MUMBAI: As India grapples with severe heatwaves and increasingly unpredictable weather conditions, concerns surrounding the health, safety and well-being of frontline workers are gaining prominence across industries. The logistics sector, which relies heavily on outdoor and temperature-sensitive operations, is witnessing growing discussions around the need for safer working environments, operational resilience and enhanced workforce support amid rising climate-related challenges.
Commenting on the issue, Mr. Ketan Kulkarni, Managing Director & CEO of Allcargo Logistics, highlighted the importance of prioritizing workforce welfare alongside business continuity as extreme weather events become more frequent.
“With extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent, workforce well-being and safety are becoming increasingly important across the logistics industry, especially for frontline personnel working in outdoor environments and high temperatures.
At Allcargo Logistics, we primarily operate in the B2B logistics space, unlike e-commerce and quick-commerce companies that function on a B2C delivery model with large hyperlocal last-mile delivery fleets. Our operations are structured and pre-planned, enabling better workflow management across our express and consultative logistics businesses. Along with our employees, we also work closely with over 2,000 business partners across our network who support last-mile fulfillment. Across facilities, we have focused on maintaining proper air cooling & conditioning and ventilation systems, while several warehouses also operate using solar energy solutions. We also provide hydration support and regularly engage with our workforce through awareness initiatives focused on managing heat conditions and workplace safety during the summer months.
As the industry evolves, building resilient supply chains will require equal focus on operational efficiency and workforce well-being.”
The statement comes at a time when India is experiencing prolonged spells of extreme temperatures across multiple regions, prompting companies to reassess employee safety measures, especially for personnel involved in transportation, warehousing and last-mile operations.
Industry experts believe that climate resilience in logistics will increasingly depend not only on infrastructure and technology investments, but also on sustainable workforce practices that ensure employee health, productivity and operational continuity during adverse weather conditions.
