Vipin Shankar
CEO – St John Freight Systems
Conference Overview
Building globally competitive logistics networks for Indian SMEs.
The inaugural edition of Cargo Corridors: Moving SMEs Forward brought together policymakers, SME exporters, logistics leaders, bankers, insurers and government officials to discuss one of India’s most pressing economic priorities: building globally competitive logistics networks.
The conference explored how seamless connectivity across sea, air, road and rail can accelerate exports, strengthen supply chains and improve India’s logistics competitiveness, creating new opportunities for SMEs to access domestic and international markets.
Stronger logistics. Smarter connectivity. Greater global competitiveness.
Who Attended?
The conference was attended by SME founders and business leaders representing the entire export ecosystem.
100+
SME founders and business leaders
Exporters
Businesses connecting Indian products with domestic and international markets.
Logistics Companies
Organisations enabling efficient cargo movement across modes and regions.
Manufacturing Enterprises
Companies strengthening production, distribution and market access.
Multimodal Supply Chain Partners
Specialists connecting sea, air, road and rail infrastructure.
Distinguished Speakers
Leaders from aviation, shipping, logistics, government, insurance and industry shared insights on strengthening India’s cargo ecosystem.
Vijaya Kumar
Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Shipping
P. Manikkavel, IRS
Commissioner, GST & Central Excise
N. Samim Basha
Jt. General Manager (Cargo), Chennai International Airport
Girija Subramanian
CMD, New India Assurance
Dr. Ravi Seshadri
Board Advisor & Insurance Industry Veteran
Dinesh Krishnan K
Chairman, ACAAI (Southern Region)
D. Amalan
GM (C&O), CONCOR
Vipin Shankar
CEO – St John Freight Systems
Vijaya Kumar
Chief Executive Officer, Paramount Shipping
P. Manikkavel, IRS
Commissioner, GST & Central Excise
N. Samim Basha
Jt. General Manager (Cargo), Chennai International Airport
Girija Subramanian
CMD, New India Assurance
Dr. Ravi Seshadri
Board Advisor & Insurance Industry Veteran
Dinesh Krishnan K
Chairman, ACAAI (Southern Region)
D. Amalan
GM (C&O), CONCOR
Conference Focus
Five priorities for building seamless, competitive and future-ready cargo corridors.
Export Competitiveness
Cargo Infrastructure
Multimodal Logistics
Supply Chain Efficiency
Trade Facilitation
Seamless corridors move businesses forward.
Integrated cargo infrastructure can unlock exports, strengthen supply chains and expand opportunities for SMEs.
Glimpses from the Conference
Highlights and memorable moments from the inaugural edition.
