Logistics Sub-Sector Land Transportation

As seen, there are many areas & sub-sectors in Logistics which give a variety of employment 
opportunities.
Summary
The Indian logistics sector is on a significant growth tide. According to the domestic rating agency 
ICRA, the Indian logistics sector is expected to grow at a rate of 8-10 per cent over the medium term. 
(2020-23). The logistics industry of India is currently estimated to be around US$ 160 billion. With the 
implementation of GST, the sector is expected to benefit and touch US$ 215 billion by 2023.
Fig. 1.2.2. Logistics Operations
The government focused on bringing down the cost of logistics which presently is estimated at 14.4 
per cent of India's GDP. The goal is to reduce to the cost to 10 per cent in the next four years. This is a 
very significant move and will boost the competitiveness of the sector and will be vital for its further 
growth. 
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Participant Handbook 
10 
UNIT 1.3: Activities, Job Roles & Interface of an Associate 
 
Unit Objectives 
At the end of this unit, one will be able to:
1.
Discuss the various activities in land transportation 
2.
Explain the job role of a land transportation associate, and it's interface with other job roles