‘Multi-Modal Logistics – A Game Changer for State of Goa’
1000 Hrs: Saturday, 24 October 2020: Webex
The Sixth Edition of CII Goa Conference on Logistics is scheduled on Saturday, 24 October 2020 at 1000Hrs. The main objective of the Conference is to deliberate on issues relating to measures required for promoting multimodal logistics in the state. The main focus areas that will be discussed during the conference will be as under;
- Development of Air-Cargo in the state – Despite this Dabolim has been improving its cargo facilities and capabilities, and efforts are on to attract more cargo flights to Dabolim. Goa has good potential to develop exports of perishable food items as well as cut-flowers. For this to develop modern air cargo facilities and regular flights to the main international destinations are required. The current period of severely reduced passenger traffic is leading all airlines to focus on air cargo and it is expected that this will lead to a permanent improvement in air cargo services worldwide.
- Multi-Modal Logistics Park in Goa – Another game-changer for Goa will be the enhancement of the Multi-Modal Logistics Park at Balli in South Goa on Konkan Railway land operated by CONCOR from handing only domestic cargo to also handling export and import containers and thus becoming a fully-fledged ICD or Inland Container Depot.
- Blue Economy – Integration of Water-based Economy including River, Inland Water Body and Ocean Economy development with the principles of social inclusion, environmental sustainability and innovative, dynamic business models. The focus for this session would be the first of its kind on the Konkan Maritime Cluster currently being set up at Verna, Goa.
With India gaining preference over China post-COVID-19, there is a strong prospect of Goa emerging as a logistics hub of India, by pooling the “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar” campaign. Logistics is the backbone of the economy, providing an efficient, cost-effective flow of goods on which other commercial sectors depend. Logistics has become one of the most important parts of the business economic system and is a major global economic activity.
The Logistics industry in India is evolving rapidly and becoming more competitive in terms of its offering to the customers and how it would help to reduce their logistics costs and provide effective services. The State Government will have to holistically plan the development for the coming decades and indicate which lands could be utilised for different sectors like manufacturing, technology, tourism, education, entertainment, food and agriculture, logistics, etc. Apart from this, the Government along with all stakeholders will have to have a design-led strategy and welcome units that have very good capability and capacity to deliver.
Following will be the eminent speakers at Sixth Edition of CII Goa Conference on Logistics that would be conducted Virtually over Webex
- Dr Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa
- Mr Suresh Prabhu, India’s Sherpa G20 & G7 Summit & Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), Government of India
- Mr Dilip Kumar Gupta, Managing Director & Director Projects, Sagarmala Development Company Ltd
- Mr Shrinivas V Dempo, Past Chairman, CII WR & Chairman, Dempo Shipbuilding &EnggPvt. Ltd.
- Mr Blaise Costabir, Chairman, CII Goa State Council & Managing Director, GMI Zarhak Moulders Pvt. Ltd.
- Mr Sanjay Kumar Gangwar, Member (Technical), Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
- Mr Gagan Malik, Airport Director, Goa International Airport, Airports Authority of India
- Mr R V Sheshan, Chief Executive Officer, GMR Goa International Airport Ltd.
- Mr Manzoom Shaikh, President, Goa Air Cargo Association &Vice President Capricorn Logistics
- Dr Pramod Sant, Vice President, Siemens Ltd.
- Mr Atul Rane, Chief General Manager, Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR)
- Mr Joseph George, General Manager, (Strategic Planning & Business Development) Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd.
- Mr A Selvakumar, Director (Hyd. &Vig.), Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
- Mr Anthony Gaskell, Convener, CII Goa Logistics Panel & Director, Sentrans Shipping Private Limited
- Mr Atul Jadhav, Vice Chairman, CII Goa State Council & Managing Director, New Era Shipping Private Limited
- Mr Rajasekhara Reddy, Vice President – Global Demand Planning & Logistics, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Capt Premlal Sirsaikar, Deputy Captain of Ports, Govt of Goa
- Mr Aditya Suklikar, President, ICC Shipping Association
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