Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine - July - August 2024

In this issue

The July August 2024 issue of ITLN focuses on pharmaceutical logistics, cold chain and logistics automation in India. While Cover Story presents logistics as an enabler of India's vision to be the world's pharmacy, Focus is on cold chain logistics and how it is poised to play a crucial role in India's sustainable development goals.

Spotlight talks about how can automation transform India’s logistics sector and the high costs, job displacement, and complex integration challenges it faces. We have a Guest Column on how e-commerce companies are facing stiff competition with quick commerce players expanding to electronic items, mobiles and white goods. We also have an interview with Ramnath Subramaniam of TVS Infrastructure Investment Manager who speaks about TVS ILP’s need for InvIT, challenges and opportunities in the market.

Pharmaceutical logistics landscape of India

India's pharmaceutical exports surged 9.67% to $27.9 billion in 2023-24, despite a 3% dip in overall exports, according to commerce ministry data. The Indian pharma market relies on evolving logistics. With India supplying 60% of the world's vaccines, the sector is projected to generate $7.61 billion in logistics revenue by 2032.

6 mins

How the Indian cold chain logistics is embracing sustainability

With continued focus and investment in sustainable practices, the sector is poised to play a crucial role in India's sustainable development goals while meeting the growing demands of its population.

6 mins

FUTURE PHARMA - DESIGN, MAKE AND AUTOMATE IN INDIA

Imagine if medications and medical supplies were delivered to pharmacies, labs, hospitals or direct to homes the same day they were ordered. What impact would that make on your business? What impact would that 'Make in India'?

3 mins

How can automation transform India's logistics sector

Automation in India's logistics sector can boost efficiency and reduce costs, but it faces high costs, job displacement, and complex integration challenges.

7 mins

E-commerce logistics' challenge with quick commerce

With quick commerce players expanding to electronic items, mobiles and white goods, established e-commerce companies are facing stiff competition while in search of profitability and sustainable business operations.

3 mins

TVS ILP plans InvIT to fund growth

TVS ILP is planning for its maiden InvIT while the Indian warehousing sector is in a boom. Ramnath Subramaniam of TVS Infrastructure Investment Manager speaks about their need for InvIT, challenges and opportunities in the market.

3 mins

"Vadhvan Port to see first vessel berthing by Dec 2029": JNPA chairman

The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved setting up a major port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Palghar District, Maharashtra.

1 min

International cargo operations start from Mangaluru Airport

The integrated cargo terminal at Mangaluru International Airport started international operations on July 2, 2024.

1 min

BLR Airport tops in perishables exports, again

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (KIAB/BI R Airport) announced that it continues to be the No. 1 Airport in India for exporting perishables for the fourth consecutive year with FY 2023-24 recording a total perishable cargo tonnage of 63,188 tonnes, marking 18 percent YoY growth.

1 min

Adani airports handle over one million tonnes cargo in FY2024

Adani Airport Holdings (AAHL) handled one million tonnes of air cargo in the financial year 20232024 (April 2023 to March 2024), an increase of seven percent from last year.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki dispatches 2 million vehicles through Indian Railways

Maruti Suzuki India has Isurpassed a landmark of two million cumulative vehicle dispatches using Indian Railways.

1 min

Shyam Metalics and Energy expands rail infra at Odisha steel plant

Shyam Metalics and Energy announced the expansion of its rail infrastructure at its integrated steel plant located in village Pandloi near Rengali, Sambalpur district, Odisha.

1 min

Shadowfax launches AI-based SF Maps for seamless deliveries

Shadowfax has introduced SF Maps, an advanced Artificial intelligence (Al)-based address intelligence system designed to enhance delivery accuracy and efficiency.

1 min

Japanese logistics firm Seino enters India with Mahindra Logistics JV

The Japanese logistics firm Seino Holdings is entering into the Indian market through a partnership with Mahindra Logistics.

1 min

Blue Dart commences drone deliveries with Skye Air

Blue Dart has successfully launched drone Odeliveries in collaboration with Skye Air.

1 min

IKEA partners with Rhenus ahead of e-commerce expansion in Delhi

IKEA has signed an MoU with Rhenus to elevate the home delivery experience for customers in the Delhi NCR region.

1 min

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Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine Description:

Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN) magazine is one of a kind media venture in India to create a high quality communication platform for both users and logistics service providers to interact and also fill the void of an authentic analytical logistics magazine in India.
ITLN is the flagship magazine of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) India, with a membership of 35,000 CILT members worldwide. Contents include coverage of air, sea, and road & rail transport in general/bulk cargo.