Policy & Governance

Global & national policy roles

Mr. Shah has contributed to shaping logistics and customs policy through roles with government and multilateral bodies. His positions include:

  • Member, Advisory Board of Gujarat Maritime Cluster, Government of Gujarat.
  • Member, Logistics Task Force on Skill Development, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India.
  • Vice Chairman, Customs Affairs Institute – FIATA, Switzerland.
  • Vice Chairman, FIATA RAP (Region Asia-Pacific).
  • Former Member, National Committee on Trade Facilitation chaired by Cabinet Secretary, Government of India.
  • Former Member, Logistics Skill Council set up by National Skill Ministry, Government of India.

He has presented papers at the World Customs Organization, UNESCAP and regional Customs forums on India–Europe and India–USA, with a focus on government policy, customs matters and skill development.

Trade & Industry

Leadership in industry associations

Within the trade and logistics community, Mr. Shah has held key elected and leadership roles, representing the voice of freight forwarders, customs brokers and EXIM stakeholders:

  • President, Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI).
  • Past Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI).
  • Former President, EXIM Club.
  • Former President, Indo–American Chamber of Commerce – British Business Group.
  • Former President, British Business Group Ahmedabad.
  • Former President, Indo–China Chamber of Commerce, Gujarat.

Through these positions, he has worked on improving trade facilitation, professional standards and the overall competitiveness of Indian logistics.

Institutions & Ecosystem

Boards, universities & social platforms

Mr. Shah contributes to the growth of the logistics and MSME ecosystem through governance, academic and social platforms:

  • Governing / Managing Committee Member:
    • Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), India.
    • FICCI – Gujarat.
    • JITO – Ahmedabad.
    • Dr. Jaimin Vasa MSME Chair – Gujarat University.
  • Member, Board of Studies:
    • Atmiya University, Rajkot, Gujarat.
    • Kaushalya – The Skill University, Gujarat.
    • B K School of Management, Gujarat University.
    • Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya.
  • Partner – Chair, Social Venture Partners (SVP) – Ahmedabad.

These roles allow him to bridge industry practice with academic curricula and social impact initiatives.

Awards

Awards & recognition in logistics & customs

Mr. Shah’s contributions to customs broking, freight forwarding, logistics and skill development have been recognised by Indian and international bodies through several awards, including:

These honours reflect a career dedicated to raising standards in customs, logistics and supply chain education.

Approach

Industry leadership rooted in practice

Mr. Shah’s industry leadership is grounded in hands-on experience as a licensed Customs Broker, international freight forwarder and logistics educator. His work connects day-to-day operational realities with policy, institutional development and long-term skill building.

Whether speaking at global platforms, advising government, leading industry associations or mentoring students, he brings the same objective: to make international trade smoother, more compliant and more inclusive for businesses and professionals.