Smart Freight Centre India

Our purpose

Smart Freight Centre India (SFC India) aims to minimize the climate impact of the freight and logistics sector in India.  Targeting one of the world's largest freight markets, SFC India recognizes the urgent need to address the projected increase in CO₂ emissions.

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Goals and Ambitions

We are dedicated to reversing the projected increase in CO₂ emissions (400%) by 2047. Through collaboration, we aim to create regional communities for action, starting with eco-driving and fuel efficiency measures. We also plan to explore investments like vehicle electrification for further emission reduction.

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Creating Regional Communities for Action

Together with esteemed organizations and experts, we quantify freight emissions, identify solutions, and build regional capacity. We encourage logistics service providers and shippers to adopt the GLEC Framework and participate in capacity-building programs.

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Our Vision for a Transformed Sector

We envision a freight and logistics sector in India that is sustainable, environmentally responsible, and actively mitigating climate impacts. At SFC India, we aim to lead this transformation by seeking commitments from LSPs and shippers to adopt emission reduction strategies.

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Latest Publications

From Awareness to Action Regional Perspectives on BETs

As part of NITI Aayog’s e-FAST initiative, Smart Freight Centre India hosted regional workshops across 11 cities to accelerate the adoption of Zero Emission Trucks. Bringing together 700+ stakeholders - from government bodies and industry leaders to logistics providers, OEMs, and CPOs - the workshops built awareness, assessed regional readiness, and co-developed strategies for advancing zero-emission freight nationwide. Read the full report for insights and outcomes.

From Pilots to Pathways: Demonstrating Electric Truck Feasibility on Delhi Jaipur Freight Corridor

India’s e-truck ecosystem is growing but remains limited to small pilots. To advance large-scale, corridor-based deployment, Smart Freight Centre conducted a Zero-Emission Truck demonstration on the Delhi–Jaipur route, assessing real-world energy use, range, and charging performance. The study identified key enablers and infrastructure gaps that will shape a corridor-level roadmap for scalable, renewable-powered zero-emission freight. Read the full report for deeper insights.

Data Partnership for Indian Road Freight

Smart Freight Centre’s Data Partnership Program is building the foundation for scalable Zero-Emission Truck deployment in India by working closely with shippers, logistics providers, and policymakers. By assessing 50+ use cases across major freight routes and identifying high-potential clusters, the program develops fit-for-purpose electrification strategies and highlights key infrastructure and investment needs. The report outlines these insights along with a scaling roadmap—covering demand aggregation, financing models, and policy levers—to enable corridor-level, zero-emission freight growth aligned with national initiatives like PM e-DRIVE and e-FAST India.

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Global SFC Members

Smart Freight Centre has a host of global members spread across a diverse range of programs. Learn more through the links below :

Interested in SFC India?

For more information on SFC India and how to get involved, please contact: india@smartfreightcentre.org

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Becoming an SFC member unlocks solutions deriving from our SFC programs including GLEC, Clean Cargo, Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance, and Clean Air Transport.

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