Effect of COVID-19 on Road Logistics and Impact on Movement of Goods

Harpreet Singh Malhotra
Harpreet Singh Malhotra, Chairman & Managing Director, Tiger Logistics India Limited

The Transportation sector has been one of the primary victims of COVID-19. From rickshaw pullers to the airlines, all have been affected economically by the pandemic. India's overall energy demand fell by 14% in March-April 2020. Manufacturing, logistics, movement of men, material and cargo have become paralyzed. A small segment of the services sector is trying to make up for the loss through “work from home”. No doubt, extraordinary situations call for extraordinary action. But first, it is important to understand the impact of this disruption of global economy.

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