India Needs 4.7 Million Logistics Workers by 2030: LSSC CEO

09 Feb 2026 CW Team

Despite strong hiring momentum in 2025—marked by an estimated 10.8 per cent net employment growth in the second half—the sector faces widening gaps across freight, warehousing, transportation and supply chain functions. Yamarthy said industry-aligned certification programmes and hands-on training would be essential to bridge this demand–supply mismatch. The Logistics Sector Skill Council has partnered with LogiMAT India to promote workforce upskilling and position India as a global talent capital for logistics.

The third edition of LogiMAT India 2026 opened at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, featuring more than 350 global brands from 10 nations. The event aims to strengthen collaboration between policy, technology and industry to accelerate workforce transformation and supply chain competitiveness.

Bernhard Müller, Vice President, Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG, said LogiMAT India has evolved into a strategic platform supporting India’s ambition to become a global supply chain hub, with strong international participation reflecting growing global interest.

Highlighting inclusion, Shyam Jagannathan, I.A.S., Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, emphasised the need to expand employment opportunities for women in logistics, noting that investing in people and inclusivity would accelerate India’s growth narrative.

Key partners for LogiMAT India 2026 include Addverb Technologies, Jungheinrich India, Armstrong Dematic, MHE Bazar and Jay Storage Solutions, alongside over 15 international associations. The event features white papers, conferences on AI, automation and robotics, and dedicated pavilions showcasing innovations across logistics, shipping, freight and green transportation—reinforcing India’s push towards a skilled, future-ready logistics workforce.

India’s logistics sector will require an additional 47 lakh workers by 2030, underscoring the urgent need for large-scale skilling reforms and creation of a digital-ready workforce, according to Ravikanth Yamarthy, CEO of the Logistics Sector Skill Council. He was addressing industry leaders at LogiMAT India 2026 recently. Despite strong hiring momentum in 2025—marked by an estimated 10.8 per cent net employment growth in the second half—the sector faces widening gaps across freight, warehousing, transportation and supply chain functions. Yamarthy said industry-aligned certification programmes and hands-on training would be essential to bridge this demand–supply mismatch. The Logistics Sector Skill Council has partnered with LogiMAT India to promote workforce upskilling and position India as a global talent capital for logistics. The third edition of LogiMAT India 2026 opened at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, featuring more than 350 global brands from 10 nations. The event aims to strengthen collaboration between policy, technology and industry to accelerate workforce transformation and supply chain competitiveness. Bernhard Müller, Vice President, Landesmesse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. KG, said LogiMAT India has evolved into a strategic platform supporting India’s ambition to become a global supply chain hub, with strong international participation reflecting growing global interest. Highlighting inclusion, Shyam Jagannathan, I.A.S., Director General of Shipping and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, emphasised the need to expand employment opportunities for women in logistics, noting that investing in people and inclusivity would accelerate India’s growth narrative. Key partners for LogiMAT India 2026 include Addverb Technologies, Jungheinrich India, Armstrong Dematic, MHE Bazar and Jay Storage Solutions, alongside over 15 international associations. The event features white papers, conferences on AI, automation and robotics, and dedicated pavilions showcasing innovations across logistics, shipping, freight and green transportation—reinforcing India’s push towards a skilled, future-ready logistics workforce.

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