Indian Transport & Logistics News

An inaugural refrigerated container rake, branded “Aushadhi Express”, was flagged off on 2 May 2026 from Inland Container Depot (ICD), Sanatnagar by Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, South Central …

At LogiPharma 2026 in Vienna, Venu Gutlapalli, CDO & Co‑founder of Tag‑N‑Trac, shares how their latest innovations are transforming air freight visibility. From piece‑level and shipment‑level tracking to AI‑driven workflows, …

Siemens Mobility has handed over the first of 1,200 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways for commercial operations and opened the first maintenance depot for the fleet in Visakhapatnam. The …

Envirotainer has named Aymeric Chandavoine as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 May 2026, as it aims to reinforce its role in pharmaceutical cold chain logistics amid growing supply chain …

India’s marine exports have reached a record ₹72,325.82 crore ($8.28 billion) in 2025–26, despite ongoing geopolitical disruptions, tariff pressures and volatile global trade conditions. The country exported 1.93 million tonnes …

Air India SATS Airport Services has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung SDS to enhance collaboration in air cargo operations and improve the efficiency of handling high-value …

WCAworld has introduced GAA NEO, a new sub-network under its affiliate network Global Affinity Alliance (GAA), to bring emerging freight forwarders into its global ecosystem and strengthen collaboration across its …

Kuehne + Nagel has expanded its healthcare logistics network in India with the opening of a temperature-controlled airfreight cross-dock facility in Hyderabad. The company said the investment is aimed at …

Hapag-Lloyd has resumed bookings for cargo movements to and from Upper Gulf locations through third-party feeder services, restoring access to key markets in the Middle East and Indian Subcontinent. The …

Central Railway has commenced automobile loading operations at the Igatpuri Goods Shed, marking a new development in its freight services. The first indent for automobile loading using NMG rakes has …

The logistics giant DHL Group delivered a strong start to 2026 despite geopolitical tensions and ongoing trade disputes. On an organic basis, group revenue rose by 2% in the first …

Global demand for mangoes is expected to remain firm in 2026, led by the United States, which continues to be one of the largest importers of the fruit. Imports into …

India is set to add 62 vessels in FY 2026–27 with an investment of ₹51,383 crore, aiming to build an additional 2.85 million gross tonnage (GT) capacity as part of …

KSH INFRA plans to set up a Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) with a target corpus of about ₹1,250 crore and has appointed Shailesh Agrawal as Head – Fund …

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru recorded steady growth in its cargo business in FY 2025–26, handling 532,000 metric tonnes, a 6% increase year-on-year, supported by strong demand and expanding global connectivity. …

Global freight markets are facing rising costs, tightening capacity and growing uncertainty in May 2026, as geopolitical tensions, fuel volatility and shifting demand patterns impact both air and ocean transport, …

At transport logistic & air cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, Rajarshi Chatterjee of The STAT Trade Times speaks with Dennis Demtröder, CEO of PalNet Air Cargo Products. In this conversation, …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29 inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, one of India’s largest greenfield infrastructure projects, completed in less than 3.5 years and connecting Meerut in western …

Global air cargo demand declined in March 2026, with cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK) falling 4.8% year-on-year, as disruption in the Middle East, seasonal effects and rising costs combined to create a …

The LogiPharma Playbook: 2026 Supply Chain & Logistics Insights is prepared and released by LogiPharma Insights in partnership with Blue Yonder, GXO, project44, tulanā, and TraceLink. The report is a …

Rhenus Group has completed the acquisition of the remaining 49% stake in LBH Group, making it a wholly owned subsidiary and strengthening its global maritime and port logistics network. The …

Global trade has always depended on the sea. Nearly 80 to 90% of goods move by ship, travelling across oceans that appear vast and open. Yet, much of this movement …

DTDC Express has entered into a strategic collaboration with India Post to strengthen logistics infrastructure and expand delivery reach across the country, with the partnership already operational across 21 states …

Indian airline IndiGo has launched a regular all-cargo flight between Kolkata and Kunming on 20 April 2026. The inauguration ceremony was conducted at Kunming Changshui International Airport, and the inbound …

