India's logistics sector must upskill workforce for technology adoption

The Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) has called for urgent action to equip workers across India's logistics industry with skills needed to navigate accelerating technological change. The council, based in Chennai, highlighted the challenge during PRISM 2026, an industry forum designed to connect stakeholders and promote skill development initiatives.

As logistics companies increasingly adopt automation, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms, workers face the prospect of significant role transformation. The council's intervention underscores growing concern that without proactive training programmes, portions of the workforce risk obsolescence. Industry participants gathered to discuss strategies for bridging the skills gap.

The initiative reflects broader efforts within India's logistics sector to modernize operations while maintaining employment stability. Experts acknowledge that successful technological adoption depends not only on infrastructure investment but also on comprehensive workforce development. Training partnerships between industry bodies, educational institutions, and employers are being prioritized to ensure smoother transitions.

The Logistics Sector Skill Council has positioned itself as a key player in facilitating this transformation, working to align workforce capabilities with industry requirements. For India's competitive logistics landscape, timely upskilling is viewed as essential for sustaining growth and maintaining the sector's position as a critical economic driver.