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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.

TVS ILP enters Andhra Pradesh with 3 lakh sqft facility in Vijayawada

TVS Industrial and Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) has expanded to Andhra Pradesh with a warehousing facility spanning 13 acres in Vijayawada.

CWC selects Horizon as lead partner to develop warehouses

Horizon Industrial Parks, a logistics platform in India owned and managed by Blackstone Real Estate funds, has been chosen as the lead partner by the Central Warehousing Corporation, a public warehouse operator under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, to manage a portfolio of 13 last-mile logistics assets.

Macrotech buys 2 firms to bolster logistics park, warehouse vertical

The real estate firm Macrotech Developers (formerly Lodha Developers) has announced the acquisition of Opexefi Services and One Box Warehouse.

GMR Airports to buy 10% additional stake in Delhi Airport for $126mn

GMR Airports Infrastructure (GIL) has signed a share purchase agreement with Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide (Fraport) for buying its current minority 10 percent equity stake in Delhi International Airport (DIAL), a subsidiary of GIL.

India's APEDA-certified pomegranates debut in Australia

India reached a new milestone in perishable exports by shipping pomegranates for the first time from the farms of India to the people of Australia.

India to export homegrown aircraft, says Civil Aviation Minister

\"We want to manufacture aircraft in India on a large scale, not just to meet domestic demand but to become an exporter of aircraft,\" announced India's Civil Aviation Minister, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, at a press meet after his inaugural session at the 10th edition of PHDCCI Aviation & Air Cargo Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on September 4, 2024.

DP World Mundra achieves record throughput in July

DP World Mundra handled its highest-ever monthly throughput of 1,29,368 TEUs in July 2024.

India coal imports up 10%, but growth could slow

India, the world’s second-largest coal importer, saw its electricity generation rise nine percent year-on-year between January and July 2024.

Adani Ports buys 80% stake in Astro Offshore for $185mn

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80 percent stake in Astro in an all-cash deal for $185 million, implying an enterprise value of $235 million.

JNPA handles all-time high monthly container traffic in August 2024

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) handled 639,336 TEUs in August 2024 which is an all-time high monthly container traffic at the port, surpassing the previous highest of 603,217 TEUs handled in July 2024, driven by export growth of 19 percent in comparison with Aug 2023.

PM lays foundation stone of ₹76,000cr Vadhvan Port in Palghar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of ₹76,000 crore Vadhvan Port in Palghar, Maharashtra on August 30, 2024.

JSW to invest ₹2,359 crore for Jaigarh, Dharamtar Ports expansion

JSW Infrastructure, a subsidiary of the JSW Group and India's second-largest private commercial port operator, has approved a capital expenditure of ₹2,359 crore to expand capacity at its Jaigarh and Dharamtar ports in Maharashtra.

How much ownership do you take in your pharma supply chain?

The best way to mitigate challenges in the pharma supply chain is by infusing a sense of responsibility and ownership in the workforce. GPLS 2024 delved deep into this subject and encouraged the audience to be more proactive and collaborative.

How Drones in India are Revolutionising Healthcare Logistics

As the technology continues to evolve and regulatory frameworks adapt, the future of drone-powered healthcare logistics in India looks increasingly bright.

From bytes to billions - Data-driven logistics reshaping India's economy

India's logistics market, projected to reach $557.4 billion by 2032, is poised for transformation through data-driven decision-making. With current logistics costs at 16 per cent of GDP compared to 8-10 per cent in developed economies, the sector faces challenges but holds significant potential for improvement.

NLP drives India's efforts to improve logistics efficiency

Logistics costs are declining in India, thanks to multiple initiatives by the governments and the corporate sector.

Maritime makeover - India's bold moves in global supply chain arena

As India is poised for transformation with major infrastructure projects and strategic agreements, the shipping industry faces a crossroads between ambitious growth and daunting challenges. Recent developments promise to reshape its role on the global stage, yet hidden obstacles could impact this transformation. What does the future hold for India's maritime ambitions?

IndiGo CarGo signs interline deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo

Air France KLM Martinair A Cargo (AFKLMP) and IndiGo CarGo announced the signing of an extensive interline agreement connecting their networks.

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.

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.

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.

Blue Dart commences drone deliveries with Skye Air

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

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.

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.

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.

International cargo operations start from Mangaluru Airport

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

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.