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COVER STORY : GREEN LOGISTICS
into their logistics operations. “At JW, we operate across
three key verticals: JWR, JWC, and JWL. JWL, in particular,
focusses on cold chain logistics for pharmaceuticals,
o昀昀ering end-to-end solutions including transportation,
temperature-controlled storage, and value-added services
like QR printing and tracking. Our facilities, spread across
250 acres in Mumbai, Delhi,
and Bengaluru, are IMS, FDA
and AEO certi昀椀ed, as well as
GDP compliant, ensuring the
The strides made in
highest standards of safety
expanding infrastructure
and e昀케ciency,” he explains.
and enhancing
JWL’s cold storage facilities in Mumbai, Delhi, and
multimodal connectivity
Bengaluru are designed
are already underscore
to prevent degradation of
the nation's commitment
food and pharmaceuticals
to building a sustainable
products, extending shelf
life through temperature and
transport ecosystem.
humidity controls. “We also
Yet, the success of green
operate a hydroponic garden
logistics depends on
near Mumbai, where organic
continued investments in
produce is processed and
infrastructure,
supplied to our third-party
food logistics arm. Sustaintechnology, and research.
ability is at our core—our
facilities harvest solar and
rainwater to reduce carbon
footprints,” Gowri adds.
The group’s commitment to innovation is evident in
its smart warehouses, equipped with QR code scanning
for e昀케cient inventory tracking. “Our warehouses o昀昀er
real-time inventory insights accessible to clients via
their phones, thanks to a robust ERP and warehouse
management system. We also have dedicated facilities for
hazardous cargo and over-dimensional cargo, ensuring
compliance with strict safety regulations,” Gowri says.
JW Venture’s commitment to safety and community
welfare is equally noteworthy. “All our facilities are under
24/7 CCTV surveillance, and we have an emergency
response team equipped with fire fighting vehicles
and equipment. Beyond business, we are dedicated to
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giving back to the community, as seen in our old age
home in Vajveshwari and our association with the Sri
Satguru Seva Sam Trust, which supports underprivileged
communities,” he concludes.
Leading the Charge in Logistics
Transformation
Ayesha Katgara, Head of Corporate Strategy at
Jeena & Company, reflects on the transformative
strides India’s logistics and transport sectors have made
in recent years. She states, “The year 2024 has been
nothing but transformative for the logistics sector. It
has been de昀椀ned by evolving customer expectations,
the rise of e-commerce, enhanced digitalisation, and a
growing focus on sustainability.” These changes align
with India’s broader green transport goals, showcasing
how targeted investments and digital innovations are
shaping a more sustainable future.
Katgara further underscores the significance of
policy frameworks in accelerating India’s transition
to a sustainable and efficient transport and logistics
ecosystem. “India has taken initial steps towards creating
a conducive environment for the sector to thrive in the
long term,” she asserts, pointing to government-led
initiatives as cornerstones of this transformation. The
PM GatiShakti initiative, a game-changer for multimodal
connectivity, has been pivotal in decongesting supply
chain bottlenecks by facilitating seamless integration
across rail, road, and waterways.
The construction of 8,891 km of roads and 27,000
km of railway lines, as part of these initiatives, exempli昀椀es the government’s commitment to infrastructural
advancement. Katgara emphasises how such measures
have empowered logistics players to signi昀椀cantly reduce
operational ine昀케ciencies, enhance cost optimisation, and
improve service reliability. By creating a synchronised
network of robust infrastructure and digital capabilities,
these policies have also contributed to reducing emissions
and fostering a greener supply chain. “These initiatives
are vital stepping stones not only for operational excellence but also for achieving broader environmental and
economic goals,” Katgara concludes.
