Inland water transport is not only environmentally beneficial and fuel-efficient, but it is also cost-effective. It has the potential to ease the burden on the overburdened rail system and congested highways. Aside from cargo movement, IWT might boost a location's tourism sector.
This paper highlights the overview of the IWT system in India and various steps/initiatives taken to change the scenario of Inland Waterways in the country.

ASCELA, being involved in the development of key logistics infrastructure developments in India and across the globe, has been monitoring recent investment prospects. The Index is an effort to evaluate the Investability of different Indian logistics subsectors.

This index not only evaluates current investment landscapes but also serves as a strategic compass, pointing the way forward for stakeholders eager to seize emerging opportunities. Our meticulous analysis delves into key factors shaping multimodal logistics, such as the impact of digitalisation, the integration of advanced technologies, and the imperative of sustainable practices. By providing a holistic view of the industry’s investability, we aim to empower decision-makers with the insights to make informed and strategic choices in an ever-evolving market.

The transport and logistics sector has undergone significant transformation recently, driven by technological innovations and growing recognition of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations. The sector encompasses the intricate web of Supply Chain Management, transportation, and distribution and is now actively embracing ESG principles to address the pressing challenges of maintaining sustainability and responsible business practices.

This paradigm shift towards ESG adoption in logistics positions companies as responsible stewards of the environment and society and fosters resilience, innovation, and long-term value creation in an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.

This paper dwells on the significance of adopting ESG compliance in the transportation and logistics sector. ASCELA, with its deep-rooted expertise in this sector, brings to the forefront a plethora of sector-specific knowledge.

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, the Middle East stands as a strategic global gateway for trade and commerce. With its burgeoning economies, ambitious infrastructure projects such as NEOM, and relentless focus on logistics advancements, like GCC Rail and Etihad Rail, the region presents boundless opportunities for port and logistics growth. As trade volumes soar and the demand for efficient supply chain solutions escalates, Middle Eastern countries are capitalizing on their advantageous geographic location, investing in ports, dry ports, logistics parks, and rail-based freight movement, along with embracing digital innovations.
Capturing the same, this ASCELA insight paper attempts to delve into the remarkable growth prospects and untapped potential that lie within the realm of the Middle East’s logistics ecosystem.

Indian Air Cargo industry is witnessing rapid enhancement of handling infrastructure at Airports, digital infrastructure for cargo handling, and the development of collaborative partnership models wherein respective stakeholders manage cargo multilaterally.
Capturing the same, this ASCELA insight paper attempts to understand the potential of the Air Cargo sector in India to transform into an air cargo hub by utilizing its centralized geographic location in southeast Asia. It also discusses the trend of key developments in the Air Cargo Sector and the underlying opportunities to compete with global airports.

Indian Economy has seen a massive acceleration of developments in the past few years. “The Indian Logistics Investability Index-2023” is aimed at providing a closer look into Logistics sub-sectors and identifying market opportunities for developers while comparing with Global best practices.

Since the beginning of 2020, an unfortunate set of Black swan events like the COVID-19 pandemic, blockage of the Suez Canal, and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war brought entire businesses and supply chains to a halt or drastically reduced their efficiency. The world is facing container shortages. It can be termed a 'crisis' as the lack of availability of containers had a ripple effect on the entire supply chain, hence disrupting global trade. 
This insight paper attempts to understand how container shipping, with its complex and transcontinental nature, was significantly affected. The paper also discusses solutions for factors that had caused an unprecedented shortage of containers and hampered trade's recovery to avoid a similar situation in the future.

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ASCELA is a professional service company providing advisory services to organizations to help them enhance efficiency through analysis of market potential, competitive landscape, operational, financial, economic, technical, and strategic challenges. The firm was established in 2018 with a vision to provide independent strategic insights into Infrastructure and build environments.
ASCELA has been closely studying Indian Logistics Industry and monitoring recent developments and policy interventions to analyze business potential in logistics sectors globally.

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