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You may have the best electric vehicles and a robust charging infrastructure - but do you address a huge concern - no electricity. This is not uncommon in many parts of the country. Naman says he faced this issue in Gurgaon. Complete episode featuring Jishnu & Naman Nanda (Pallia Trans Logistics) releasing on Trans India tomorrow in our series - Nayi Soch, Naye Raaste presented by Eicher. Watch this space for the link. @ETBIndia @JishnuNanda @PalliaTrans

This Diwali starts with a BANG. Nanda brothers (Jishnu & Naman) - Pallia Trans Logistics share their views on the industry, including some radical changes which would improve not just the automobile market in India, but also the eco-system around it, including logistics. Here's Naman sharing his opinion on more number of car manufacturers in India - but scattered across the country & not just in a few state. Complete interview with Jishnu & Naman on Trans India tom, in our series Nayi Soch Naye Raaste - presented by Eicher. @ETBIndia @PalliaTrans @JishnuNanda

Some systems in India amuse & confuse me..... Entry of vehicles in Delhi are restricted by age / category of vehicles (BS VI). Then why do we need PUC Certification, which is nothing more than a farce & money-making exercise. And if vehicles clear the PUC Test, then why bar their entry / movement on the basis of age!!!!

Our Editorial in the Transtopics Diwali Special Issue focuses on road accidents which darkens the lives of many families. We highlight solutions that can change the scenario, but would require a massive change in attitude. Are we prepared to make that change? We welcome more suggestions on ways to reduce accidents. Plus, interesting articles from industry experts. Wishing all our Readers A Very Happy Diwali. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt…

Transtopics Diwali Special Issue releases tom. While we celebrate the Festival of Lights, road accidents continue to darken the lives of many families. What we forget is that small steps can save lives. Our Editorial focuses on solutions that change the scenario overnight. Plus interesting articles from experts. Watch this space for the link tomorrow.

The panel discussion continues in Kolkata, with industry veterans & next-gen transporters: Santosh Saraf, Sujit Arya, Sunil Agarwal, Nimish Saraf & Rohit Singh. Amongst other issues, driver shortage gets discussed at length with panelists sharing their perspective & solutions. Here’s the 2ndPart of Lighting The Transport Metrics (Kolkata Chapter) presented by LightMetrics. youtu.be/1e-XXpdNafU @lightmetrics

Industry veteran Sujit Arya makes it amply clear that road transport has a bright future - only we have to get certain elements right. Can the industry get this formula right? Part-2 of the Panel Discussion (Kolkata Chapter) releasing on Trans India tom featuring 5 leading transporters from Kolkata - Santosh Saraf, Rohit Singh, Sunil Agarwal, Sujit Arya & Nimish Saraf in our exclusive series Lighting Up The Transport Metrics, presented by LightMetrics.

Truck Versus Crane Operator - similar profession, but varied level of respect & perks. High time the country elevated the status of truck drivers. After all they are the ones that drive the nation & fuel our homes & industries. The panel discussion in Kolkata discusses driver shortage at length. Part-2 of Kolkata Chapter of Lighting Up The Transport Metrics releases on Trans India tomorrow - presented by @lightmetrics

Driver shortage continues to be amongst the most discussed issues in the industry & there are always going to be 2 sides to the story. While transporters are doing their bit, there are challenges. Sunil Agarwal shares reasons why driver shortage has escalated over the years. Part-2 of our Panel Discussion Series (Kolkata Chapter) - Lighting Up The Transport Metrics, presented by LightMetrics, releases on Trans India tom featuring prominent transporters from Kolkata: Sunil Agarwal, Rohit Singh, Sujit Arya, Nimish Saraf & Santosh Saraf. @lightmetrics

With the govt mandating VLTD in all commercial vehicles, the business proposition for the vendors is huge with over 1.5 CR commercial vehicles across India. But what is the govt going to do with so much data? Why should trucks already fitted with GPS devices have another additional device giving out the same data? Is this another scam in the making? Our Editorial looks at the probability & the need for VLTD. Plus more news / reports from the CV and Logistics Industry. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… @aitwa

In Transtopics tomorrow, our Editorial picks up a sensitive issue that has the potential of being blown into a huge scandal - VLTD. A very simple question - when transporters already have GPS devices in their trucks, why add a new device from a fixed set of vendors? With advanced tech at our disposal, isn't it simple enough to pick the API? Also, what is the govt going to do with so much data being collected from over 1.5 CR commercial vehicles across India. Not sure what they will get, but the industry will end up investing a huge amount with so significant outcome from the same. Watch this space for the link to the Edition tom.

