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India air cargo hit as Gulf capacity drops, costs surge
India's air cargo sector is facing disruption as Middle Eastern carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo, Etihad Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo reduce operations, removing significant capacity from key trade lanes.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Ritco Logistics adds 100 vehicles for steel and infra sectors
Ritco Logistics has expanded its fleet with 100 heavy-duty customised vehicles to support steel and infrastructure sector logistics.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
GatiShakti reviews seven projects to ease freight and congestion
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is evaluating seven highway projects under the PM GatiShakti framework to improve freight efficiency and reduce congestion.
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March - April 2026
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Manufacturing surge reshapes India's export logistics play
India's ambitious manufacturing push aims for a 25% GDP share by 2035. It is gaining momentum and transforming the nation's export logistics landscape.
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March - April 2026
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Mumbai's mega logistics bet Building India's Dubai-style cargo hub
With Navi Mumbai airport, JNPA and the DFC coming together, India may be laying the foundation for an integrated air-sea-rail logistics network.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
FedEx begins work on a ₹2,500 crore NMIA cargo hub
FedEx has begun construction of its first dedicated integrated cargo terminal in India at Navi Mumbai International Airport with an investment exceeding ₹2,500 crore.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Government launches ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved the ₹497 crore Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation scheme to support exporters impacted by disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Introduced under the Export Promotion Mission, the scheme offers up to 100% additional risk coverage for shipments between February 14 and March 15, 2026, and up to 95% coverage from March 16 to June 15, 2026.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
ColdStar opens second Pune hub to expand cold chain capacity
ColdStar Logistics has launched a second 220,000 ColdStar second sq ft temperature-controlled facility in Pune to strengthen its cold chain network.
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March - April 2026
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Russi Batliwala A lifetime shaping global air cargo
Global air cargo veteran Russi Batliwala has been conferred with The STAT Trade Times’ Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th edition of air cargo India in Mumbai on February 25, 2026, for his contribution to the international air cargo fraternity.
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March - April 2026
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Air cargo industry seeks demurrage waiver amid export disruption
Air Cargo Agents Association of India has urged regulators, including the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to suspend demurrage charges on export consignments stranded at airports due to flight disruptions linked to the Iran-US conflict.
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March - April 2026
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Sonowal launches ₹1,500 crore projects in VOC Port infrastructure push
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid foundation stones for ₹1,500 crore worth of projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, focusing on infrastructure, renewable energy, digital systems, and heritage.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Hapag-Lloyd bets big on India amid global shipping risks
CEO Rolf Habben Jansen outlines ₹20,000 crore India plans even as Gulf tensions disrupt operations and delay shipments.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
How is IKEA powering India growth through smart logistics from Pune?
In an exclusive interview with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Saiba Suri, Country Customer Fulfilment Manager at IKEA India, explains how the company is strengthening logistics and fulfilment following its Pune city store launch.
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March - April 2026
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CMA CGM marks 400th vessel with methanol- powered ship launch
CMA CGM has taken delivery of its 400th owned vessel, CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion strategy.
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March - April 2026
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BLR Airport posts steady 5% cargo growth in calendar year 2025
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) posted steady cargo growth in calendar year 2025, handling 520,985 metric tonnes, up 5% year on year.
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January - February 2026
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Mumbai airport to suspend freighter flights for runway, apron work
Mumbai's primary airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), has announced a temporary suspension of dedicated freighter operations from August 2026 through May 2027.
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January - February 2026
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Allcargo Terminals doubles capacity at JNP facility to 3.6 lakh TEUs
Allcargo Terminals, a subsidiary of the Allcargo Group, announced an expansion of its container freight station (CFS) near Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNP).
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January - February 2026
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Why India is becoming central to Flexport's next growth phase
Driven by customer demand, Flexport is expanding in India, adapting workflows, building tech teams and targeting inland logistics opportunities.
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January - February 2026
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GMR Aero Cargo boosts efficiency with new cold chain truck
GMP reefer truck MR Aero Cargo and Logistics has introduced India's first airside reefer truck at Hyderabad Airport to guarantee consistent temperature control for goods in transit between the terminal and the aircraft.
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January - February 2026
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Alstom wins ₹652 crore contract to maintain 300 WAG-12B locomotives
Alstom has announced a new contract with Indian Railways (IR) to provide comprehensive maintenance for its high-powered WAG-12B electric locomotives.
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January - February 2026
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India's supply chains move from scale to strategy
As global trade patterns grow more volatile and automotive supply chains face sustained pressure from tariffs, geopolitics and technology shifts, discussions at the Auto SCM Summit 2025 reflected a clear recalibration in how India's role is being defined.
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January - February 2026
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Adani Ports launches Inland Container Depot at Malur near Bengaluru
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) launched its Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Malur near Bengaluru, marking the start of operations of a new logistics facility aimed at improving railand road-based cargo movement for South India.
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January - February 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
How Sports Logistics is powering India's Global stage
Before a single ticket is scanned or a broadcast signal goes live, sport begins somewhere far less visible. It begins in warehouses, on rail sidings, inside containers, and across planning rooms where timelines are fixed and there is no room for improvisation.
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January - February 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
JNPA goes full digital with indigenous Harbour Management System
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA), India's largest container gateway at Nhava Sheva, has officially transitioned to a paper-free environment with the rollout of a comprehensive, end-to-end digital Harbour Management System (HMS).
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January - February 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
The unfulfilled promise of MOOWR: Why India's manufacturing engine stalls at the warehouse door
India's bid to replicate the friction-free efficiency of global trade hubs is stumbling at the warehouse door, as the ambitious MOOWR scheme struggles to overcome a deep-seated trust deficit between manufacturers and customs authorities.
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January - February 2026
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Air Cargo Amid Volatility How India stays on course
India's air cargo market is booming, but geopolitical disruptions are forcing carriers and GSAs to rethink operations.
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January - February 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
TVS Supply Chain wins Daimler deal for in-plant logistics in Chennai
TVS Supply Chain Solutions has secured a three-year contract from Daimler India Commercial Vehicles to manage in-plant warehouse operations at the commercial vehicle manufacturer's facility in Chennai.
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January - February 2026
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What global forwarders want from India in 2026
Global logistics players looking at India in 2026 are clear about one thing: growth alone is no longer sufficient. What matters now is predictability.
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January - February 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
India's logistics cities Powering the next wave of trade and growth
From metros to Tier-2 cities, India's logistics hubs are evolving with policy support, investment, and modern supply chain design.
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January - February 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Yamato Group opens largest overseas logistics centre in India
Yamato Logistics India, a subsidiary of Japan's Yamato Holdings, opened the NH8 (Sidhrawali) Logistics Center in Haryana, marking the Yamato Group's largest overseas logistics base.
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