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Page 1 of 6 Resurgent India: CONQUEST in Delhi
At Conquest 2008, New Delhi, an international conference on infrastructure, logistics & transport, eminent and experienced speakers threw light on how to enhance hinterland connectivity to ensure seamless movement for the end-users and boost multimodal transportation
GLOBALISATION has led to increased competition, thus thrusting the traditional management systems towards more contemporary operations. In India, Logistics costs are said to be one of the highest in the world and greater connectivity between ports and end users will save our country and businesses an upward of 500 Crores every year.
At Conquest 2008, New Delhi, an international conference on infrastructure, logistics & transport, eminent and experienced speakers threw light on how to enhance hinterland connectivity to ensure seamless movement for the end-users and boost multimodal transportation.
Theme of the conference was “Resurgent India : Multimodal Logistics- Challenges & Opportunities” and 2 day conference on 9th and 10th April, 2008 saw participation from some of the top decision makers from Indian Ports, Cargo & Shipping Companies, Ship Agencies, Financial Institutions, Software, Logistics & Infrastructure companies.
Day One began with traditional lamp lighting by distinguished guests including Mr. A.P.V.N Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, Mr. DS Rawat, Sec. Gen, ASSOCHAM, Mr. MP Pinto, Former Sec, Ministry of Shipping, Mr. Venugopal N Dhoot, President, ASSOCHAM and Mr. S. Hajara, Chairman & MD – SCI.
Mr. Venugopal Dhoot of Videocon group said,” With the large influx of manufactured goods into India and also the export of large quantity of Goods, Shipping and Port Infrastructure has caught the attention of Many Big Industrial Giants of India and we will continue to see Indian shipping operation acquiring world standard efficiency and economic muscle.”
The Chief Guest at the Conference, Mr. A.P.V.N Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping said,” Government is committed to support and encourage Maritime & Logistics Industry. We are happy to see whole shipping industry engaging proactively in Making India an efficient logistics and manufacturing hub.”
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