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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-08-17
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 The deal comprises the acquisition of the operational ICD with the capacity to handle 0. The associated 129 acres of land provide an additional expansion path to increase capacity and cargo in near future as additional industrial corridors and logistic parks get added along these DFC routes. The Tumb ICD has a private freight terminal with four rail handling lines connected with Western DFC and has custom notified land & bonded warehouse facilities. This acquisition fits well with our transformation strategy towards becoming a transport utility as well as moving us closer to our objective of providing economical door-to-door services to our customers. We are confident to grow the volumes at the ICD at high double digits as we build out a sustainable world-class multi-modal supply chain solution for the nation".
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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-17
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APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) hosted spices and Psyllium [Isabgol] customers in Unjha in January for a trade meeting.The APM Terminals Pipavav team welcomed the briefed customers how the Port can facilitate the Spice trade.

The team elaborated on the port infrastructure and service competencies like the recently introduced 'drive through container scanning facility' and Web-Based Terminal Alert System, Form-13 (gate-in permits issued by terminal).

The customers and the Pipavav team discussed trade issues and to share queries which were addressed through mutual discussion.Unjha located in Mehsana district of Gujarat and is known for its Cumin, Fennel, and Isabgol seed exports.

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-12
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Larsen & Toubro (L) is using the 3-D modelling softwares of Bentley Systems for the ongoing second phase construction of 128-kilometre rail between Rewari and Dadri of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) that pass through the ecologically sensitive zone of Aravalli Hills.The second phase construction of corridor passes through the regions of Rewari-Alwar-Mewat-Gurgaon-Palwal-Faridabad and GB Nagar in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh and is expected to complete by March 2021.“Bentley software helped L achieve its vision of digitalization and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enable designers, planners, and implementers to use a single repository for the free flow of accurate information and a collaborative way of working through the process of designing, delivering, and maintaining physical assets,” said Nikhil Jose, assistant engineering manager-civil, L https://www.itln.in/read-how-3d-softwares-help-delhimumbai-dfc-to-cut-through-aravalli-hills-railway

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-10
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Though with three cases reporting from Kerala, the penetration of Novel Coronavirus into the sub-continent is less when the death toll rising close to 1000 and infections around 40,000 in China, the impact of the outbreak on Indian industry, logistics and exports are inevitable.The virus has already adversely impacted the global supply chain due to halted industrial activities in the second largest global economy and countries restricting their ships and airplanes from going to China.

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-08-16
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The proposed strike at the port of Felixstowe could result in over $800 million in trade being disrupted according to the ALPS Marine analysis by Russell Group, a data and analytics company. 3 million) will be the commodities that would be impacted by the strike," says the analysis based on previous trade flows at Felixstowe in the period.  Over 1,900 members of the Unite Union will strike at the port between Sunday August 21 until Monday August 29 in a dispute about a pay increase. exports to larger European ports including Rotterdam ($108 million) and Hamburg ($138 million), says the update. "The disruption at Felixstowe spells more uncertainty for businesses, consumers and governments alike," says Suki Basi, Managing Director, Russell Group.
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The freight solutions company, Tiger Logistics India, registered 56 percent decline in profits to Rs 204.82 lakh during the nine months of April - December in 2019 from Rs 473.43 lakh in the same period of 2018.Meanwhile, the BSE listed company also saw a profit of Rs 79.37 lakh in the quarter ended in December 2019 compare to Rs 31.90 lakh for the same period in 2018 (an increase by 148 percent) and Rs 49.67 lakh for the September quarter in 2019 (an increase by 59 percent).https://www.itln.in/tiger-logistics-registers-56-profit-decline-in-aprdec-2019

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-12
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 In its new survey report ‘Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2020’, the global logistics company reported that “India’s business fundamentals rank collapsed, dropping the market eight positions to 18th,” even though the country has maintained the second position in the overall ranking after China.The survey blames India’s fall in the business fundamentals sub-Index to the unevenness of policy across the country’s regulatory system.

