Overview

On 17 June 2026, the Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers' Association (BCBA) will host the second edition of its India Logistics Conclave at The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. The one‑day forum is themed “One Fraternity, One Vision – Logistics Driving India Towards Viksit Bharat” and aims to discuss the long‑term roadmap to Viksit Bharat 2047 as well as immediate issues such as digital customs, geopolitics, infrastructure delivery and the evolving role of licensed intermediaries.

Inaugural Session

The inaugural session will bring together senior leadership from Indian Customs and the ports ecosystem. Expected participants on the dais are Shri Yogendra Garg, Member (Customs) of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC); Shri Gaurav Dayal, IAS, Chairman of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA); Dr M Angamuthu, IAS, Chairman of the Mumbai Port Authority; Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS, Director General of Shipping; Capt. Deepak Tiwari, Managing Director of MSC India and Chairman of the Container Shipping Lines Association (CSLA); Capt. B V J K Sharma, CEO of Navi Mumbai International Airport; and Shri Niraj Ambani, Group President – Supply Chain, Reliance Industries Ltd. Shri Vivek Chaturvedi, Chairman of CBIC, is slated to address the gathering online. The session will also felicitate industry veterans for distinguished contributions to the EXIM community.

Plenary Sessions

Four themed plenary sessions are scheduled:

1. India 2030, 2035, 2047 – A Roadmap for Viksit Bharat – framing logistics agenda across three structural‑transformation horizons.

2. Building India’s Digital Spine – Customs & Trade – examining a unified national customs platform, 24‑hour clearance and AI‑driven risk management.

3. Geopolitics and the New Geometry of Trade – covering FTA utilisation, sea‑lane risk and the “China Plus One” opportunity.

4. Policy and Infrastructure – Building India’s Futuristic Logistics Ecosystem – discussing policy architecture that converts hard infrastructure into an interoperable logistics network.

Panels will feature senior representatives of CBIC, JNPA, the Land Port Authority of India, leading economists, technology providers for customs interfaces, and principals from shipping, terminal and freight‑forwarding firms. Moderation will be handled by senior leaders of the customs‑broking and freight‑forwarding fraternity.

Valedictory Session

The conclave will close with a valedictory session titled “Custom Brokers and Freight Forwarders – Growth Partners”. The concluding keynote will be delivered by Mr Dhimant Parekh, Founder of The Better India, followed by reflections from BCBA senior leadership on repositioning the profession as a recognised trade‑facilitation partner within the CBIC, DGFT and PGA frameworks.

Sponsors and Partners

  • Platinum Sponsor: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA)
  • Gold Sponsors: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and Softlink Global
  • Silver Sponsor: Reliance Industries Limited
  • Lunch Sponsor: Parekh Group (Seastar Global, Parekh Marine, Seabridge Marine)
  • Kit Sponsor: Polaris Logistics, Conex Terminal, Globicon CFS
  • Seat Sponsor: Galaxy Freight Pvt Ltd
  • Lanyard Sponsor: Mumbai Cargo Service Centre
  • High‑Tea Sponsor: Unifo Pvt Ltd
  • Banking Partner: DBS Bank
  • Bronze Sponsors: Aegis Logistics, Budget CFS, Clearship Group, Divya CPP, Eastern Cargo, EFC CFS, Goodrich Maritime, Hans Infomatics, Hind Terminal, Malca‑Amit, JK Logistics, MSC, Nikhil Logistics, Om Freight, SkyHigh Airport, U M Khona & Co, Vanguard Logistics

The extensive sponsor list underscores broad industry support for the conclave.

Quotes from BCBA Leadership

  • Sanjeev Harale, President, BCBA: “In a landscape marked by geopolitical shifts and supply‑chain realignment, India has emerged as a balanced and credible voice. With logistics costs falling and policy maturing, the sector now sits at the heart of national development. The need of the hour is not merely to respond to change, but to shape it – and that is precisely what this Conclave seeks to do.”
  • Dushyant Mulani, Immediate Past President, BCBA: “What began as an idea in 2024 has grown into a movement. This second edition reaffirms that the customs‑broking fraternity is ready to sit at the high table of national logistics policy and contribute as an equal partner.”
  • Paresh Thakkar, Senior Vice President, BCBA: “The customs broker is the silent force that keeps India’s EXIM trade moving. As the key stakeholder coordinating between Customs, Ports, participating government agencies, shipping lines, CFSs and every link in the EXIM chain, the broker is the thread that holds the trade ecosystem together. This Conclave is our declaration that we will lead, we will innovate, and we will help build the Viksit Bharat of 2047.”

About BCBA

Founded in 1939, the Brihanmumbai Custom Brokers' Association is the largest and oldest body of customs brokers in India, representing a fraternity that serves as the connective tissue of the nation’s EXIM trade. The association engages in advocacy, capacity‑building and policy dialogue to advance trade facilitation, professional standards and the modernisation of India’s customs and logistics ecosystem.

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