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Vinet K. Chadha, Founder and CEO of Combined Logistics Solutions, Northern Region Chairman of The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), and Honorary Treasurer of the Air Cargo Club of Delhi (ACCD), has been appointed as Chairman- Logistics for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, to be held in New Delhi.
The appointment is a recognition of Mr. Chadha's standing as one of India's foremost leaders in logistics. With over 32 years of building and leading at the highest levels of India's freight forwarding industry, his selection to helm logistics for a championship of this stature reflects the growing convergence of professional logistics leadership and international sport at the highest level. Mr. Vinet, who also serves as a member of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation and sits on its Competition Committee, brings a unique combination of deep logistics expertise and institutional knowledge of the sport to this appointment. His familiarity with the operational demands of large-scale international sporting events, combined with his standing as one of India's most recognized freight forwarding professionals, made him a natural choice for the role.
"Logistics is the backbone of every great sporting event. The athletes, the equipment, and the entire operational machinery behind a championship of this scale all depend on flawless coordination. I am honored to have been entrusted with this responsibility, and I look forward to ensuring that the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 is delivered with the same precision and professionalism that India's logistics community is capable of," Mr Chadha stated.
About Vinet K. Chadha
Vinet K. Chadha is the Founder and CEO of Combined Logistics Solutions, a full-service international freight forwarding company headquartered in New Delhi. With over 32 years of experience across air, sea, and land freight, he has built Combined Logistics into one of India's most respected names in freight forwarding. He currently serves as Northern Region Chairman of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), one of India's oldest and most distinguished bodies representing the air cargo community. He is also a Senior Strategic Advisor at GLA (Global Logistics Alliance) and a founding member of both X2 Logistics Networks and 1WN (One World Network), two of the world's most prominent freight forwarding networks. In addition to his professional roles, Chadha serves on the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation Competition Committee, reflecting his long-standing engagement with the sport at the international level.
About Combined Logistics Solutions
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in New Delhi, Combined Logistics Solutions is an AEO-certified, ISO 9001-compliant international freight forwarding company offering end-to-end air, sea, and land logistics services. The company has handled logistics for major international events, including Formula One and the World Table Tennis Championship.
About the Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation
The Commonwealth Table Tennis Federation (CTTF) is the governing body for table tennis across Commonwealth nations, responsible for organising and overseeing table tennis competitions at the Commonwealth Games and other major Commonwealth sporting events. The federation is committed to promoting and developing the sport across its member nations, with the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026 in New Delhi being one of its most significant upcoming events.
About ACAAI
The Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI), established in 1970, is one of India's oldest and most respected industry associations representing air cargo agents and freight forwarders. With members across all major Indian cities, ACAAI plays a central role in shaping the policy and operational landscape of India's air cargo sector.
About Air Cargo Club of Delhi (ACCD)
The Air Cargo Club of Delhi (ACCD) is one of India's most prominent platforms for air cargo professionals, bringing together industry leaders, freight forwarders, airlines, and logistics companies operating in the Delhi NCR region. The club plays an active role in fostering networking, knowledge sharing, and industry development within India's air cargo community.
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