Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal released the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024 report on 03 January 2025 in New Delhi.
- He also presided over the felicitation function of the “Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2024”.
Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal said that States along with the private sector must develop action plans for better logistics business to attract investments. There is a need to develop regional and city-level logistics plans as well for last-mile connectivity.
About Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024:
Key Pillars:
In LEADS 2024, the report evaluates logistics performance across four key pillars: Logistics Infrastructure, Logistics Services, Operating and Regulatory Environment, and the newly introduced Sustainable Logistics.
- It further highlights initiatives undertaken by various States and UTs across these pillars and identifies State/UT-specific opportunities to enable informed decision-making.
Performance Highlights of Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024:
| Area/Performance | Achievers | Fast Movers | Aspirers |
| Coastal Group | Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu | Andhra Pradesh, Goa | Kerala, West Bengal |
| Landlocked Group | Haryana, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand | Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan | Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand |
| North-Eastern Group | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh | Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura | Manipur |
| Union Territories | Chandigarh, Delhi | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Puducherry | Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Ladakh |
» The 6th edition of the LEADS report brings enhanced objectivity to its outcomes, with a notable increase in the number of objective indicators.
- These include measures related to accessibility to terminals and the speed of key road corridors across various States/UTs, offering a detailed perspective on logistics performance.
In addition to the launch of the LEADS 2024 Report, the event also hosted the felicitation function for the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS 2024) Awards.
Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS 2024) Awards:
» Shri Goyal recognized and felicitated exceptional contributions to the logistics sector with prestigious awards across various categories, including core logistics services, MSMEs, startups, and institutions.
» LEAPS 2024 showcases leadership and innovation within the logistics sector, celebrating exceptional contributions through a transparent evaluation process backed by a comprehensive and rigorous assessment.
Winners of Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS 2024) Include:
Core Logistics:
- Air Freight Service Provider: Kerry Indev Logistics Private Limited
- Maritime Freight Service Provider: Visakha Container Terminal Pvt Ltd
- Multimodal Transport Operators: Avana Logistek Limited
- Rail Freight Service Provider: DP World Rail Logistics Private Limited
- Road Freight Service Provider: CJ Darcl Logistics Ltd.
- Warehouse Service Provider (Industrial and Consumables): APM Terminals India Private Limited
- Warehouse Service Provider (Agriculture): Globus Warehousing and Trading Private Limited
Startups:
- Logistics Operations: Myzek Logistics Pvt Ltd
- Logistics Technology: Sarvodaya Infotech Pvt Ltd
MSMEs:
- Logistics Service Provider: Shipwaves Online Limited
Institutions:
- Education and Skill Development in the Logistics Sector: Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai
Special Categories:
- Logistics service delivery for e-commerce operations: Delhivery Limited
- Multimodal logistics service provider: Pushpak Logistics Solutions LLP