National Logistics Day 2025: Driving India’s Growth with Innovation, Integration and Impact

NEW DELHI : As India celebrates National Logistics Day today on 28th June, it is time to spotlight the critical contributions of logistics companies that serve as the lifeline of the economy—ensuring the seamless movement of goods across regions, sectors, and borders.

In the past year, the logistics industry has witnessed unprecedented strides—powered by government policy reforms, aggressive digitization, technological innovation, and the proactive role of logistics service providers in adapting to the dynamic needs of trade and industry.

Fueling Progress Through Policy: A Year of Bold Government Initiatives

The Government of India has remained steadfast in its commitment to make Indian logistics globally competitive and cost-efficient:

• PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan has enabled faster and coordinated infrastructure development, reducing bottlenecks and ensuring multimodal connectivity.
• The National Logistics Policy (NLP), with its focus on digitisation, standardisation, and skill development, has laid the roadmap for lowering logistics costs and improving service delivery.
• Launch of Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) has enabled real-time visibility, regulatory integration, and simplified digital access for logistics stakeholders.
• Development of Multi-Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs) across key corridors is creating world-class hubs for integrated transport, warehousing, and value-added services.

Embracing Technology: The Digital Transformation of Logistics

In the past year, logistics companies have embraced digital disruption like never before:

• AI and Predictive Analytics are enabling route optimisation, demand forecasting, and improved supply chain visibility.
• IoT and Telematics are helping fleet operators ensure real-time tracking, safety compliance, and efficiency in operations.
• Blockchain is being used for transparent and secure documentation in freight forwarding and cross-border trade.
• Automated Warehousing & Robotics are transforming inventory management and last-mile delivery across urban centres.
• The rise of green logistics, including electric vehicle adoption and carbon-neutral warehousing, reflects the sector’s growing environmental responsibility.

Achievements that Define the Year

• India’s logistics performance improved significantly, with better rankings in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and rising global investor interest.
• Major Indian logistics companies have expanded global footprints, established strategic partnerships, and attracted FDI in warehousing, cold chain, and multimodal operations.
• The industry has seen record freight movement across ports, rail, and air cargo, reflecting strong demand recovery and improved infrastructure efficiency.
• Growth of startups and digital freight platforms has democratised logistics services for MSMEs and enabled tech-led aggregation in trucking, warehousing, and express delivery segments.

The Road Ahead

India’s goal of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub cannot be achieved without a strong, modern, and integrated logistics ecosystem. The synergy between progressive policy, private sector innovation, and public infrastructure development is driving this transformation.

As we celebrate National Logistics Day 2025, we honour the logistics companies, tech innovators, freight operators, and every stakeholder in the value chain who is making India move—smarter, faster, and greener.

Let us continue building a future-ready logistics landscape that not only keeps pace with global standards but sets new benchmarks for the world.