ACFI signs MoUs to strengthen air cargo and trade ecosystem
ACFI signs MoUs at its World Conclave 2026 to boost air cargo, logistics, exports and international trade partnerships.
Karanjit S. Wadhwa, Chairman, ACFI, Event Task Pillar & Director, Grace Group and Priya R., Managing Partner, GITA
Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) has signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and one Letter of Intent (LoI) at the 7th Edition of the ACFI World Conclave 2026 to strengthen collaboration across India’s air cargo, logistics and trade ecosystem.
The MoUs were signed with ASCELA Advisors and the Telangana Government. The Government of Uttar Pradesh has partnered with Logistics Shakti Enterprises as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s air cargo, logistics and export ecosystem.
The MoU with ASCELA Advisors aims to foster strategic cooperation in the air cargo, logistics and trade sectors. The collaboration is expected to create new opportunities for knowledge sharing, partnerships and industry growth.
The partnership between Logistics Shakti Enterprises and the Government of Uttar Pradesh focuses on strengthening the state’s air cargo, logistics and export ecosystem, with an emphasis on improving connectivity, enabling trade and creating stronger pathways for agricultural, horticultural and other products from Uttar Pradesh to reach global markets. The partnership was facilitated by Logistics Shakti Enterprises at the ACFI World Conclave.
With Noida International Airport in Jewar emerging as a key gateway, the collaboration is aimed at supporting a more connected and globally competitive logistics ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
ACFI also formalised a collaboration with Global Investment and Trade Advisors (GITA) through an MoU aimed at strengthening engagement with diplomatic missions, international organisations and bilateral partners. The partnership seeks to build stronger connections between markets, businesses and institutions.
In her closing remarks, Priya R. of GITA highlighted the importance of connectivity in turning trade opportunities into business and the growing role of air cargo in India’s export ecosystem.
The LoI signing was between the Telangana Government and ACFI to strengthen air cargo infrastructure, connectivity and logistics in the state. Samir Kumar Sinha, MoCA, Government of India, said India’s air cargo network now covers 75 airports, with cargo volumes reaching 3.96 million tonnes in FY2025-26, up 6.5% year-on-year. He said there is significant untapped demand, particularly from small and medium B2B exporters, but high costs and friction in the logistics chain remain key challenges.
The three MoUs and the partnership reflect ACFI’s efforts to bring industry and government stakeholders together to strengthen India’s air cargo, logistics and trade ecosystem.
