Cargo Force Forecasts Double-Digit Shipment Growth After UK–India FTA Takes Effect

Cargo Force, a cross-border logistics provider specialising in the UK–India trade lane, is forecasting a significant surge in shipping demand following the implementation of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement on 15 July 2026. The company anticipates shipment volumes will grow at a double-digit rate over the next 12 to 18 months, underpinned by increased bilateral trade, deeper economic ties, and rising demand from consumers, families, and small businesses moving goods between the two countries.

The UK–India logistics corridor has been gathering momentum for some time, fuelled by a UK-based Indian diaspora of nearly 1.9 million people and annual remittance flows estimated at between $12 billion and $13 billion. With the FTA now on the horizon, Cargo Force believes the agreement will accelerate this trajectory by lowering trade barriers, broadening market access, and opening fresh opportunities for both businesses and individuals engaged in cross-border commerce.

Against this backdrop, the company has been delivering solid operational results. Over the past two years, Cargo Force completed more than 52,000 shipments — an average of around 26,000 per year while sustaining a 95% delivery success rate, all during a period that included a major technology migration.

Asad Ali Mirza, Director of Cargo Force, said the UK–India corridor remains a priority market for the business. "We are witnessing growing demand driven by stronger trade ties, increasing cross-border activity, and a large diaspora presence," he said.

"The upcoming Free Trade Agreement is expected to further boost shipments, particularly from emerging cities beyond traditional metro markets."

Mirza added that completing more than 52,000 shipments over two years while maintaining a 95% delivery success rate reflects the strength of the company's operations and its commitment to putting customers first. He said Cargo Force is well-positioned to support the next phase of growth across the UK–India trade and logistics landscape.

One of the more notable trends the company is tracking is a shift in demand beyond India's established logistics hubs of Delhi and Mumbai. Cities such as Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Pune, Jaipur, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Kochi, Indore, and Surat are emerging as increasingly important shipment destinations. Cargo Force attributes this shift to broader economic development and growing international trade activity in India's Tier II and Tier III cities.

Demand is expected to rise across a wide range of shipment categories, including personal effects, household goods, gifts, e-commerce parcels, SME exports, and business consignments. To meet this anticipated growth, the company said it is continuing to invest in technology, operational efficiency, and service capabilities to handle higher volumes without compromising on reliability or transparency.

Looking further ahead, Cargo Force expressed confidence in the long-term outlook for UK–India logistics. As bilateral trade accelerates under the Free Trade Agreement, the company believes new and sustained opportunities will emerge for businesses, entrepreneurs, and consumers on both sides of the trade lane.