The ranking had two more sub-indexes: Domestic Opportunities Index & International Opportunities Index and India remained at second position for both.

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Keshav Chandra, Joint secretary- Logistics, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, informed that India will soon have technologies like customs managed by blockchain, goods traced from factory door to export terminals and cargo community systems across seaports and airports bringing down logistics cost.He was talking in a conference organised by Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) in New Delhi on February 5, 2020.

The agenda for the conference was titled “Air Cargo – Digitization to Digitalization” with stakeholders including government regulatory officials, exporters, Importers and industry specialists from air cargo logistics trade & industry.

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-08-10
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 The announcement about the expansion of Rhenus warehousing facilities in India to up to 2. 4 million square feet follows a period of sustained growth for Rhenus. Currently, Rhenus India has 31 fully compliant and certified warehouses strategically located across India with more than 2. 4 million square feet of warehousing space, including both dedicated and multi-user facilities. The brand-new warehouse in Bhiwandi (Mumbai) opens on 301,000 square feet, with 32,000 pallet positions with a load capacity of 1.
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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-13
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Real estate consulting firm, CBRE South Asia, today released it’s India warehousing market report which registered a leasing activity of 33 million square feet, an annual increase of more than 30 percent in 2019.https://www.itln.in/indian-warehousing-registers-30-growth-in-2019-cbre-report-supply-chain

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-11
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FedEx Express India vice president for Operations Mohamad Sayegh said that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the growth engine of the Indian economy and it is important to connect them with the new solutions and possibilities.https://www.itln.in/smes-are-the-growth-engine-of-our-economy-and-employment-fedex-india-supply-chain

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-07
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Under the global customs transit system, TIR Convention of the United Nations, the 76 country signatories unanimously agreed to digitalise its operations (eTIR) on February 5, 2020, to facilitate trade and the seamless movement of goods across borders.https://www.itln.in/76-countries-agree-to-digitalise-cross-border-customs-under-united-nations-tir-convention-supply-chain

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-06-16
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"We believe that these attractive tailwinds, combined with the strength of PayCargo's offering, positions the company well for its next phase of growth. 1 billion sq ft of warehouse assets globally, the statement said. "Our partnership with Blackstone plays an important role in furthering our commitment to transforming the movement of goods and fostering increased efficiencies through PayCargo's payment platform," says Eduardo Del Riego, CEO, PayCargo. "Like Blackstone, we share the same mission and vision – serving the needs of our customers by building the largest independent freight payments network. "
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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-13
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Mansukh Mandaviya, minster for shipping, informed on Wednesday that the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the new ‘Major Port Authority Bill 2020’ that will give independent decision making power to all 12 major ports in the country.The port will have a corporate style management structure and will be free to fix port charges.The bill that is all set to be introduced in the current session of parliament will replace the 'Major Port Trusts Act, 1963'.

The new law aims to ease settlement of disputes among port users, speed up decision making in land acquisitions and tariff changes, minimise operation and maintenance (O) cost, increase exports from the country and make Indian ports competitive in international markets with new technologies.“Under the 60 years old existing act, all major ports has to approach the government and related regulatory authorities to take even the smallest decision which tampers the operations and existence of state owned ports, particularly when they want to compete with private ports,” said Mansukh.

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-11
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Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) chairman Sanjay Sethi IAS informed that the under-construction loading yard at JNPT for Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) will be open for business by June 2021.

He was discussing the rail projects going on in JNPT with Railway Board chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav, officials of Indian Railways & DFCCIL on February 10 at the port.

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-07
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Motion of Thanks for President's Address in Rajya Sabha informed that his government is focusing on developing modern infrastructure and road & rail connectivity in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as they are the foundation of the New India.“The most aspirational youth of the country lives in the small town which is also the foundation of the new India.

Today more than half of the digital transactions in the country are taking place in small cities.

Half of the startups being registered in the country are in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities.

That is why we are focussing on the construction of modern infrastructure in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities at a rapid pace.

