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BLR Airport reports highest-ever cargo tonnage in CY2024

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) reported its highest-ever annual cargo tonnage of 496,227 MT, reflecting strong performance in both international and domestic segments during the calendar year 2024 (CY 2024), a 17 percent increase compared to CY 2023.

Alta Capital-owned EcoBox Industrial Parks acquires 50 acres in Chennai

Ene coBox Industrial Parks, a newly formed operating platform of Alta Capital's Logicap Advisors, has acquired 50 acres of land for greenfield development in Mannur, Chennai.

Will Indian air cargo growth outpace structural challenges?

India's air cargo industry is poised at a turning point, fueled by rapid economic growth, government initiatives like Make in India, and rising global demand for electronics, pharmaceuticals, and perishable exports. However, the sector faces hurdles such as overreliance on a few airports, infrastructure gaps, and geopolitical shifts. Will India's air cargo soar to global leadership or struggle under these challenges?

Allcargo Terminals renews partnership with CWC Mundra

Sout peedy Multimodes, a subsidiary of Allcargo Terminals, has renewed its partnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) Mundra for six years.

Sumadhura leases warehouse to Zepto, NX Logistics in Bengaluru

Sumadhura Group has leased a 1.8 lakh sq. ft warehousing facility to Zepto and NX Logistics India (Part of Nippon Express) at the 100-acre Sumadhura Logistics Park in Bengaluru.

Blue Dart unveils India's largest integrated operating facility in Delhi

Blue Dart has launched India's largest low-emission integrated operating facility of 2.5 lakh sq ft in Bijwasan, Delhi.

Charting India's automotive logistics future amidst disruption, innovation

Pune hosted Auto SCM Summit 2024, where industry leaders gathered to navigate the complexities of India's automotive supply chain. Key themes included inventory planning, geopolitical disruptions, technological advancements, and the transition to sustainable transportation.

JNPA reports highest-ever container throughput of 7 mn TEUS in CY2024

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) handled the highest-ever container throughput of 7.05 million TEUS in the calendar year 2024 (from Jan-2024 to Dec-2024) which is 11 percent higher as compared to the previous calendar year 2023.

Air India expands SATS, WFS ties with 14 new global contracts

Air India has extended its collaboration Awith SATS and its wholly owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) by awarding 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across major international airports.

Supply chain challenges of personalised drugs, and ways to tackle them

The task for all players in the chain is to remember what is at stake here a patient’s life and how best to ensure medicines reach them on time and in desired condition.

How the 10-minute promise is shaping the future of Indian consumers

With around 2,000 dark stores across major cities and a projected CAGR of 16.07%, India's quick commerce revolution is poised to transform the future of retail.

India Post's transformation from letters to a logistics powerhouse

Around the historic Kabutar Khana, a spot where people traditionally fed pigeons, situated in front of the iconic General Post Office (GPO) outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, a dwindling community of letter writers once clung to a fading tradition.

Quick-commerce & technology push Indian inventories to precision logistics

India's intralogistics market is experiencing a shift, driven by rapid advancements in technology and the demand for faster, more precise supply chains. This evolution is reshaping industries across e-commerce, manufacturing, and beyond.

IndoSpace to invest ₹4500 cr in Tamil Nadu over next three years

IndoSpace announced plans to increase its investments up to ₹4,500 crore in new logistics and warehouse parks in Tamil Nadu.

TVS ILP to invest ₹200 crore to build grade-A logistics park in Indore

TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) has announced its entry into the Indore market by acquiring 20 acres of land in Pithampur Sector 7 from the Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC).

KSH opens new 40,000 sq ft multi-client warehouse in Bangalore

KSH Integrated Logistics announced the expansion of its warehousing operations in Bommasandra, Bangalore with a multiclient warehousing facility spreading across 40.000 sq ft.

TATA-Airbus opens the C295 aircraft manufacturing facility in India

In a major boost to India’s defence and aviation industries, in October 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, where the Airbus C295 aircraft will be manufactured.

FedEx partners with Invest India to support One District One Product

FedEx announced its collaboration with Invest India to support the Government of India’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative and aim to boost the growth of Indian small businesses by providing them with access to global markets, capacity building, and branding opportunities.

UPS launches tempcontrolled pharma facility in Hyderabad

UPS has launched its specialised healthcare focused cross-docking facility in Hyderabad.

SeaLead's ANIDEA service to connect Asia, India & East Africa

SeaLead has announced the launch of its revamped ANIDEA(Asia and India, East Africa) service, connecting the Far East, West India, and East Africa.

JSW Infrastructure to develop Murbe Port near Vadhvan

The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) has granted a letter of intent to JSW Infrastructure to develop a multipurpose port at Murbe in Palghar on public-private partnership (PPP).

Adani Ports H1FY2025 net profit up 42% at ₹5,520cr

Adani Ports reported a 42 percent increase in net profit at ₹5,520 crore for the first half of the financial year 2024-25 compared to ₹3,381 crore in the same period last year.

Sustainable supply chains From emissions to efficiency in India

India's logistics sector is rapidly adopting sustainability measures to cut emissions and enhance efficiency, aligning with the country's pledge to reduce emissions intensity by 45% by 2030.

Urban congestion to remote delivery Tackling India's logistics puzzle

The last mile is no longer just the final step in logistics but the frontier of innovation and efficiency in India. With emerging technologies like drones, Al-driven tools, and collaborations across the logistics spectrum, India is not only addressing its unique logistical challenges but setting the stage for a globally competitive, future-ready supply chain ecosystem.

Bastian Solutions Engineering India's material handling evolution

Vinayak Bhat, General Manager, Bastian Solutions, sheds light on India's rapidly evolving material handling landscape. Bhat discusses how the company's customer-first approach, modular solutions, and Toyota-backed quality are empowering Indian businesses to enhance scalability, throughput, and competitiveness.

Indian perishables exports a sweet success story

All key players in the supply chain are investing to increase capacity, upgrade technology and focus on sustainability.

What drives India's evolving automotive supply chain?

As India's automotive sector advances towards sustainability, rising EV adoption, robust policies, and tech-driven supply chains fuel its global leadership ambitions.

Smartr Logistics temporarily pauses lightweight (e-comm, BFSI) service

Smartr Logistics has decided to temporarily pause the lightweight e-commerce and Banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) services under Aerex category.

Flipkart expands network, hiring ahead of The Big Billion Days 2024

Ahead of The Big Billion Days (TBBD) 2024, Flipkart has launched 11 new fulfilment centres (FCs) across nine cities, bringing the total number of FCs in India to 83.

Amazon to enable $13 billion in exports from India by 2024-end

Amazon Global Selling, in the last nine years, has empowered over 150,000 Indian exporters to build globally recognised brands across 18+ international Amazon sites.