The panel discussion series, Lighting The Transport Metrics presented by LightMetrics, reaches the City of Joy – Kolkata. 5 transporters across generations share their experience, challenges & goals in the 1st part of this 2-part feature. On the panel we have industry legends Santosh Saraf, Sunil Agarwal & Sujit Arya, along with next-gen transporters Rohit Singh & Nimish Saraf. youtu.be/JOHMLBjsnns?si=8eOi…

It is imperative for the industry to come together on a single platform & integrate services. At the same time, the process needs to be simple. Santosh Saraf & Sunil Agarwal discuss the INLOG APP. While they agree that the platform would integrate transporters & truckers, eliminating the need for brokers. Panel Discussion (Kolkata Chapter) releasing on Trans India tomorrow - Lighting Up The Transport Metrics, presented by LightMetrics. Watch this space for the link as Santosh Saraf, Sunil Agarwal, Sujit Arya, Rohit Singh & Nimish Saraf discussion industry issues. @lightmetrics

CHAOS - that describes the industry operations. However, transporters find their ways around the chaos - always having a backup plan. Nimish Saraf, highly educated, entered this chaos & found his way around the system - getting some right immediately & getting some right after a while. Nimish shares his experiences in the Kolkata Chapter of Lighting the Transport Metrics, presented by Lightmetrics - in Trans India tom. Others on the panel were Santosh Saraf, Sunil Agarwal, Rohit Singh & Sujit Arya. Tune in to Trans India tom for this exciting discussion from the City of Joy. @lightmetrics

The youth are changing the trends of the industry. Where overloading is considered a norm, next-gen transporters are challenging the trend & following discipline that aims for long term benefits. Here's Rohit Singh sharing his perspective. Part-1 of our Panel Discussion Series (Kolkata-Chapter) presented by LightMetrics releases on Trans India this Sunday - featuring 5 leading transporters from the City of Joy. @lightmetrics

AITWA announces another bonanza for truck drivers – Financial Literacy in association with NSE India. An MoU to this effect was signed in Mumbai earlier this month, wherein NSE would create content in consultation with AITWA & the same would be disseminated amongst the driver fraternity, thus giving them a chance to secure their future once they hang their keys forever. Plus, more exciting news / reports & guest articles from across India. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… @aitwa

Eicher's Uptime Centre does exactly what it's named to do - Ensure Best Uptime for its connected trucks. Built with knowledge & best practices from Volvo, Eicher's Uptime Centre does everything it takes to keep the truck moving & deliver best efficiency - true to its tag of Mileage ka Badshah. We visit the Uptime Centre in Pithampur & engage in dialogue with S S Gill, Sumit Dewan, Abhishek Jakhotia - with an introduction by Bhagwan Bindiganavile. Here's insight into Uptime Next - powered by AI & Machine learning & backed by an automated Parts Distribution Centre. youtu.be/xENZ4TqjWQI?si=n0ZK… @ETBIndia

UPTIME - one of the most critical factors impacting the efficiency, performance & profitability of any transporter. Eicher's Uptime Centre - now upgraded as UPTIME NEXT, makes sure that the trucks are always in motion. The Uptime Centre not only tracks the vehicle, but also makes sure that the drivers get trained on the move for better performance. Our visit to Eicher's Uptime Centre covered in Trans India tomorrow. Here we have Sumit Dewan sharing details on the Uptime Centre. Watch this space for the episode releasing tom - featuring S S Gill Sumit Dewan Abhishek Jakhotia Bhagwan Bindiganavile @ETBIndia

One of the biggest complaints of transporters has been availability of spare parts. Eicher has tried to address this issue to a large extent with a modern parts distribution centre, with learnings from Volvo. S S Gill tells us more about the advanced & automated parts distribution centre at Pithampur. Complete interview & visit to Eicher's UPTIME NEXT centre - releasing on Trans India tom. Watch this space for the link. @ETBIndia

With efficiency at the core of all operations in the logistics industry, OEMs are making sure that they too contribute to the efficiency wave. Eicher’s Uptime Centre has undergone transformation and is now in a new avatar – called Uptime Next. Our Editorial focuses on the importance of Uptime, and special article on Eicher’s Uptime facility in Pithampur. Plus more articles, reports and stories from the world of Logistics and Commercial Vehicles. heyzine.com/flip-book/Transt… @ETBIndia