Orders from CONCOR for 25 reach stackers and from the Indian Army and Air Force for nearly 170 missionācritical cranes highlight TILās dualāsector momentum. TIL Ltd, a leading Indian manufacturer of material handling and infrastructure equipment, has secured major contracts worth over ā¹2 billion from the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) and the Indian armed...
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Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge
Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge In just eight months of FY2025ā26, the worldās fourthālargest rail transporter has exceeded the fullāyear freight loading of FY2013ā14, recorded at 1,055 MT. Indian Railways recorded a freight loading of 135.7 million tonnes (MT) in November 2025, marking a 4.2 per...
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DFCCIL Trial Run Paves Way for JNPA Link to Western Dedicated Freight Corridor
The trial marks a key step towards commissioning the VaitarnaāJNPT section of the WDFC, directly linking Indiaās largest container handling port to the corridor and enhancing speed, reliability, and portābased logistics networks. The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL) has achieved a key milestone in the final phase of the Western Dedicated Freight...
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IWAI Signs ā¹13.5 Billion MoUs to Boost Ganga Waterway in Uttar Pradesh
During India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025 in Mumbai, IWAI signed agreements covering river cruises, ship repair, multimodal connectivity, and cleanāenergy transport along National Waterwayā1. Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), has announced agreements worth more than ā¹600 billion for the development and expansion...
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MOVIN Launches Healthcare Logistics Vertical to Tap Indiaās $638 Billion Industry
One of Indiaās fastestāgrowing logistics players says this strategic expansion aims to meet the critical requirements of Indiaās healthcare logistics across pharmaceuticals, MedTech, diagnostics, and laboratories. More than three years after its founding, MOVIN Express has forayed into the highly specialised healthcare logistics sector with the launch of its healthcare arm, MOVIN Healthcare. One of...
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DFCCIL Freight Operations Surge 48% as Corridors, Terminals Expand
In FY2024-25, DFCCIL added 37 road over bridges, 50 flyovers, and 544 under bridges, marking major progress on its Eastern and Western freight corridors. Expansion in infrastructure and connectivity have resulted in the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL)ās train operations on Eastern and Western dedicated rail freight corridors registering a significant increase...
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Indian Railways Freight Loading Surges Past 1 Billion Tonne Milestone This Fiscal
Daily loading remains robust at around 4.4 MT, higher than 4.2 MT last year, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and sustained demand. Indian Railways, the worldās fourthālargest rail transporter, crossed the landmark 1 billion tonnes of freight loading for FY2025ā26 on November 19, propelled by strong demand in coal, iron ore, cement, and container traffic. This...
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IWAI Signs MoUs to Boost Assamās Inland Waterways and Industrial Logistics
The agreements seek to strengthen Assamās inland water transport network and industrial logistics. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), the nodal agency for the development of waterways, has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to strengthen Assamās inland water transport network and industrial logistics, marking a major step in advancing sustainable connectivity and regional...
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Northeast to Anchor Indiaās Inland Waterways Revival, Says Shipping Minister Sonowal
Speaking at an energy conclave in Guwahati on Thursday, Sonowal said the rapid modernisation of Indiaās inland waterways is unlocking major economic opportunities while strengthening petroleum supply chains and export routes from Assam to Bangladesh and Southeast Asia. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has stated that inland waterways, particularly those in...
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Indian Railways Unveils Cement Freight Policy with Flat Rates, New Containers, and Bulk Terminals
Cement freight will now be charged at a flat rate of ā¹0.90 per tonne per kilometre, based on actual distance covered. Indian Railways, the worldās fourthālargest rail transporter, has rationalised freight rates, introduced customised containers, and unveiled a new policy to establish bulk terminals for cement. The initiative is being viewed as part of the...