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Volume 02, Issue 05

Published on: May 2026

A STUDY ON AIR AND SEA CONSOLIDATION IN LOGISTICS OPERATIONS: EVIDENCE FROM SEVEN STARS LOGISTICS, CHENNAI

Dinesh. E

Dr. G. Amutha

Department of Management Studies School of Management Studies Vels Institute of Science Technology & Advanced Studies Chennai
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.507

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With global trade becoming more complex, air and sea freight consolidation has become a key strategic tool to exporters, importers and logistics service providers. The present study deals with the role and effectiveness of air and sea consolidation in reducing logistics costs and enhancing supply chain performance with special reference to Seven Stars Logistics, a freight forwarding company at Chennai. Data were collected from 60 logistics professionals using a descriptive research design with structured questionnaires. Secondary data were collected from academic journals, industry reports and government portals. The study evaluates the significant variables of consolidation such as volume of shipment, type of cargo, cost efficiency, mode selection of transport, customs coordination, adequacy of infrastructure and digital technology adoption. Statistical analysis such as Cronbach’s Alpha reliability testing, Pearson correlation, one-way ANOVA and Chi-Square tests.

Keywords: Freight Consolidation, Air Freight, Sea Freight, Logistics Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, LCL, Freight Forwarding, Chennai, Digital Logistics, Cost Reduction

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E, D. (2026). A Study on Air and Sea Consolidation in Logistics Operations: Evidence from Seven Stars Logistics, Chennai. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.507

E, Dinesh.. "A Study on Air and Sea Consolidation in Logistics Operations: Evidence from Seven Stars Logistics, Chennai." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.507.

E, Dinesh.. "A Study on Air and Sea Consolidation in Logistics Operations: Evidence from Seven Stars Logistics, Chennai." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i5.507.

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