Indian Transport & Logistics News

In a strategic move to capitalise on Asia's rapidly expanding manufacturing and industrial sector, Sarjak Container Lines (SCL) has announced a strategic agency partnership with Vantage Logistics Corporation. The alliance …

India and Rwanda held the first session of their India–Rwanda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) in New Delhi on July 30–31, 2026, marking a step toward strengthening bilateral trade and economic …

Australia’s newest international airport has put cargo first. Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) began commercial freighter operations on July 24, 2026 — three months before its first scheduled passenger flight. …

IndiGo has announced that Willie Walsh has assumed charge as its Chief Executive Officer, taking over the leadership of the airline as it enters its next phase of growth and …

Despite its strategic geographic advantages, India continues to miss out on lucrative sea-air cargo transhipment opportunities due to a crippling combination of physical infrastructure gaps, disconnected customs systems, and complex …

The Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, has launched India’s first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP). The product, designed …

GreenLine Mobility Solutions has partnered with Dabur India to help decarbonise the FMCG company's road logistics operations by deploying LNG-powered heavy commercial trucks across its supply chain. Under the partnership, …

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) will handle its first international dedicated freighter operation tonight (1 August), with IndiGo CarGo's freighter departing for Sharjah at 10 p.m. IST. The aircraft, an …

Blue Dart Express reported a 15% year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to ₹16.58 billion for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 85% to …

In a landmark achievement for healthcare and emergency medical logistics, Indian Railways has successfully transported a live donor heart by train for the first time in the country's history. The …

India's cold chain industry is evolving beyond storage and transportation, with customers increasingly demanding dependable, technology-enabled supply chains that can deliver consistent quality across the country. Sameer Varma, Executive Director, …

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) reported financials for the quarter ended on June 30, 2026, with consolidated revenue rising 19% year on year to ₹108.21 billion, EBITDA …

Inventory has long been treated as a sign of preparedness. In many businesses, a fuller warehouse once felt safer than a lean one, because it seemed to protect service, reduce …

Air India, SkyDrive Inc. and Suzuki Motor Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding on July 31 to conduct a joint feasibility study on the use of eVTOL aircraft for medical …

Ground transport inside Kerala has historically faced an uphill battle. The state's geography, which stretches linearly along the southwestern edge of India, means that domestic cargo movement has heavily relied …

Transport Corporation of India Ltd. (TCI), India's integrated multimodal logistics and supply chain solutions provider, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a 9.1% …

Allcargo Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Maritime Foundation, India's premier maritime think tank, on July 30 in Mumbai, in a partnership aimed at driving future-ready maritime …

India's first Vande Bharat platform-based Freight Electric Multiple Unit, also known as the Gati Shakti cargo train, began technical trials at the Kota Division of West Central Railway in Rajasthan …

AGOS Aviation has become a Strategic Partner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), strengthening its engagement with the global air transport community and enabling it to contribute to the …

Assam has exported its first consignment of Purabi Ice Cream to the Kingdom of Bhutan, marking a milestone for the state's dairy sector. The shipment of 5,627 litres was flagged …

What began as a welfare crisis became one of the most remarkable live animal logistics operations ever undertaken. From Canada to the U.S., six beluga whales were safely relocated through …

As global trade lanes evolve and regional airspace restrictions impact Middle East air freight operations, how is Oman Air Cargo adapting its strategy to keep global supply chains moving? In …

ClickPost has launched its Cross-Border Logistics Intelligence Platform, allowing Indian brands to manage international shipping operations through a single interface. The platform is already being used by direct-to-consumer (D2C), retail …

Ekart, the Flipkart Group's supply chain arm, has opened its pan-India logistics network to businesses across India, giving MSMEs, D2C brands, FMCG companies and enterprises access to the same logistics …

India has become the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, contributing 311,936 maritime professionals and accounting for 12.16% of the global seafaring workforce. …

Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone in cross-border freight connectivity with the successful operation of the first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar Customs Yard …

The Indian government is investing heavily in infrastructure to strengthen the country's trade and logistics capabilities. From the commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, India's first deep-water transshipment port, to …

Think about the last time something in a supply chain went wrong. A shipment got stuck. A warehouse ran out of stock just when demand picked up. A truck reached …

Fashion may begin on the runway, but its journey starts long before the lights come on. Every collection showcased at Paris Fashion Week relies on a sophisticated global supply chain …

Euroairlines has appointed Aeroprime Group as its exclusive Cargo General Sales Agent (GSA) for India and Passenger GSA for the UAE, strengthening its presence in two key aviation markets. Under …

The ePlane Company announced five strategic partnerships at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to strengthen the supply chain supporting its e200X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The partnerships …

Avalon Cargo Melbourne has welcomed the first-ever scheduled Saudia Cargo freighter service from Riyadh via Kuala Lumpur, making history as the first Australian airport to receive freight under the Australia-Saudi …

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has launched a six-month Structured Onboard Training Programme for General Purpose (GP) Rating and Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC) trainees to …

India's 142 operational Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCTs) handled 146 million tonnes (MT) of freight during FY2025-26 and attracted around ₹100 billion in private investment, the Ministry of Railways said. …

Kamarajar Port(KPL) has signed a five-year agreement with Isuzu Motors India (IMIPL) for the export of commercial vehicles through the port's General Cargo Berth. Under the agreement, Isuzu Motors will …

Passenger jets grabbed the headlines at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, but the air cargo industry made some of the biggest moves behind the scenes. In this episode of Business …

For the first time in its 80-year history, Saadia Zahidi has been appointed as IATA's first female Director General. A long-time leader at the World Economic Forum, Zahidi will take …

ATC has completed its first dedicated Nepal-bound NMG rake, transporting 100 Mahindra tractors from Nagpur to Raxaul on the Nepal border on 23 July 2026. The end-to-end movement was managed …

DP World has reached an agreement in principle with the Fujairah Ports Authority under a 50-year concession to develop two new terminals on the UAE's east coast. The project includes …

Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, has launched a fleet of heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs) as part …

Dedicated main-deck freighter capacity remains indispensable to global trade — even as geopolitical volatility, OEM delivery delays, and aging fleets reshape the calculus for operators worldwide. In this panel from …

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata has resumed coastal thermal coal handling at the Mechanical Thermal Coal Handling Facility at Berth No. 3 of its Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), restoring …

At the inaugural Global Event Logistics Summit (GELS) in Bangkok, moderator Reji John, Editor of STAT Publishing Group, sat down with four leaders shaping the logistics behind the world's biggest …

The ePlane Company and Apollo Hospitals have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce electric air ambulances and medical delivery drones into India's emergency healthcare system. The partnership aims …

Allcargo Logistics is strengthening supply chains for India's specialised MSME clusters by providing integrated, technology-enabled logistics solutions through its Domestic Supply Chain, Express Distribution and Consultative Logistics businesses. The company …

India and Panama have agreed to strengthen their maritime partnership by expanding cooperation in logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development and digital transformation. The agreement was discussed during bilateral talks …

The Switzerland-based logistics company Kuehne+Nagel reported strong second-quarter 2026 results, with its air logistics business delivering double-digit growth in revenue and earnings, supported by demand from the technology sector, market …

Indian Railways has approved the construction of a 14.52 km third line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur on South Eastern Railway in West Bengal at a cost of …

Cold Chain Technologies has launched EcoFlex XS, a new extra-small addition to its EcoFlex reusable shipping portfolio, designed to meet rising demand for compact temperature-controlled logistics solutions. The new shipper …

Envirotainer has opened a new station in Navi Mumbai, expanding its network in one of the world's largest pharmaceutical manufacturing and export hubs. The facility is the company's sixth station …