New Delhi, 12 August 2026: The Government of Uttar Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Logistics Shakti Enterprise (LSE) to strengthen the state’s perishable logistics, air cargo and export ecosystem. LSE is an industry-led institution focused on India’s logistics and supply chain growth. Signed at the 7th ACFI World Conclave 2026, the MoU establishes a framework for collaboration on policy development, industry participation, investment facilitation and implementation support. The partnership will focus on cold chain infrastructure, air cargo development, multimodal logistics and agricultural and food exports. It will also support stronger access to global markets.
The collaboration builds on Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural, food processing and manufacturing strengths, supported by its expanding logistics infrastructure and Noida International Airport, which is being developed with 22,000 sq. metres of cargo warehouse space and two dedicated freighter bays with 24×7 operations. India exported USD 1.819 billion worth of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2024–25, highlighting the growing opportunity for stronger cold chain and air cargo linkages. As part of the MoU, the parties will explore a centre of excellence for perishable logistics, export competitiveness and global market access to support research, technology adoption, skill development and industry collaboration.
The MoU also provides for exploring an integrated Jewar Aero Logistics & Perishable Export Hub, with potential work spanning feasibility studies, detailed project reports, business planning and investment strategy. The wider collaboration will cover air cargo, cold chain, warehousing, multimodal logistics and export promotion. Logistics Shakti Enterprise will serve as the Strategic Knowledge, Industry Engagement & Implementation Partner, providing policy and research support, developing strategic roadmaps and facilitating engagement with investors, industry associations, logistics operators, airlines, airports, exporters and technology providers.
Manoj Kumar Singh, Chief Executive Officer, State Transformation Commission, Uttar Pradesh, Government of Uttar Pradesh, said, “Reducing logistics costs through greater efficiency is critical to making Indian manufacturing and exports more competitive. With the National Air Cargo Policy, PM Gati Shakti and UDAN strengthening multimodal connectivity, India is at an important inflection point in its journey towards becoming a global trade and cargo hub. Uttar Pradesh is contributing through Noida International Airport, Jewar, alongside expressways, dedicated freight corridors, multimodal logistics parks and industrial corridors designed to support manufacturing, exports and cargo movement at scale. The priority now is to connect this infrastructure into an efficient ecosystem where goods move seamlessly from farm and factory to global markets. Platforms such as the ACFI World Conclave can help policymakers and industry address supply chain resilience, last-mile efficiency and infrastructure gaps and translate policy momentum into meaningful action.”
Amit Shankhdhar, Director, Logistics Shakti Enterprise, said, “Uttar Pradesh has the scale and underlying strengths to become a much stronger player in India’s perishable exports and air cargo economy. The next step is to make these strengths work together. That means looking at the movement of a product from its source to the final market and identifying where time, cost or quality is being lost along the way. This collaboration allows us to address those gaps in a structured manner and help create a logistics ecosystem that is more efficient, investment-ready and aligned with the needs of exporters.”
Kamal Narayan Omer, Director, Logistics Shakti Enterprise, said, “The proposed Jewar Aero Logistics & Perishable Export Hub can become an important link between Uttar Pradesh’s production base and international markets. Its value will depend on how effectively it connects air cargo with cold chain, warehousing, processing and export operations. The aim should be to create an integrated platform where perishable goods can move faster and more efficiently from producers to global buyers. The proposed centre of excellence can complement this infrastructure by building the skills, knowledge and industry partnerships needed to support its long-term growth.”
The MoU provides for project-specific engagements covering consultancy, feasibility studies, detailed project reports, transaction advisory, programme management, technical assistance, centre of excellence development and capacity building. Such engagements will be undertaken through separate agreements or implementation arrangements in line with applicable laws and government procedures. The MoU is non-financial in nature and creates no financial obligation for either party. It will remain valid for five years from the date of signing and may be renewed through mutual written consent.
