Staffing third-party logistics
Technology adoption drives third-party logistics growth, but shortage of skilled manpower remains a challenge
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
A significant chunk of the money, police said, was being used to provide prison logistics
Marking a decade of Ayodhya Deepotsav, senior journalist Hari Shankar Mishra explores how the grand celebration of thirty lakh lamps along the Saryu River transcends spectacle to reflect modern administrative efficiency, meticulous logistics, youth engagement, and the timeless governance ideals of Ram Rajya under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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
Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy flagged off the initial fleet of trucks. "I congratulate Tata Motors and Amazon on this significant collaboration to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across Amazon's transportation network in India," Kumaraswamy said.
“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.
India's manufacturing and services sectors are projected to create more than 35 crore new jobs by 2030. The automotive sector alone is expected to add 20-25 lakh direct jobs during this period. Growing demands in logistics and clean energy will require significant numbers of skilled workers as well. There is an urgent need for collaboration between industry and education to meet these challenges.
The Ministry said Russian forces later carried out additional strikes on an unspecified logistics centre in Odesa, a drone storage warehouse in Novi Biliari in the Odesa region, and a cargo vessel bound for Odesa
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.
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is now fully operational, giving India a 2,843-km freight backbone and a template for the next phase of its logistics overhaul
Police across Hyderabad, Cyberabad and Future City commissionerates have stepped up preparations for Ganesh Chaturthi, focusing on traffic management, safety and coordination with organizers. Meetings on Thursday detailed bus route changes, drone monitoring and immersion logistics to ensure smooth movement and public safety.

GNIDA is proposing a new link to the Ganga Expressway and a six‑lane elevated freight corridor to cut travel time between Greater Noida and the upcoming Noida International Airport to 30‑45 minutes. The plan, presented to Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, also includes separate logistics and passenger hubs to segregate freight from passenger traffic.
Udaan is set to acquire Swiggy-owned Lynk Logistics. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
The train will originate from ICD Whitefield every Saturday, providing industries with a scheduled and predictable logistics option for transporting goods to North India, according to South Western Railway (SWR).
The KCCI urges the government to accord priority to Hubballi-Dharwad, Belagavi, Haveri, and Gadag and to develop them as integrated industrial, commercial, educational, healthcare, IT, transport and logistics centres