As India’s freight volumes continue to expand, the associated CO2 emissions are rising just as rapidly. To establish itself as a global leader in sustainable logistics, the country must pursue bolder, deeper, and more deliberate systemic reforms, argues Vivek Lohia. India is moving fast, whether by roads, rails, and across seas. With its freight economy...
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The New Power Corridor
The nations involved in the proposed IMEC collectively account for nearly half of global GDP, totalling $47 trillion. Therefore, to fully unlock the benefits of this multilateral initiative of immense geopolitical significance, they must work towards resolving security concerns and harmonising trading regulations, writes Manish Pant. Experts often refer to the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic...
Indian logistics saw better growth while globally there was muted demand
Big is definitely better for the warehousing services focusing on serving organised sectors. Economies of scale, cheaper land costs, more automation and higher labour utilisation are some of the key benefits.
Warehousing: The truck stops here
How do you organise a largely unorganised industry? India´s storage industry has lagged behind the transportation industry that it so heavily depends on. With cold chains now being an industry and FDI in retail entailing huge investments in storage, can we expect some movement?
Ports with land banks should develop FTZs
India needs to learn lessons from the UAE and develop adequate high quality back up facilities for storage and warehousing to enable the global players do international trade through our ports, Pankaj Modi, Chief Operating Officer, Adani Ports and SEZ, tells Sumantra Das.
Technology for transparency and efficiency
Throughout the world, the public and private sectors recognise the need for a better transportation infrastructure. And increasingly, they see the potential of smarter railroads to address that need.
Lopsided technology
Rail Minister Pawan Kumar BansalÂ’s nephewÂ’s alleged involvement in a job scam is perhaps an apt representation of what ails the nationÂ’s largest employer. Like any other behemoth
We hope to see a revival soon
Vinita Singhania, Managing Director, JK Lakshmi Cement, believes that the cement demand will dramatically increase from Tier II and II cities and even rural markets.
Centre starts marketing of rail freight corridor
Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal has stated that the dedicated freight corridors would be able to carry heavier trains, paving the way to move 10,000-12,000 tonne of cargo per rake, which is about three times that of a train moving on the existing tracks.
Accelerate deliberations
While it is essential for policymakers to further accelerate deliberations on the issues to ensure early implementation, other stakeholders such as service providers, users and industry bodies should also come together to prepare a road map in advance,
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