Dharmendra Gangrade

Head of Logistics Management Center & Project Director for Digital Transformation and AI in Logistics Larsen & Toubro

Dharmendra is Head of Logistics Management Center & Project Director for Digital Transformation and AI in Logistics for Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (known as L&T) and is leading global shipping & logistics function for L&T’s multiple and diverse businesses based at global Head Office at Mumbai.

In the past, Dharmendra has successfully led and managed complex shipping & logistics operations with large MNCs and Indian companies including global EPC company Technip Energies, German global leader in Chemicals BASF, makers of Fevicol, FeviKwik and Dr. Fixit brands Pidilite, India’s largest private sector enterprise Reliance Industries in Retail & Petroleum businesses and in Automobile sector with Tata Motors and Mahindra Group.

Dharmendra is a subject matter expert and thought leader on the topics of global Shipping & Logistics and has been regularly invited to share his thoughts in many global conferences and top Business Schools worldwide including USA, UAE, Singapore, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, Malaysia among others.

Also, Dharmendra is a member of Editorial Advisory Board for a world-renowned shipping magazine published as ’BREAKBULK’ of Hyve Group, UK. He is also a member of WEF’s ( World Economic Forum, Davos) Task Force along with other experts on WEF’s Moving India initiative of NITI Aayog (erstwhile Planning Commission of India), “Igniting India’s transition to zero emission road freight”. In addition, he is member of ‘Ports, Shipping and Logistics Committee’ of Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry , and member of Logistics and Transportation Committee of Indian Merchant Chamber (IMC) of Commerce and Industry.

In addition, Dharmendra is Chairman of Disaster Aid India and a Board member of Disaster Aid International, UK which extends support for humanitarian and disaster relief program for community in need across the globe. Further, he has led various community service projects under the aegis of Rotary International in various capacity including its President for a local Rotary Club in Mumbai.

Event Agenda Sessions

AI-ready supply chains: Data maturity, cybersecurity and scenario planning in project logistics

AI can only support project logistics when the underlying information is reliable, shared and usable. This session asks what cargo owners, EPCs, carriers and forwarders need to put in place before AI can add value in live project execution, including trusted data, clear ownership, cybersecurity and human accountability.

The discussion will the test these requirements against realistic project logistics disruptions, examining how AI-supported planning could help teams respond when a vessel is delayed, a port becomes unavailable, documentation breaks down or systems are compromised.

Through a moderated scenario planning exercise, panellists and delegates will be asked to consider what information is needed to make better decisions, where AI can improve visibility and planning, and where expert judgement, safety oversight and accountability remain essential.

Wednesday 18 November 15:00 - 15:50 Breakbulk Live Stage