KK Agarwal Reflects on the Year in Logistics: Insights from CJ Darcl Logistics
“India’s Transportation and Logistics sector acts as the backbone to support the country’s fast-paced growth in becoming a $ 5 Trillion economy by 2027. With the framework of the National Logistics...
View ArticleIndia’s logistics sector progresses towards NLP goals, eyes global...
Efforts to align with the National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2022 objectives dominated India’s logistics sector last year, and 2024 has continued that momentum with a sharper focus on reducing logistics...
View ArticleRailways to adopt PPP model for new infrastructure projects
The Indian Railways is looking to implement the public-private partnership (PPP) model for developing new projects, including new commercial lines such as mineral corridors. This shift in strategy...
View ArticleMoD inks Rs 1,990 cr deal with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders for plug for...
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) in Mumbai for air independent propulsion (AIP) plugs worth nearly Rs 1,990 crore. The plugs will...
View ArticleContainer freight rates out of India continue to weaken amid persistent...
Container freight rates on major headhaul trades out of India have continued to drop in November amid export demand growth challenges, according to an analysis of market data. On the westbound...
View ArticleIndia’s National Maritime Heritage Complex on track for grand 2028 opening
India’s National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) in Lothal, Gujarat, is progressing as planned, with the first phase of the project set to be completed by 2025 and the full facility expected to open...
View ArticleHaryana government approves extension of warehousing policy
The Haryana government’s approval for the extension of the Haryana Logistics, Warehousing & Retail Policy, 2019, is expected to further boost investment in the sector, experts said. The Haryana...
View ArticleUP eyes higher share in country’s exports, to unveil 5-year policy soon:...
The Uttar Pradesh government is gearing up to unveil a five-year export policy to boost its share in the country’s overall outward shipments to 7.5% and help the state become a $1 trillion economy. The...
View ArticleVisakhapatnam Port Authority terminates IMC Ltd run PPP berth
State-owned Visakhapatnam Port Authority has terminated a contract awarded to AVR Infra Pvt Ltd (AIPL), a unit of Chennai-based IMC Ltd, a few years into the 30-year concession for developing and...
View ArticleSyama Prasad Mookerjee Port explores option of developing 3 processing zones...
Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port is exploring the option of developing three different processing zones in Kolkata on long-term lease basis as a part of its land monetisation plan. Agro processing zone, tea...
View ArticleIndia funds rehabilitation of Sri Lanka’s Karainagar Boatyard
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between India and Sri Lanka for rehabilitating the Karainagar Boatyard in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka with grant assistance from the...
View ArticleAfcom Holdings to begin commercial operations
Afcom Holdings, the Chennai-based all-cargo airline that will operate Afcom Cargo, announced that its Boeing 737-800 received a grand water cannon salute at the Chennai International Airport....
View ArticleRailways earnings rise 4%, capex 2% in 9 months of FY25
Indian Railways registered a 4% increase in earnings and 2% higher capital expenditure in the first nine-months of the current fiscal compared with a year ago. According to official estimates, for the...
View ArticleRailways handled 1,437 MT of freight in 2024
For Indian Railways, 2024 has been a very exciting year. Indian Railways has benefited greatly this year from the Ministry of Finance’s allocation of approximately Rs 2.6 lakh crore in capital...
View ArticleContract awarded for Vadhvan Port’s shore reclamation
Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL), a joint venture between the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) formed to develop Vadhvan Port, has awarded a ₹1648 crore...
View ArticleArkas Line extends routes to India
Arkas Line has strengthened its international presence by extending its route to India. Following its recent growth across the Red Sea, the company is now adding India to its network. The firm hopes...
View ArticleIndian Register of Shipping reflects on 2024 and sets ambitious goals for 2025
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) concludes 2024 with remarkable achievements across sustainability, innovation, and maritime safety, making its Golden Jubilee year a testament to its legacy and...
View ArticleHapag Lloyd applies new rates from Middle East & Indian Sub to North America
Hapag-Lloyd has announced that a General Rate Increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) is set to take effect for shipments from the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East to North America. This...
View ArticleIran ships non-oil products valued at USD1.2B to India throughout certain...
Iran shipped non-oil goods amounted to USD1.2 billion to India throughout the initial 8 months of the present Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), the chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran...
View ArticleSri Lanka Ports Authority Terminal record all-time high throughput
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) terminals achieved their highest-ever throughput, reaching 2.41 million TEUs amidst competition. SLPA alone contributed 2,413,012 TEUs, emphasising its vital role in...
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