FedEx Leaders highlight India’s Logistics Transformation and Data-Driven Trade Outlook in Year-End Reflections

MUMBAI: As India’s logistics and trade ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation, senior leadership at FedEx has underscored the country’s growing role in global supply chains, driven by infrastructure integration, air cargo growth, and technology-led execution.

Reflecting on the year gone by, Ms. Kami Viswanathan, President – Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa (MEISA), FedEx, said India is witnessing a structural shift in its logistics landscape, supported by integrated infrastructure planning and faster execution across multimodal networks. Initiatives such as PM GatiShakti, she noted, are strengthening supply-chain resilience and improving efficiency at scale, even as global uncertainty persists.

She highlighted sustained growth in air cargo volumes, particularly from high-value sectors such as pharmaceuticals, electronics and engineering goods, as a clear indicator of continued confidence in India’s position as a manufacturing and export hub. Reiterating FedEx’s long-term commitment to the Indian market, Viswanathan said the company will continue to invest in strengthening its network and operational capabilities to help Indian businesses integrate seamlessly into global value chains with greater reliability, transparency and speed.

Echoing the theme of transformation, Mr. Nitin Navneet Tatiwala, Vice President – Marketing, Customer Experience and Air Network, MEISA, FedEx, described 2025 as one of the most dynamic years for global trade, shaped by shifting supply chains and ongoing trade negotiations. In such an environment, he said, agility has become critical, requiring businesses to identify emerging patterns early and respond decisively to support customers and growth.

Tatiwala emphasised that FedEx is increasingly leveraging data and advanced technologies across its network to redefine how trade is planned and executed. Data-led and AI-enabled systems, he noted, are enhancing planning, routing, automated handling and end-to-end shipment visibility, thereby strengthening the reliability and resilience of the company’s air network.

Looking ahead to 2026, FedEx leadership affirmed that continued investments in technology and network capabilities will remain central to simplifying cross-border trade, strengthening supply-chain resilience and enabling businesses to navigate global uncertainty with greater confidence.