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"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.

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.

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.

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.

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'?

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.

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.

Connecting India With Multi-Modal Logistics

Today, logistics cost in India accounts for 13-17 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is nearly double (6-9 percent) the logistics cost to GDP ratio in developed countries such as the US, Hong Kong and France. Much of these escalating costs are due to the absence of efficient intermodal and multimodal transport systems. But with the government giving infrastructure status to the logistics sector, development of multimodal transport networks and initiatives to set up industrial corridors and logistics parks, a massive transformation of the country’s logistics landscape is underway.

By 2020 Our Target Will Be 50 Percent Revenue From Exports

Since 1996 Gandhi Automations has been a leader in manufacturing as well as exporting, distributing and installing entrance automation systems and loading bay equipment that are problem free and easy to operate. The company specialises in designing, manufacturing and installing customised products conforming to the highest safety standards complemented with reliability and energy efficiency. Samir Gandhi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Gandhi Automations, speaks to Indian Transport and Logistics News, about manufacturing, exports, market share and potential growth in this sector over the coming years.

Why Is Everyone Afraid To Share Data? GPLS Finds

At the third Global Pharma Logistics Summit 2019 organised by Indian Transport & Logistics News, panelists discussed technological advancements, creation of data, the existence of trust deficit in sharing data, need for educating and building a skilled workforce for better handling of pharma cargo.

Toxic Slowdown In Auto Sector, EVs To Disrupt The Market

When festive season sales failed to cheer the auto industry, logistics providers have taken it as an opportunity to utilise this period to create value by streamlining their operations. With the Indian government's ambitious plans of shifting the focus to electric vehicles by 2023, logistics providers are upgrading their capabilities to handle the complex auto parts and developing technology to track the entire supply chain journey.

Looking Beyond IMO's Global Sulphur Cap

The IMO's move to introduce a 'global sulphur cap' presents a significant regulatory move aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions and making shipping more environmentally responsible and friendly. We probe how shipping lines are preparing for the big move and the alternatives like LNG, hydrogen, and LEO, a blend of lignin and ethanol.

Reinventing Global Trade Using Blockchain

It is claimed that blockchain could boost global trade by $1 Trillion in 10 years. Discover how Port of Rotterdam is embracing this technology to strengthen its smart logistics and maritime hub.

Machine Protection Doors: Protecting People And Enhancing Productivity

Machine protection doors are found in many areas of industrial production - they are required to meet stringent safety requirements.

Freightbro Elite- Deliver An Exceptional Freight Forwarding Experience

Freight forwarding has largely remained an industry dictated by inefficiencies due to traditional mandates of conducting business.

Driving Into A World Of Opportunities India Auto Show

India Auto Show, organised by NESCO Exhibitions, will be held from October 3-5 at Hall 8 of Bombay Exhibition Center in Mumbai.

Digitising Freight Forwarding For A Seamless Supply Chain

FreightBro, a digital platform for freight forwarders and Journal of Commerce (JOC.com), a portal for news about container shipping & logistics have organised the latter's first ‘India Logistics Technology Summit’ on August 22 in Navi Mumbai.

Customer Centricity Key To All E-commerce Business Decisions

At the inaugural Ecommerce Logistics Summit 2019, stakeholders came together for compelling deliberations on issues facing the industry. Building business intelligence, keeping the customer at the centre, understanding regulation for smoother business were among the key points discussed by enthusiastic panel members.

Building Logistics Competencies For India's Pharma Exports

Over the last 30 years, India’s pharmaceutical industry has evolved from being almost non-existent to becoming a world leader in the production of high quality generic drugs. At the same time, medical science and medical technology have also advanced leaps and bounds with drugs becoming more sensitive than ever before. To counteract this complexity and create worldwide quality standards, Indian pharma players in tandem with their logistics counterparts are trying to ace cold chain standards by connecting quality with technology.

Booming Ecommerce Opportunities Discussed At Locus Event

FMCG players are looking towards rural India as their new growth avenue. FMCG 2025 deliberates on capturing the mind space of millennials who have a shorter attention span and different priorities than the older generations.

ACAAI Appoints Sunil Arora As President, Afzal Malbarwala As Vice-president

Sunil Arora of Delta Air Freight has been appointed as the president of the Air Cargo Agents Association of India (ACAAI) for 2019-2020.

Logistics Deep-Tech Into Loading  

Nishith Rastogi worked with Amazon building algorithms to counter credit card fraud. He cofounded Ride Safe, a women safety initiative that uses cutting edge algorithms to provide a safe commuting experience.

Air Express Riding High On E-commerce

The exponential growth in e-commerce has propelled air express industry to shift from an absolute B2B focus to also addressing B2Crelated requirements. With now customer expectations raised by several notches, the need of the hour is to fine tune government policies and infrastructure with the business requirements to ensure an integrated supply chain.

The Right Balance​​​​​​​ Between Time &​​​​​​​ Temperature

With India becoming one of the fastest growing perishables and pharma export market, the logistics industry looks to explore its amazing potential. The stakeholders will have to continuously adapt to the unique requirements of these time and temperature sensitive products and come up with the most tailored solutions to make it a win-win situation for all.

Women In Logistics Breaking Barriers

Gender diversity in an organisation is being viewed as a building block for success. Logistics companies are facilitating the inclusion and retention of women through mentoring, training and awareness initiatives. All of them have policies in place to make it conducive for women. The industry is realising the potential of gender balanced teams due to its positive impact on performance that also finds validation in numerous studies.

Contract Logistics A Whole​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ New Game

With increasing globalisation and ease to trade, Indian firms are demanding new logistics capabilities and more complex solutions from their 3PL partners. Greater acceptance of demand driven logistics practices brings forth a plethora of complexities into the supply chain and generate the need for contract logistics providers to deliver more expertise-driven services.

indian pharma goes the extramile

the global pharmaceutical industry has maintained an upward growth trajectory despite regulatory changes, constant public scrutiny and high demand for temperature and time controlled shipments. in this fast evolving marketplace, india has established itself as a global manufacturing and research hub, in which a well-organized logistics and supply chain sector has played an important role.

E-commerce Thrust for Air Express

With the burgeoning e-commerce sector and other new age industries in India, the air express industry is turning out to be a pivotal segment for enhancing exports, especially in the SME segment.

Uncluttering Intra-City Logistics With Technology

Logistics marketplace ‘Porter’ deals in tech-enabled intra-city logistics. The online marketplace offers mini-trucks (LCVs) to SMEs, small businesses and individuals on demand as well as on fixed arrangement basis. Founded in 2014 by three IIT graduates Pranav Goel, Uttam Digga and Vikas Chaudhary, the company seeks to eliminate the inefficiencies existing in the intra city logistics market with the use of its proprietary technology platform. The company has raised Rs 35 crore in Series A funding from Sequoia, Kae Capital and other investors. Pranav Goel, Cofounder and CEO of Porter talks to Shreya Bhattacharya to reveal more…..

Working in India Is Something That I Will Never Forget

The story and success of Emirates Airline is so intertwined with the incredible development and the envious growth of Dubai as a cosmopolitan city that keeps setting new global benchmarks in urban development and living. The airline has achieved phenomenal growth in the three decades that it has been in operation.