The Centre for Transportation Research and Management (CTRAM) successfully hosted its 25th National Logistics Seminar 2025 at Ambedkar Bhawan, New Delhi, spotlighting the future of rail logistics in India. With the theme "Challenges and Emerging Opportunities for Rail Logistics," the seminar convened top officials from the Railway Board and logistics sector to deliberate on strengthening the rail co-efficient in key industries such as cement, automobiles and cargo aggregation. The event was inaugurated by Shri Hitendra Malhotra, Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board. He was joined by Shri Amit Vardhan, Additional Member (Tourism & Catering), Ministry of Railways, Shri Sanjay Swaroop, CMD, Container Corporation of India Ltd, Shri Prabhas Dhansana, Principal Executive Director (Traffic Transportation), Railway Board, Shri Pradeep Kumar Ojha, Executive Director (Traffic Transportation), Railway Board and Shri Amit Kumar, Executive Director, CTRAM. Highlighting the need to modernize India’s logistics backbone, speakers addressed infrastructure gaps, multimodal integration, and opportunities to shift more freight to rail for improved efficiency and sustainability. Shri Amit Kumar welcomed the dignitaries with eco-friendly gestures by presenting plants, setting a symbolic tone for green logistics. In the opening remarks, Shri Amit Kumar, ED, CTRAM, highlighted the CTRAM commitment to provide platform to logistics industry, government bodies and all stakeholders to discuss topical issues in logistics sector.  Shri Amit Kumar, Additional Member (Tourism & Catering), Ministry of Railways, emphasized the organisation’s evolving role in the face of rapid technological and industry changes. “As a life member of CTRAM, I’ve witnessed its steady growth since its inception in 1998. With logistics undergoing a technological revolution driven by AI, machine learning, and rising customer expectations, CTRAM must continue to reinvent systems and drive research in areas like train path optimization, dynamic pricing, predictive maintenance, and intermodal integration. CTRAM is committed to conducting comprehensive studies to recommend sustainable, low-cost solutions for future logistics needs.” Shri Sanjay Swaroop, CMD of Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR), highlighted both the disruptions and opportunities in the current logistics landscape."Today’s theme, ‘Challenges and Emerging Opportunities in Logistics,’ is highly relevant. While global supply chains face disruptions due to geopolitical shifts, India is witnessing a wave of innovations. The nearing completion of the Dedicated Freight Corridor, increased double-stacking, high-capacity container wagons like BLSS and BLCS, and expanding expressways are all contributing to cost reduction and efficiency gains. Green logistics is also evolving, with LNG trucks now covering 1,000 km in one fill and EVs expected to reach 500 km range within three years. Despite logistics traditionally being low-tech, AI, ML, RFID, and digital tracking are transforming customer experience. The government’s infrastructure push through ports like Vizhinjam and Vadhavan will further boost cargo movement. With MNCs entering India to tap its vast market, logistics will play a central role in driving economic growth." Shri Hitendra Malhotra, Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board, highlighted the urgent need to increase rail’s share in logistics to reduce costs and support sustainable growth."Rail carried 86% of freight in 1950, today it's less than