Ahead of National Logistics Day (June 28), A.P. Moller – Maersk highlights the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in building smarter, more resilient supply chains.
As India prepares to celebrate National Logistics Day on June 28, global integrated logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk has underlined the growing importance of technology, particularly Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI, in transforming India’s logistics and supply chain landscape.
With India’s logistics sector contributing nearly 8% to the country’s GDP, the industry is witnessing rapid digital transformation as businesses increasingly adopt advanced technologies to improve supply chain visibility, operational efficiency, resilience, and decision-making. According to Maersk, the integration of AI-powered solutions is enabling organizations to optimize demand forecasting, inventory management, and risk mitigation, paving the way for more intelligent and connected supply chains.
Sharing her views on the occasion of National Logistics Day, Ms. Resham Sahi, Senior Vice President – Technology and Head of Maersk Technology Centre, Bangalore at A.P. Moller – Maersk, said:
“India’s logistics sector accounts for nearly 8% to the country’s GDP, and is becoming increasingly technology-driven as businesses seek greater visibility, reliability and efficiency across their supply chains. At A.P. Moller – Maersk, we are seeing customers increasingly leverage technology, particularly AI, to unlock actionable insights across their supply chains: from improving demand planning and inventory positioning to identifying risks before they affect operations. The next frontier will be Generative AI, which has the potential to simplify access to operational intelligence, accelerate decision-making and enable supply chain teams to spend less time navigating data and more time driving business outcomes. As we mark National Logistics Day, the future of logistics will be defined by the convergence of physical infrastructure and digital capabilities. Building connected, intelligent supply chains will be essential to strengthening India’s position as a trusted global manufacturing and trade hub.”
Maersk believes that the convergence of robust physical logistics infrastructure with advanced digital capabilities will define the next phase of growth for India’s supply chain ecosystem. The company sees Generative AI playing a pivotal role in democratizing access to operational intelligence, enabling faster business decisions, and helping organizations respond proactively to evolving market dynamics.
As one of the world’s leading integrated logistics companies, A.P. Moller – Maersk serves more than 100,000 customers across nearly 130 countries with a workforce of over 100,000 employees. The company is also committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040 across its entire supply chain through investments in new technologies, next-generation vessels, and alternative energy solutions.
With India’s manufacturing and export ambitions continuing to grow, industry leaders believe that technology-led logistics innovation will be instrumental in strengthening the country’s position as a trusted global trade and manufacturing hub.
