The Indian cargo industry needs to grow at a rate of about 12.9 per cent every year from 2018 to 2027 to achieve National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP 2016) vision of reaching cargo volumes of 10 million tonnes (MT) by 2027, noted a recent ASSOCHAM-Auctus Advisors joint study.

"There is an urgent need to uplift Indian cargo market to achieve the overall vision of the aviation ministry," suggested the knowledge report on Civil Aviation and Cargo, conducted by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) jointly with consultancy firm Auctus Advisors.

The study also highlighted various issues confronting aviation logistics sector in India.

"There is an urgent need for creating adequate freight carrying capacity within Indian air network through creation of new cargo terminals and expansion of existing ones."

Promoting concept of cargo villages and linking them with international airports is an ideal way to boost air freight traffic, improve delivery and create many job opportunities. Besides, cargo villages may also be linked to free trade zones to foster goods' manufacturing for international markets which would give a boost to ‘Make in India,' scheme of the government.

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