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The invisible match and the high-stakes logistics powering IPL 2026
While fans cheer for sixes, a 100-tonne logistical machine is sprinting across a massive pan-India grid to keep the cameras rolling and the 8K transmissions live.
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May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Tamil Nadu, UP, Mizoram and Delhi top LEADS 2025; FedEx, DP World among LEAPS winners
The seventh edition of LEADS introduced a revised four-tier classification system to assess logistics performance better.
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May-June 2026
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IndiGo launches Kolkata-Kunming freighter service
Indian airline IndiGo has launched a regular all-cargo flight between Kolkata and Kunming on 20 April 2026.
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May-June 2026
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Organising India’s kirana How Jumbotail is reimagining supply chain execution
As India’s kirana supply chains evolve under the pressure of rising customer expectations, tighter margins and faster replenishment cycles, Jumbotail's Vice President for Supply Chain, Kamlesh Kumar, says operational execution, technology integration and backend planning will define the next phase of logistics transformation.
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May-June 2026
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India’s pharma logistics faces the patent cliff head-on
As blockbuster drugs lose exclusivity, India’s supply chains are gearing up for a surge in generics, tighter EU rules, and a cold-chain future that demands speed and visibility.
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May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Inside India’s push to build, own, finance more ships
India’s maritime strategy is entering a new phase, with the government and industry pushing beyond ports and logistics toward shipbuilding, vessel ownership, maritime finance and strategic control over the country’s trade routes.
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May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
India-EU FTA reshapes pharma, auto and specialised logistics
The India-EU FTA could accelerate pharmaceutical exports, redraw automotive sourcing networks and increase demand for specialised logistics between both regions.
6 min |
May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
How India's Dedicated Freight Corridors are redrawing the logistics map
India's Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) were built to fix a rail network long seen as too slow and unpredictable for industrial cargo. Manufacturers, ports, and logistics operators are beginning to redesign freight movements around them. From double-stack container trains to faster port connectivity, the corridors are reshaping how long-haul cargo moves across the country.
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May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
AISATS, Samsung SDS team up for cargo ops at Noida airport
Air India SATS Airport Services has entered into a AMemor Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Samsung SDS to enhance collaboration in air cargo operations and improve the efficiency of handling high-value electronics shipments at Noida International Airport.
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May-June 2026
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India launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to boost trade security
India has strengthened its maritime risk India has strengthened its maritime risk protection framework with the launch of the 'Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool' (BMIP) by the Department of Financial Services under the Ministry of Finance.
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May-June 2026
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Welspun One leases 65,000 sq ft at JNPA SEZ to Balmer Lawrie
Welspun One has signed a Letter of Intent with Balmer Welspun One has signed a Leq. ft. of Grade At Warehousing space at WTC Nhava Sheva within the JNPA SEZ, marking the first partnership between the warehousing platform and a Government of India Central Public Sector Enterprise (PSE).
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May-June 2026
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BLR Airport handles 532,000 tonnes cargo in FY26, up 6%
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.
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May-June 2026
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Maersk launches Hyderabad-Mumbai reefer rail service
Maersk has launched a dedicated weekly reefer rail service connecting Hyderabad's pharmaceutical manufacturing cluster with Nhava Sheva port in Mumbai, offering exporters a reliable temperature-controlled transport solution with lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to road transport.
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May-June 2026
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Kuehne+Nagel launches Hyderabad pharma logistics facility
Kuehne + Nagel has expanded its healthcare logistics network in India with the opening of a temperature-controlled airfreight cross-dock facility in Hyderabad.
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May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Siemens hands over first D9 freight locomotives to Indian Railways
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.
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May-June 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
India air cargo hit as Gulf capacity drops, costs surge
India's air cargo sector is facing disruption as Middle Eastern carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo, Etihad Cargo and Qatar Airways Cargo reduce operations, removing significant capacity from key trade lanes.
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March - April 2026
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Ritco Logistics adds 100 vehicles for steel and infra sectors
Ritco Logistics has expanded its fleet with 100 heavy-duty customised vehicles to support steel and infrastructure sector logistics.
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March - April 2026
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GatiShakti reviews seven projects to ease freight and congestion
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is evaluating seven highway projects under the PM GatiShakti framework to improve freight efficiency and reduce congestion.
1 min |
March - April 2026
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Manufacturing surge reshapes India's export logistics play
India's ambitious manufacturing push aims for a 25% GDP share by 2035. It is gaining momentum and transforming the nation's export logistics landscape.
6 min |
March - April 2026
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Mumbai's mega logistics bet Building India's Dubai-style cargo hub
With Navi Mumbai airport, JNPA and the DFC coming together, India may be laying the foundation for an integrated air-sea-rail logistics network.
6 min |
March - April 2026
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FedEx begins work on a ₹2,500 crore NMIA cargo hub
FedEx has begun construction of its first dedicated integrated cargo terminal in India at Navi Mumbai International Airport with an investment exceeding ₹2,500 crore.
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March - April 2026
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Government launches ₹497 crore RELIEF scheme to support exporters
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved the ₹497 crore Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation scheme to support exporters impacted by disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Introduced under the Export Promotion Mission, the scheme offers up to 100% additional risk coverage for shipments between February 14 and March 15, 2026, and up to 95% coverage from March 16 to June 15, 2026.
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March - April 2026
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ColdStar opens second Pune hub to expand cold chain capacity
ColdStar Logistics has launched a second 220,000 ColdStar second sq ft temperature-controlled facility in Pune to strengthen its cold chain network.
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March - April 2026
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Russi Batliwala A lifetime shaping global air cargo
Global air cargo veteran Russi Batliwala has been conferred with The STAT Trade Times’ Lifetime Achievement Award at the 11th edition of air cargo India in Mumbai on February 25, 2026, for his contribution to the international air cargo fraternity.
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March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
Air cargo industry seeks demurrage waiver amid export disruption
Air Cargo Agents Association of India has urged regulators, including the Ministry of Civil Aviation, to suspend demurrage charges on export consignments stranded at airports due to flight disruptions linked to the Iran-US conflict.
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March - April 2026
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Sonowal launches ₹1,500 crore projects in VOC Port infrastructure push
Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated and laid foundation stones for ₹1,500 crore worth of projects at V.O. Chidambaranar Port, focusing on infrastructure, renewable energy, digital systems, and heritage.
1 min |
March - April 2026
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Hapag-Lloyd bets big on India amid global shipping risks
CEO Rolf Habben Jansen outlines ₹20,000 crore India plans even as Gulf tensions disrupt operations and delay shipments.
3 min |
March - April 2026
Indian Transport & Logistics News
How is IKEA powering India growth through smart logistics from Pune?
In an exclusive interview with Rajarshi Chatterjee, Saiba Suri, Country Customer Fulfilment Manager at IKEA India, explains how the company is strengthening logistics and fulfilment following its Pune city store launch.
4 min |
March - April 2026
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CMA CGM marks 400th vessel with methanol- powered ship launch
CMA CGM has taken delivery of its 400th owned vessel, CMA CGM MONTE CRISTO, marking a milestone in its fleet expansion strategy.
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March - April 2026
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BLR Airport posts steady 5% cargo growth in calendar year 2025
Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) posted steady cargo growth in calendar year 2025, handling 520,985 metric tonnes, up 5% year on year.
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