India’s demand for flexible freight solutions is set to rise, driven by PM Gati Shakti, the National Logistics Policy and Dedicated Freight Corridors. Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing (TTRL) will invest about ₹18 billion in 100 new rakes over the next three to five years, following the entry of TrinityRail Global, a subsidiary of US‑based railcar...
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Welspun One Signs 15,232 Sq. Ft. with Aditya Birla’s Novel Jewels at WTC Thane
The leased space will enable vault‑secured storage and distribution operations for the branded jewellery retail venture. World Trade Center (WTC) Thane, developed by Welspun One, has signed Novel Jewels Ltd (NJL)— the Aditya Birla Group’s branded jewellery retail venture—for 15,232 sq. ft. of space within its Grade‑A Urban Distribution Centre (UDC). The leased space will...
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Indofast Energy-Hala Mobility Alliance to Deploy 40,000 EVs by 2027
The alliance aims to eliminate range anxiety and charging downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery for commercial and last‑mile fleets. Indofast Energy, a joint venture between Indian Oil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) and Sun Mobility, has announced a strategic partnership with Hala Mobility, an EV‑as‑a‑service platform focused on decarbonising India’s logistics ecosystem. The collaboration is positioned as...
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Strait of Hormuz Conflict Stalls Persian Gulf LNG Exports, S&P Global Says
LNG transits through the Strait of Hormuz dropped from almost 0.8 cargoes daily in late June to only 0.2 by July 15, vessel tracking data shows. A renewed escalation in the US-Iran conflict is sharply reducing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from the Persian Gulf, according to new analysis from global energy analytics firm S&P...
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Railway Minister Vaishnaw Unveils Eight New Freight Reforms
The eight new structural reforms aim to enhance efficiency, drive innovation and strengthen the railway ecosystem. Eight structural reforms spanning freight transportation, logistics, construction practices, project execution, wagon design, skilling, and ease of doing business have been announced for the Indian Railways. Unveiling the initiatives under the Ministry of Railways’ target of undertaking ‘52 Reforms...
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DFCCIL Advances East-West Freight Corridor with Stakeholder Push on Financing and Construction
The project’s financing, construction, stakeholder participation and implementation roadmap are being advanced under the hybrid annuity model. Rail freight corridor operator, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), has pledged its commitment to advancing the implementation roadmap of the East-West Dedicated Freight Corridor (EWDFC) to support India’s economic growth and logistics competitiveness. “DFCCIL...
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Why India’s Logistics Costs Will Not Fall Through Infrastructure Alone
India must align businesses to approach logistics collaboratively, rather than planning movement in isolation, writes Samarnath Jha. Every increase in diesel prices in India triggers the same discussion across boardrooms and transport yards: How much additional cost will the supply chain have to absorb? And what is the solution to these inflationary pressures? With the...
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Indian Railways Posts 4% Freight Growth in June 2026
Demand from core sectors lifted freight volumes, with fertiliser, iron ore, coal, clinker, and other categories showing strong growth. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail network, continued its strong operational performance in June 2026, recording steady growth in both freight and passenger services. The Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes (MT) of freight during the month,...
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DHL Group Expands New Energy Logistics Amid Global Supply Shifts
Driven by strong customer demand, DHL Group aims to grow revenue in new energy logistics from around €600 million in 2025 to €3 billion by 2030. Amid fossil fuel supply disruptions, global logistics leader DHL Group has announced plans to strengthen its capabilities and presence in the new energy sector, targeting significant revenue growth from...
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Second Heavy Haul Seminar 2026 Charts Future of Rail Freight
Open dialogue among global stakeholders advanced best practices and innovations shaping the future of high‑capacity freight worldwide. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), in association with the Centre for Heavy Haul Rail Research & Development (CHHRR&D), hosted the Second International Heavy Haul Seminar 2026 (IHHS 2026) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on...