Transporters gear up for festive surge driven by e-commerce
With festivities commencing from Rakshabandhan and continuing through Diwali, transporters expect a significant rise in activity, with estimates indicating that this period could contTransport sector prepares for festive season surge driven by e-commerce ribute over 50 per cent to the annual transport business.
The growing demand for e-commerce, particularly in tier 2 and 3 cities, is anticipated to further elevate transport loads. Transporters remain optimistic about this festive season, confident that it will outperform the previous year's figures.
Rajendra Tehran, a transporter from Indore working with leading e-commerce companies, stated, "The transport load is steady now, but the festive push is likely to give some momentum to the business. The e-commerce sector is thriving and engaging in significant business with local transporters."
Indore functions as a crucial trading hub, with over 3,500 commercial vehicles traversing the Indore Bypass to Dewas route daily, facilitating connections with major cities across Maharashtra, Southern India, and the North Eastern regions.
The region accommodates approximately 4.5 lakh commercial vehicles, according to local associations.
However, challenges persist, as CL Mukati, president of the Indore Truck Operators and Transport Association, noted the current sluggish state of the transport business.
"So far, business has been down across various sectors. We are hopeful that the upcoming festivals will lead to better bookings," Mukati said.
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