The airport handled 444 metric tonnes of cargo, surpassing its previous record as businesses and logistics partners increasingly use its domestic cargo network.
Technology adoption drives third-party logistics growth, but shortage of skilled manpower remains a challenge
Senior officials, railway policymakers and industry representatives discussed coordinated measures to address transportation bottlenecks and improve supply chain efficiency across the region
The elevated corridor will feature 12 stations, integrated flyovers and interchange facilities to improve access to industrial and logistics hubs
The company is also using vehicles run on bio-diesel and Railways, as a significant double-digit percentage, as part of its logistics
“I congratulate Tata Motors and Amazon on this significant collaboration to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon’s Indian network,” Kumaraswamy said
A series of partnerships from January with Blue Dart Express, DTDC and Flipkart signals growing interest in leveraging the government-run network to bridge last-mile delivery gap
The extension aims to help Indian exporters manage elevated maritime risks and logistics expenses as disruptions continue across West Asian shipping routes.
As the festive season approaches, Indian logistics firms are bracing for a notable spike in shipment volumes. Companies like DTDC and Blue Dart are ramping up their workforce, bringing in temporary employees to handle the anticipated delivery surge. Amazon is also enhancing its fulfillment and delivery networks to accommodate an influx in demand. Key considerations for the industry include rising wages and necessary operational adjustments.
Tamil Nadu’s government signed multiple memoranda of understanding during Chief Minister Vijay’s visit to London to attract investment, aiming to generate about 7,000 high‑value jobs. The agreements focus on sectors such as design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly and logistics.
As per a government proposal, public sector banks may soon need to shift from lending to individual farmers to funding entire value chains around key district products. The cluster-based lending plan will link farmers and FPOs with processors, storage and logistics businesses.
