CARGOCONNECT-JANUARY2025 - Flipbook - Page 54
COVER STORY
Ajay Thampy
Chairman, Navio Shipping
“Looking ahead, the overall growth trajectory is
set to shift with Asia will play a pivotal role in global
trade over the next decade”
Expanding Multimodal and
Value-Added Services for
India’s Future
From the very beginning of our foray into the business
of shipping, we’ve always adopted an integrated
approach to operations. While the industry has evolved,
merging with logistics, supply chain management, and
multimodal services, our positioning has remained
focussed on expanding our capabilities to meet the
growing demands of the market.
In India, as the infrastructure continues to
develop—especially with the expansion of roadways
and other projects—we see immense opportunities
for service providers to grow. This has allowed us
to extend our range of value-added services (VAS),
going beyond traditional multimodal solutions.
Additionally, we’ve recognised untapped potential
along India’s coastline, where we are bridging gaps in
service by o昀昀ering tailored solutions. These initiatives
align with our commitment to sustainability and
fostering long-term livelihoods, signi昀椀cantly enhancing
our value proposition.. By venturing into these areas,
we are shaping the future of shipping and logistics
with a focus on innovation and responsibility.
Ajay Thampy takes us through the company’s
vision for expanding multimodal and valueadded services, highlighting the significant
opportunities arising from India’s growing
infrastructure and trade. As India’s balanced
trade market continues to evolve, Navio is
committed to enhancing its operations with a
focus on sustainability, career development,
and leveraging technology to streamline
processes. Thampy shares insights into future
plans, including short-haul services and
strategic expansions into Southeast Asia and
Africa, while positioning Navio at the forefront
of innovation with tech-driven solutions,
collaborative platforms, and real-time freight
services. He asserts that, as India’s trade
landscape transforms, Navio’s approach
aims to create lasting value, improving
both the logistics ecosystem and workforce
engagement.
54 | CARGOCONNECT JANUARY 2025
