Softlink Global & ISTE bring logistics tech to engineering classrooms

India's engineering classrooms may soon look a lot more like the operations floors of global freight companies, thanks to a landmark partnership between Softlink Global and the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).

The two organisations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant step toward bridging the longstanding divide between technical education and real-world logistics operations. ISTE, one of India's largest professional bodies for technical education, brings to the table a formidable network of over 100,000 faculty members and hundreds of thousands of engineering students spread across institutions nationwide.

Through the collaboration, Softlink Global will introduce its industry platforms and training programs into academic environments via three structured initiatives: LogiLEARN, LogiSKILL, and LogiXPERT. These programs are designed to give students and faculty direct exposure to the systems that logistics companies across more than 50 countries rely on every day, covering freight operations, trade compliance, and financial workflows.

Amit Maheshwari, Founder and CEO of Softlink Global, said: "Logistics today runs on technology platforms that connect operations, compliance, finance, and global trade. Yet many graduates enter the workforce without exposure to these systems. Our collaboration with ISTE is about bringing real logistics technology into the classroom so students understand how the industry actually operates."

The partnership goes beyond curriculum. It will also power faculty development programs, student internships, industry-recognised certifications, hackathons, and structured industry interaction initiatives, all aimed at strengthening the bridge between academic training and operational reality.

Mr. PratapSinh Desai from ISTE added: "Technical education must remain aligned with industry practice. Through this partnership with Softlink Global, students will gain exposure to real logistics systems and operational workflows. This initiative will help improve industry readiness for students pursuing careers in logistics and international trade."

What makes this collaboration noteworthy is the direction it signals for the technology sector. While most software companies remain focused on enterprise sales, Softlink Global has chosen to invest upstream in the talent and knowledge base that the logistics industry will depend on tomorrow. With over three decades of experience building technology for freight and trade, the company is now extending its footprint into the classroom, shaping professionals before they even enter the workforce.