Tech will play a pivotal role in managing increasing cargo volumes and navigating geopolitical complexities. With trade lanes shifting and supply chains facing disruptions, digital platforms will evolve from operational enablers to strategic decision-making tools, says Vineet Malhotra, Co-Founder & Director, Kale Logistics Solutions.
How do you support traditional cargo handlers or airports with limited tech infra?
Kale’s suite of digital solutions come with no initial investment. Hence, cargo handlers and airports can leverage the infra and scale up digitalisation in their ecosystem. By doing so, they achieve higher operational efficiency and better resource allocation. So far, 100 airport cargo stations worldwide are engaging with Kale’s IT solution. We offer modular cargo community system as per needs so that the system is fully utilised. It is topped with value added services to support community engagement and tech adoption.
How do you tailor your tech to meet regulatory and operational needs across global markets?
Kale’s digital offerings are designed with flexibility and adaptability at its core to meet diverse regulatory and operational needs across global markets. We achieve this by building modular and configurable platforms that can seamlessly align with country-specific regulations, customs protocols and industry standards such as IATA, WCO and UN/CEFACT.
We work closely with local stakeholders, such as airports, ports, customs and logistics operators to incorporate regional compliance needs directly into our solutions. For instance, our Airport Cargo Community System (ACS) is built to accommodate unique documentation formats, varying EDI protocols and specific trade compliance mandates of each region.
Are you working on solutions that help reduce CO2 footprint or optimise fuel efficiency?
Since inception Kale has been building its equity around sustainability driven solutions. For example, a leading airport in North America, which is engaging with our community platforms, we witnessed 16,000 gallons of fuel saved in three quarters. Due to this, stakeholders realised cost savings and took a major leap towards achieving SDGs. Mumbai International Airport is the classic example for us to quote. Not only did the cargo dwell time reduce but the processing time of each shipment was slashed by 60 per cent. This way the airport could process more cargo than usual without expanding physically.
How do you see the role of tech evolving in response to growing volumes and geopolitical shifts?
Technology plays a pivotal role in managing increasing volumes and navigating geopolitical complexities. With trade lanes shifting and supply chains facing disruptions, digital platforms will evolve from operational enablers to decision-making tools. Technologies such as AI, predictive analytics, blockchain and IoT will enhance real-time visibility, automate workflows and mitigate risks. ACS will unify stakeholders, ensuring faster, transparent and compliant operations despite uncertainties.
Technology-driven sustainability initiatives, such as paperless documentation and optimised routing, will help the industry balance growth with environmental responsibility. In essence, tech will redefine resilience and efficiency in global logistics.
