CSC’s Tushar Jani on his new role at TIACA; impact of tariff shifts on air cargo

At the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Abu Dhabi, we sat down with Tushar Jani, Group Chairman of Cargo Service Center, a veteran of the air cargo industry and one of the founding members of Blue Dart. In an interview with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Assistant Editor at STAT Publishing Group, Jani spoke about his role at TIACA, TIACA's role in the world of air cargo, the impact of changing tariffs, and how automation and technology in air cargo have evolved over the years—with India emerging as a frontrunner in digital innovation and process modernisation.

Jani also shared a light-hearted but memorable air cargo mishap from years ago involving a cat that got lost in transit. Using that incident, he reflected on how far the industry has come, noting how today’s operations uphold exceptional care for every shipment, including pets—their safety, what they eat, and even how they look.

A candid conversation with one of air cargo’s most influential voices.