The Future of Air Cargo: Technology, Scale & India’s Global Ambition | Avinash Razdan

Podcast at ACFI World Conclave 2026 An initiative by Air Cargo Forum India in Strategic Partnership with Logistics Shakti In this insightful conversation, Mr. Avinash Razdan, Hon. Treasurer, ACFI & Group CEO, CSC Group, shares his perspective on the rapid growth of India’s air cargo ecosystem, the opportunities ahead for airport and cargo terminal operators, and the technology and infrastructure required to make Indian air cargo more competitive globally. The conversation explores how India's economic growth, expanding manufacturing base, increasing aircraft capacity and improving connectivity are creating significant opportunities for the country's airports and cargo ecosystem. Key highlights include: ✈️ India’s growing air cargo volumes and airport opportunity 📦 Expanding airline capacity and its impact on cargo growth 🔍 Improving cargo visibility and transparency ⚡ Making cargo faster, more predictable and efficient 💻 Digitalisation as a driver of operational efficiency 🤖 The role of automation and AI in next-generation cargo terminals 🔄 Connecting the physical movement of cargo with the information flow 📊 Using digital information for faster decision-making 🌏 Building scale to compete with global cargo hubs 🏗️ Balancing infrastructure investment with cargo volumes 🏛️ Creating policies aligned with industry processes 🔗 Strengthening networks to enable seamless transshipment A key takeaway from the conversation is that AI cannot replace the foundation of digitalisation. Processes must first be digitised and structured before AI can enhance repetitive decision-making and operational efficiency. Mr. Razdan also discusses the journey Indian airports must undertake to build the scale, connectivity and economies of scale required to compete with established global cargo hubs such as Dubai, Singapore and Hong Kong. Watch the full conversation for valuable insights on air cargo growth, airport competitiveness, digitalisation, AI, infrastructure and the future of India's global cargo ecosystem. #ACFIWorldConclave2026 #AvinashRazdan #AirCargo #AirCargoIndia #Logistics #CargoTerminals #Airport #DigitalTransformation #AIinLogistics #AirCargoForumIndia #LogisticsShakti #SupplyChain #IndiaLogistics