Logistics Shakti Summit 2026: At a time when global trade routes are being redefined amid geopolitical disruptions and shifting economic alliances, India is stepping into a more central role in shaping the future of logistics and supply chains. This transition was reflected in the second edition of the Logistics Shakti Summit & Awards 2026 held in Delhi on Friday, April 24, 2026. The event brought together senior policymakers, global representatives, and industry leaders under one platform.
Discussions were centred around the theme of building integrated trade corridors, strengthening supply chain resilience, enabling digital and paperless trade, advancing multimodal connectivity, and accelerating sustainable logistics practices.
The proceedings began with an inaugural ceremony and plenary session on “India’s Global Logistics Leap: Vision 2047 & Logistics 3.0,” outlining the country’s transition from fragmented logistics systems to a digitally connected, infrastructure-led ecosystem.
The session brought together key voices from government and industry, including Ateesh Kumar Singh, alongside senior leaders from logistics, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. The opening also featured remarks from organisers and industry stakeholders, setting the context for a day of policy-led and industry-driven dialogue.
The summit’s agenda reflected the complexity of the current global supply chain environment.
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, said that the government has set a clear target to bring down India’s logistics cost from 14–16 per cent to a single-digit 9 per cent.
“With an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore in multi-modal logistics infrastructure, where every Rs 100 invested can generate Rs 321 in GDP impact, we are transforming connectivity across the country. Projects that once took 9 hours are now completed in just 2.25 hours, reflecting our commitment to speed and efficiency,” Gadkari said.
"Guided by the 4 pillars of speed, scale, sustainability, and smart technology, we are also accelerating the shift towards EVs, biofuels, and hydrogen to power the future of logistics. Our focus is to reduce costs, improve ease of movement, boost exports, generate employment, and position India as a global logistics hub, accelerating our journey towards a $5 trillion economy,” the Minister added.
Amit Shankhdhar, co-founder, Logistics Shakti Enterprise, said that the sector is at an inflection point where policy intent, infrastructure investments, and private sector innovation are converging.
“The focus now needs to be on execution, building scalable models, improving service reliability, and ensuring that India’s logistics ecosystem is aligned with global standards in terms of cost, speed, and transparency,” Amit said.
The summit also included the Logistics Shakti Rising Ecosystem Partners Awards and Frontline Ambassadors Awards, recognising contributions across the sector, followed by the Logistics Shakti Awards 2026.
