Speaking at an energy conclave in Guwahati on Thursday, Sonowal said the rapid modernisation of India’s 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 ₹0.90 per tonne per kilometre, based on actual distance covered. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest 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...
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Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and DRDO Sign MoU to Develop Smart Tech Solutions for National Security
The agreement paves the way for joint research in logistics, chip design, and advanced encryption to strengthen indigenous defence systems. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), India’s first university in the transportation and logistics sector under the Ministry of Railways, and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the country’s premier defence research agency under the Ministry of...
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Kolkata Surges as Warehousing Sector Rebounds 64% in Q3 2025; Pune and Bengaluru Lag Behind: Vestian
Despite the quarterly gain, overall absorption was 36 per cent lower than the record levels of Q3 CY2024, the global real estate advisory noted in its report on India’s warehousing and logistics sector. Global real estate advisory Vestian has reported that India’s warehousing and logistics sector witnessed an absorption of 9.2 million sq...
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Nine Cities Poised to Lead India’s Next-Gen Real Estate, Logistics Expansion: JLL Report
Chandigarh Tricity, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati are fast emerging as India’s next growth drivers, providing corporations measurable advantages that are redefining location strategies across sectors. A significant transformation is reshaping India’s commercial real estate landscape as nine emerging cities collectively reach economic strength, commanding a combined GDP of ₹9.9 trillion....
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AISATS Launches New Logo Reflecting Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability
The unveiling of AISATS’s new brand identity comes as the company invests in cutting-edge infrastructure, including the BLR Logistics Park and the upcoming multimodal cargo hub at Noida International Airport. Air India SATS Airport Services Pvt Ltd (AISATS), India’s leading provider of integrated ground and cargo handling solutions, has unveiled a new brand identity with...
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IWAI Boosts Inland Cargo with PPP Transfer of Kalughat, Haldia Terminals
IWAI has significantly upgraded the 1,390 km stretch of National Waterway-1 through fairway development, construction of multimodal and intermodal terminals, modern navigational infrastructure, and over 60 community jetties to support riverine communities. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has marked two major milestones under the Jal Marg Vikas Project (JMVP) on National Waterway-1, with...
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Warehousing, MHE & Logistics Leaders to converge at MultiLogistix Expo Conference & Awards at Yashobhoomi, Delhi on Nov 12-13
The MultiLogistix Expo & Conference 2025, India’s gateway to Smart Logistics, Warehousing, Material Handling and Supply Chain Solutions is a premier event to be held from Nov 12-13 in Delhi, and is supported by National Highways Logistics Management Limited (NHLML), CILT India, and Invest India, among others. MultiLogistix is expected to attract over 5,000 logistics...
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THINK Gas and Tata Motors Join Forces to Expand LNG Trucking Infrastructure
The strategic partnership seeks to accelerate clean freight mobility across industrial and logistics corridors. THINK Gas, a leading city gas distribution company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, to strengthen the liquefied natural gas (LNG) refuelling ecosystem for long-haul and heavy-duty trucking. The collaboration aims to...
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India Post Preps to Reboot as Logistics Giant Under Scindia’s Watch
The Communications Minister outlines a four-pillar strategy to transform the 177-year-old India Post: organisational reorientation, technology, partnerships, and customer satisfaction. As global supply chains realign, the 171-year-old India Post may be poised to emerge as the world’s next major logistics player in an entirely new avatar. Union Minister for Communications and Minister for Development of...