XLERATE: Express LCL ocean services and sea-air services as alternative to air cargo
Issue 23
May, 2020
In Focus
While it’s true that for any customer-centric company the biggest reward is the satisfaction of its customers, receiving an award from the industry goes a long way in affirming decisions, appreciating efforts and boosting the determination of the team. Being the most prestigious awards in Indian logistics, MALA has a meticulous process of evaluating the winners, in an unbiased way basis various parameters. After extensive assessment, Allcargo Logistics, global leader in LCL consolidation and one of India’s largest end-to-end, integrated logistics providers was conferred two awards, namely ‘Container Freight Station Operator Of The Year (Pan India)’ and ‘LCL Consolidator Of The Year (Export).
The who’s who of Indian logistics including industry veterans and professionals, policymakers, regulators, and all other stakeholders came together at the 12th Maritime and Logistics Awards (MALA) 2022, presented by Allcargo Logistics and ECU360.
A platform for ideas and knowledge exchange
Being at the forefront of the industry when it comes to powering events that pave the way for vital discussions, deliberations and collaboration within the logistics industry, Allcargo Logistics has had a more than decade-long association with MALA, as its presenting partner.
At MALA 2022, too, leading voices of the logistics industry shared thoughts on key aspects ranging from digitalization to the recently launched National Logistics Policy and PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan, as well as ways to enable the logistics industry to work together and contribute towards achieving India’s aspirations of emerging as a key global manufacturing destination and hub.
Logistics, backed by sustainability
In keeping with its reputation as the authoritative recognition of quality service, best practices and innovation, MALA 2022 saw stalwarts from the industry speak on the importance of sustainability in logistics.
Adarsh Hegde, Joint Managing Director, Allcargo Group, in his address on making logistics more effective and reducing logistics cost, also touched upon the need to focus on green logistics and be conscious about the impact of logistics on the environment.
Recognizing and rewarding excellence
Allcargo Logistics was recognized as the ‘LCL Consolidator Of The Year (Export)’ at MALA 2022. In the year 2021-22 Allcargo witnessed a 47% increase in LCL consolidation (Export) over the previous year – a sure sign of businesses increasingly preferring to work with integrated logistics providers for their global cargo movements. Additionally, Allcargo has also been leading the way in being digital-first with ECU360, its proprietary digital logistics platform that provides instant quotes, quotes for cross-trade, easy access to sailing and departure schedules, tracking and tracing, and more.
The second award, ‘Container Freight Station Operator Of The Year (Pan India)’ recognized Allcargo’s prowess in CFS-ICD operations and offering customers one of India’s widest CFS networks in India with world-class facilities spanning Mumbai (JNPT), Mundra, Chennai, Kolkata, and Dadri. When it comes to the CFS, the icing on the cake is myCFS – a customer-friendly portal that enables contact-less, end-to-end CFS services like export and import document uploads, updates on service requests, advance information to speed up turnaround times, etc., in just a few clicks.
The winning combination of CFS and NVOCC unleashes huge advantages for customers who get a seamless experience from start to finish and are assured of internationally benchmarked best practices which ensure the safety of their cargo.
Conclusion
While nothing can substitute hard work and ingenuity, these awards are a testament to the team’s commitment to always putting their customers first, while moving goods to and from India and across the world.
