In this issue

In the July-August issue of Indian Transport & Logistics News, the cover story talks about the increased focus on India’s port infrastructure and regulatory relaxations. The recent amendments in cabotage laws are likely to increase utilisation of Indian ports as transshipment hubs.

The issue also carries an exclusive interview of Ajit Venkataraman, MD, APM Terminals Inland Services South Asia, who talks about how his organisation is meeting with rapidly changing customer demands.

Our special reports focuses on logistics industry’s contribution in facilitating India’s growth potential and also how the free trade warehousing zones and logistics parks offer significant opportunities for collaboration and private sector investments.

Guest author Sabyasachi Mukherjee writes on the logic of Incoterms. Also, the guest column by Nishith Rastogi will give you a fair picture of how 3PL companies can benefit by partnering with companies that harvest their data to solve operational glitches in real-time.

The industry report will give you a glimpse of how logistics players are tailoring their services as per the need of fashion and apparel industry.

Also, do not miss to read the latest news from aviation, shipping, transport, logistics and rail sectors.

Building Port Infrastructure To Boost Indian Exports

With the recent relaxation on cabotage laws for foreign vessels, there could be an increased utilisation of Indian ports as transshipment hubs, contributing positively to cargo traffic within India.

10 mins

Why 3PL Companies Must Consider Outsourcing To Logistics Partners

Have you ever wondered why a company should outsource its core competency? NISHITH RASTOGI argues the reasons.

3 mins

Sewing Services To The Needs Of Fast Fashion

Whether it is getting the latest top secret collections delivered safely and securely to the ramp or responding to the ‘need it now’ approach of e-commerce customers or exporting high end fashion apparels out of the country, logistics players are well aware of the demands and are tailoring their services as per client's expectations.

8 mins

FTWZS & Logistics Parks Fostering Growth

These are heady times for India’s logistics sector. as the country aspires to become a global powerhouse for manufacturing, government initiatives, unified tax reforms and increasing transparency give that extra edge to the sector. What’s more, free trade warehousing zones and logistics parks offer significant opportunities for collaboration and private sector investments.

7 mins

The Logic Of Incoterms

Incoterms are a set of rules which define the responsibilities of sellers and buyers for the delivery of goods under sales contracts. first published by the ICC in 1936, the Incoterms rules are revised from time to time. the latest revision came into force in January 2011, replacing the version published in 2000. Sabyasachi Mukherjee explains the terms and put them in the context of current global trade and commerce.

6 mins

CSIA Mumbai Receives Three-Year Renewal Of ACI's Level 3+ Neutrality

GVK Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), the company that administers the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has become the only airport in the country and second globally, to achieve a three-year extension of ACI’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) ‘Level 3+ Neutrality’ certification.

1 min

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Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine Description:

Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN) magazine is one of a kind media venture in India to create a high quality communication platform for both users and logistics service providers to interact and also fill the void of an authentic analytical logistics magazine in India.
ITLN is the flagship magazine of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) India, with a membership of 35,000 CILT members worldwide. Contents include coverage of air, sea, and road & rail transport in general/bulk cargo.