence, Infrastructure Standards, Gender Inclusivity and Workforce Excellence

As India’s logistics landscape undergoes a radical transformation, the integration of advanced intelligence and standardized infrastructure becomes paramount. This comprehensive session, hosted by WAI, focuses on the convergence of technology, policy and human capital to create a world-class logistics ecosystem.

Guest of Honour

Dr. Surendra Ahirwar

IRTS

ED, Traffic Commercial (Rates)

Beyond Connectivity: Mastering AI-Integrated Logistics Intelligence

Exploring the shift from reactive to proactive supply chains, this segment examines how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are optimizing route planning, predictive maintenance, and demand forecasting to eliminate operational silos.

Srinivas KallaKurchi

Founder

Optimon

Manu Raj Bhalla

President

WAI

Logistics 2030: The Human Imperative in a Digital World

Addressing the talent gap in the logistics sector, this segment focuses on modernizing the workforce. Experts will discuss frameworks for training personnel to operate in tech-enabled environments, ensuring the industry’s growth is supported by a future-ready workforce.

Mohit Kapoor

Chair – Projects and Events

WAI

Keku Bomi Gazder

Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer

Aviapro Logistic Services

Dr. Surya Prakash

Associate Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management

GLIM

Vijay Parihar

Director

MJ Warehousing Private Limited

Gopal Mor

ASSOCHAM and Board of Directors

WAI

The Diversity Divident: Real-World Impact of Gender-Diverse Leadership

This segment presents real-world data and case studies demonstrating how inclusive hiring practices lead to improved safety records, higher retention rates, and enhanced problem-solving capabilities. It will highlight the direct correlation between gender-diverse leadership and increased profitability within global supply chain organizations.

Mitali Nikore

Founder

Nikore Associates

Priya Anil Thomas

Founder

Thomas Global Private Limited

Shweta Goela

VP- Corporate Strategy

Safexpress

Anita Juneija

Managing Committee Member

Delhi Customs Brokers Association

Sadhika Kumar

Co- Founder & COO

Lynkit