DFCCIL officials stress that construction and operational challenges will be cleared on priority with government support. Key officials at the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) have reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate construction and address gaps in the development of Gati Shakti Multimodal Cargo Terminals (GCTs), prioritising improved logistics and transportation for industries,...
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GST 2.0: Recasting India’s Infrastructure Playbook
Don’t just consider the GST 2.0 reforms as a new tax regime; it’s an economic stimulus written into law, with the infrastructure sector as one of the principal beneficiaries, declare Manish Mishra and Shikha Parmar. On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, the country waited for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s words with the usual...
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Logistics Jobs: The Rainbow Bridge Uniting Bharat and India
As India’s next sunshine sector, logistics is shedding its image as a stopgap employer and emerging as a bridge that connects aspirations across a rapidly transforming, diverse nation, asserts Deepesh Gupta. The logistics industry in India is no longer just about moving goods; it is about creating millions of jobs, enabling digital innovation, and powering...
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NMIA Secures DGCA Aerodrome Licence Ahead of October Launch
Granted after meeting stringent safety and compliance norms, the licence marks a critical step in NMIA’s transition from construction to commissioning, and is essential for operational readiness. The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), India’s newest greenfield mega-airport, has secured its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), a critical regulatory milestone ahead...
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MOVIN Express Director Maps Festive Logistics Strategy for 2025: Reliability, Speed, and Scale
In a note released ahead of the festive season, Grégory Goba-Blé outlines how logistics providers like MOVIN Express prepare in advance by expanding infrastructure, optimising distribution networks, and reinforcing coordination across warehousing and transport to ensure seamless service during peak demand. What does it take to steer one of India’s fastest-growing logistics companies through the...
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Cochin Shipyard Partners with HD Korea to Build Large Vessels, Invests Rs 18.7 Billion in Kochi Facility
CSL also signed a second MoU with Guidance, Tamil Nadu’s nodal investment agency, to catalyse the development of shipbuilding clusters and strengthen regional maritime infrastructure. Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL), India’s largest shipbuilding and maintenance facility, has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering to advance long-term collaboration in...
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MMLPs: Building Multi-Faceted Transformation Engines
The development of state-of-the-art multimodal logistics parks, integrating diverse transport modes, requires significant investment and meticulous planning, writes Vimal Nadar. India’s logistics sector has undergone a transformative shift over the past few decades, emerging as a key driver of economic growth. Improvements in trade and commerce, along with regulatory initiatives such as PM Gati Shakti,...
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Indian Railways to Add 574 km Under ₹1.1 Trillion Multitracking Plan
Environmental gains are equally significant, with the projects expected to reduce oil imports by 160 million litres and curb carbon dioxide emissions by 5.15 billion kilogrammes, the equivalent of planting 200 million trees. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major multitracking projects that will expand...
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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...
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Showcasing India’s Supply Chain Revolution
The MultiLogistix Expo 2025, India’s first dedicated logistics and supply chain expo, will highlight innovations transforming India’s logistics sector under PM Gati Shakti. The First Construction Council, in association with Construction World and Infrastructure Today magazines, is set to present MultiLogistix Expo 2025, India’s first expo dedicated to the logistics and supply chain industry. Scheduled for 12th – 13th November 2025 at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, this...