Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine - May-June 2026

In this issue

India’s logistics and trade ecosystem is entering a decisive phase, and this edition reflects the scale of ambition shaping it. Cover Story by Libin Chacko Kurian examines how shipbuilding, vessel ownership and maritime finance are becoming strategic levers for India’s control over trade routes. The country’s maritime push is not just about vessels—it is about sovereignty, competitiveness and long‑term resilience. In Feature, Sakshi Basutkar explores how supply chains are preparing for the patent cliff, the rise of generics, and the cold‑chain future demanded by stricter EU rules. The India‑EU FTA could accelerate exports, redraw pharma and automotive sourcing networks and create new demand for specialised logistics between the two regions, argues Rajarshi Chatterjee and Shefali Ranawat in their jointly written Focus. Our Spotlight is on Jumbotail and its Vice President for Supply Chain, Kamlesh Kumar. He highlights how kirana supply chains are being reimagined through operational execution and technology integration. Meanwhile, our Industry Report by Nikitha Sebastian explores how Dedicated Freight Corridors are reshaping long‑haul cargo movement, from double‑stack container trains to faster port connectivity. Even sports logistics takes centre stage, with Titus John’s Special Report on IPL 2026 uncovering the invisible 100‑tonne machine that keeps the cameras rolling and 8K transmissions live across India. This issue is a journey through India’s logistics transformation—where policy meets execution, innovation meets scale, and every story reveals how the country is preparing for its next leap in global t