Highway and rail connectivity are being rapidly improved,” said the Prime Minister.Prime Minister highlighted that to achieve the dream$ 5 trillion economy his government is concentrating on village and city infrastructure, MSMEs, textiles, technology and tourism.

Many steps have been taken to take all these sectors forward.

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Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-08-17
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 The deal comprises the acquisition of the operational ICD with the capacity to handle 0. The associated 129 acres of land provide an additional expansion path to increase capacity and cargo in near future as additional industrial corridors and logistic parks get added along these DFC routes. The Tumb ICD has a private freight terminal with four rail handling lines connected with Western DFC and has custom notified land & bonded warehouse facilities. This acquisition fits well with our transformation strategy towards becoming a transport utility as well as moving us closer to our objective of providing economical door-to-door services to our customers. We are confident to grow the volumes at the ICD at high double digits as we build out a sustainable world-class multi-modal supply chain solution for the nation".
Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-08-10
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 The announcement about the expansion of Rhenus warehousing facilities in India to up to 2. 4 million square feet follows a period of sustained growth for Rhenus. Currently, Rhenus India has 31 fully compliant and certified warehouses strategically located across India with more than 2. 4 million square feet of warehousing space, including both dedicated and multi-user facilities. The brand-new warehouse in Bhiwandi (Mumbai) opens on 301,000 square feet, with 32,000 pallet positions with a load capacity of 1.
Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-17
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APM Terminals Pipavav (Gujarat Pipavav Port) hosted spices and Psyllium [Isabgol] customers in Unjha in January for a trade meeting.The APM Terminals Pipavav team welcomed the briefed customers how the Port can facilitate the Spice trade.

The team elaborated on the port infrastructure and service competencies like the recently introduced 'drive through container scanning facility' and Web-Based Terminal Alert System, Form-13 (gate-in permits issued by terminal).

The customers and the Pipavav team discussed trade issues and to share queries which were addressed through mutual discussion.Unjha located in Mehsana district of Gujarat and is known for its Cumin, Fennel, and Isabgol seed exports.

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-13
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Real estate consulting firm, CBRE South Asia, today released it’s India warehousing market report which registered a leasing activity of 33 million square feet, an annual increase of more than 30 percent in 2019.https://www.itln.in/indian-warehousing-registers-30-growth-in-2019-cbre-report-supply-chain

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-12
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Larsen & Toubro (L) is using the 3-D modelling softwares of Bentley Systems for the ongoing second phase construction of 128-kilometre rail between Rewari and Dadri of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) that pass through the ecologically sensitive zone of Aravalli Hills.The second phase construction of corridor passes through the regions of Rewari-Alwar-Mewat-Gurgaon-Palwal-Faridabad and GB Nagar in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh and is expected to complete by March 2021.“Bentley software helped L achieve its vision of digitalization and implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enable designers, planners, and implementers to use a single repository for the free flow of accurate information and a collaborative way of working through the process of designing, delivering, and maintaining physical assets,” said Nikhil Jose, assistant engineering manager-civil, L https://www.itln.in/read-how-3d-softwares-help-delhimumbai-dfc-to-cut-through-aravalli-hills-railway

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-11
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FedEx Express India vice president for Operations Mohamad Sayegh said that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the growth engine of the Indian economy and it is important to connect them with the new solutions and possibilities.https://www.itln.in/smes-are-the-growth-engine-of-our-economy-and-employment-fedex-india-supply-chain

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-10
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Though with three cases reporting from Kerala, the penetration of Novel Coronavirus into the sub-continent is less when the death toll rising close to 1000 and infections around 40,000 in China, the impact of the outbreak on Indian industry, logistics and exports are inevitable.The virus has already adversely impacted the global supply chain due to halted industrial activities in the second largest global economy and countries restricting their ships and airplanes from going to China.