Odisha-based BonV Aero has launched its multi-modular unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), Air Hans, marking its entry into commercial drone logistics. The launch was carried out by Minister of State for …

India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral economic ties. The agreement was signed …

Softlink Global, a provider of an intelligent cloud ERP platform for freight and logistics, has onboarded more than 1,000 users onto a single connected system after over 30 freight forwarders …

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) Kolkata carried out its first-ever midstream container handling operation at Kolkata Dock System (KDS) at 04:30 hrs on 25 April at Diamond Harbour Anchorage. During …

Kuehne+Nagel reported a solid start to 2026, posting first-quarter net turnover of CHF 5.6 billion. EBIT reached CHF 343 million, while earnings totaled CHF 248 million. The Group achieved a …

Shiprocket is strengthening export awareness among MSMEs through its on-ground initiative, ShiprocketX Yatra, held in Bangalore on 24 April 2026. The programme aims to educate MSMEs, D2C brands and emerging …

Global air cargo markets recorded a shift in demand patterns following the onset of conflict in the Middle East, according to data compiled from WorldACD’s air cargo database. The figures …

Mahindra Logistics Ltd. reported a 15 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue at ₹6,999 crore for FY26, with a return to profitability after two financial years, posting a reported profit …

Amazon India has announced plans to invest over ₹2,800 crore to strengthen associate safety, health and financial wellbeing while expanding its operations network across the country. The investment forms part …

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Phase 1 of an Integrated Logistics Park (ILP) planned in Navi Mumbai. The project will be …

DP World has launched its flagship Swasthya Kendra in Gujarat, marking the first step in a nationwide mission to build a network of accessible wellbeing hubs for India’s trucking community, …

DTDC Express has elevated Rishi Sareen as Chief Operations Officer and Suraj Sud as Chief Technology Officer as part of efforts to strengthen its core functions and support its Vision …

French shipping group CMA CGM has reflagged its fifth vessel under the Indian flag, marking a further step in strengthening its presence in the country. The vessel, CMA CGM VILA …

Indian Railways has, for the first time, transported a full milk cargo train to Jammu and Kashmir, marking a step towards improving dairy supplies in the Kashmir Valley. A train …

Allcargo Logistics has appointed Samir Ahuja as Chief of Sales – Express, designating him as part of the company’s senior management with effect from April 23, 2026. The appointment has …

Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has appointed Shri Vivek Gupta as Director (Finance) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 21 April 2026, following approval from the Ministry of …

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai has seized 132 containers of smuggled agricultural goods worth about ₹139 crore at Nhava Sheva Port and arrested the importer linked to the …

Relaxo Footwear has recently collaborated with Unicommerce to reach its audience more quickly and conveniently via online channels, as the company is growing rapidly. The company’s e-commerce business is expanding, …

Ekart, the logistics arm of Flipkart, has expanded its partnership with IKEA to enable sustainable last-mile deliveries in Chennai, with all orders in the city now being fulfilled through a …

Shadowfax Technologies Limited has launched ‘Shadowfax 360’, a unified digital shipping platform aimed at enabling small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands to register and begin shipping within …

Magma has launched SamyakEco, an AI-led technology platform designed to improve transparency, efficiency and compliance in sustainable industrial supply chains. Developed by MagmaGreen, the platform is built for recyclers, sustainable …

Borzo, a global intra-city delivery platform for businesses and individuals, has appointed Darryl Dias as Country Head – India. The appointment comes as India has emerged as Borzo’s largest and …

Welspun One and Indev Infra have entered into a strategic partnership with the allotment of 2.10 lakh sq. ft. of Grade A+ space at WTC Nhava Sheva (JNPA SEZ). The …

Indian Railways has successfully completed the supply of ten locomotives to Maputo, Mozambique, with the final two units reaching their destination in April 2026. This delivery marks the completion of …

The World Cargo Alliance Foundation is playing a vital role in mobilising immediate aid and support after Cyclone Ditwah in November 2025, in Sri Lanka, to affected communities across the …

At transport logistic & air cargo India 2026 in Mumbai, Rajarshi Chatterjee of The STAT Trade Times speaks with Priyanka Shivan, Head of Supply Chain – South Asia at Clariant …