Softlink Academy, EXIM Management Services and SNDT Women’s College partner to reconcile disparities in skills in India’s Export-Import (EXIM) and logistics sector, particularly for women. The workforce and academics will help create a skilled workforce, says Amit Maheshwari, Founder & CEO, Softlink Global.
CT Bureau
Softlink Academy has signed a tripartite agreement with EXIM Management Services and SNDT Women’s College to bridge the skill gap in India’s Export-Import (EXIM) and logistics sector, particularly for women. The pact enables a commercial collaboration that trains and empowers students — especially women — in EXIM logistics through certified programmes, digital tools and real-world exposure.
“Knowledge is the foundation of progress, but when combined with practical experience and digital tools, it becomes a powerful force for transformation. Through Softlink Academy, we are committed to nurturing talent that can shape the future of EXIM — not just by understanding the trade, but by leading it,” said Amit Maheshwari, Founder & CEO, Softlink Global.
The benefits are as follows:
- Real-time industry exposure: Students get trained on Logi-Sys, an Intelligent Cloud ERP used by air cargo and logistics companies globally
- Practical and curriculum-integrated training: Focused on documentation, customs compliance, shipment lifecycle and digital operations
- Industry mentorship and placement pathways: Students gain career-ready insights and job opportunities within the logistics and EXIM sectors
By combining academic learning with real-world application, the programme will produce a skilled, confident and future-ready workforce capable of meeting the demands of global trade. Historically, women have been underrepresented in EXIM and logistics due to limited access to specialised training and persistent gender biases. Partnering with the SNDT Women’s College marks a purposeful step towards creating a more inclusive and diverse industry, he added.
