Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh felicitated 12 logistics players across various categories, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Tuesday.

The felicitation happened at the LEAPS (Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield) Valedictory Session organized by the ministry.

At the event, over 100 participants comprising screening committee members, LEAPS winners, NPG members, Industry Associations, Knowledge partners, participants of National Logistics Excellence Award and jury members were present.

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, DPIIT, highlighted that LEAPS provides an opportunity for acknowledging outstanding leadership and innovative endeavours across various sectors within the logistics industry, including air, road, sea, and rail freight, as well as emerging fields such as packaging, warehousing, and multimodal transportation.

He acknowledged esteemed Jury Members, and valued Knowledge partners who meticulously evaluated the submissions and ensured that the most deserving participants were recognized for their outstanding achievements and innovations in the logistics industry.

The LEAP winners came from the sectors spanning across Core Logistics, Warehouse & Packaging, MSMEs, Startups, Institutions and Special categories of safety, inclusivity & diversity and ESG practices.

 The list of winners includes: Air Freight Service Provider: DSV Air and Sea Private Limited, Maritime Freight Service Provider: Kerry Indev Logistics Private Limited, Multimodal Transport Operators (MTO’s)/ 3 PL Service Provider: Adani Logistics Limited, Rail Freight Service Provider: Pristine Logistics Infra Projects Limited, Road Freight Service Provider: Safexpress Private Limited, Warehouse Service Provider (Industrial and Consumables): DP World Express Logistics Private Limited from the core logistics sector.

Champions of ESG practices in Logistics : Paradip International Cargo Terminal Pvt Ltd, Champions of Safety in Logistics Operations : DHL were winners under the Special Areas.

Startups – Logistics Operations was bagged by the Catbus Infolabs Private Limited (Blowhorn) while the Startups – Logistics Technology was given to ShipDelight. For the Institutions – Education and Skill Development in the Logistics Sector, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIM, Mumbai) was the winner.

 The MSMEs – Logistics Service Provider was bagged by Matchlog Solutions Private Limited.

 Winners of Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2023 were felicitated by Secretary, DPIIT, in the presence of Joint Secretary, DPIIT E. Srinivas; and Joint Secretary, DPIIT, Surendra Kumar Ahirwar.

With 171 entries across 12 categories, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry employed a transparent and fair technique of identifying, categorising, and selecting qualified applications.

An Expert Screening Committee of 14 diverse experts and a National Jury of 13 senior dignitaries from Ministries/ Departments, Industry Associations, and Private Players was part of the evaluation process.

LEAPS aims to create a new benchmark in India, as well as globally, by not only recognizing players in the logistics sector but also the MSMEs, Startups, and logistics sector enablers who have been providing innovative solutions across the logistics ecosystem.

It is a flagship initiative by DPIIT, designed to acknowledge and celebrate the best practices and innovations within the logistics industry.