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-07
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Under the global customs transit system, TIR Convention of the United Nations, the 76 country signatories unanimously agreed to digitalise its operations (eTIR) on February 5, 2020, to facilitate trade and the seamless movement of goods across borders.https://www.itln.in/76-countries-agree-to-digitalise-cross-border-customs-under-united-nations-tir-convention-supply-chain

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-08-16
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The proposed strike at the port of Felixstowe could result in over $800 million in trade being disrupted according to the ALPS Marine analysis by Russell Group, a data and analytics company. 3 million) will be the commodities that would be impacted by the strike," says the analysis based on previous trade flows at Felixstowe in the period.  Over 1,900 members of the Unite Union will strike at the port between Sunday August 21 until Monday August 29 in a dispute about a pay increase. exports to larger European ports including Rotterdam ($108 million) and Hamburg ($138 million), says the update. "The disruption at Felixstowe spells more uncertainty for businesses, consumers and governments alike," says Suki Basi, Managing Director, Russell Group.
Indian Transport & Logistics News 2022-06-16
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"We believe that these attractive tailwinds, combined with the strength of PayCargo's offering, positions the company well for its next phase of growth. 1 billion sq ft of warehouse assets globally, the statement said. "Our partnership with Blackstone plays an important role in furthering our commitment to transforming the movement of goods and fostering increased efficiencies through PayCargo's payment platform," says Eduardo Del Riego, CEO, PayCargo. "Like Blackstone, we share the same mission and vision – serving the needs of our customers by building the largest independent freight payments network. "
Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-17
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The freight solutions company, Tiger Logistics India, registered 56 percent decline in profits to Rs 204.82 lakh during the nine months of April - December in 2019 from Rs 473.43 lakh in the same period of 2018.Meanwhile, the BSE listed company also saw a profit of Rs 79.37 lakh in the quarter ended in December 2019 compare to Rs 31.90 lakh for the same period in 2018 (an increase by 148 percent) and Rs 49.67 lakh for the September quarter in 2019 (an increase by 59 percent).https://www.itln.in/tiger-logistics-registers-56-profit-decline-in-aprdec-2019

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-13
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Mansukh Mandaviya, minster for shipping, informed on Wednesday that the cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the new ‘Major Port Authority Bill 2020’ that will give independent decision making power to all 12 major ports in the country.The port will have a corporate style management structure and will be free to fix port charges.The bill that is all set to be introduced in the current session of parliament will replace the 'Major Port Trusts Act, 1963'.

The new law aims to ease settlement of disputes among port users, speed up decision making in land acquisitions and tariff changes, minimise operation and maintenance (O) cost, increase exports from the country and make Indian ports competitive in international markets with new technologies.“Under the 60 years old existing act, all major ports has to approach the government and related regulatory authorities to take even the smallest decision which tampers the operations and existence of state owned ports, particularly when they want to compete with private ports,” said Mansukh.

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-12
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 In its new survey report ‘Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2020’, the global logistics company reported that “India’s business fundamentals rank collapsed, dropping the market eight positions to 18th,” even though the country has maintained the second position in the overall ranking after China.The survey blames India’s fall in the business fundamentals sub-Index to the unevenness of policy across the country’s regulatory system.

The ranking had two more sub-indexes: Domestic Opportunities Index & International Opportunities Index and India remained at second position for both.

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-11
img

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) chairman Sanjay Sethi IAS informed that the under-construction loading yard at JNPT for Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) will be open for business by June 2021.

He was discussing the rail projects going on in JNPT with Railway Board chairman Vinod Kumar Yadav, officials of Indian Railways & DFCCIL on February 10 at the port.

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-10
img

Keshav Chandra, Joint secretary- Logistics, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, informed that India will soon have technologies like customs managed by blockchain, goods traced from factory door to export terminals and cargo community systems across seaports and airports bringing down logistics cost.He was talking in a conference organised by Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) in New Delhi on February 5, 2020.

The agenda for the conference was titled “Air Cargo – Digitization to Digitalization” with stakeholders including government regulatory officials, exporters, Importers and industry specialists from air cargo logistics trade & industry.

Indian Transport & Logistics News 2020-02-07
img

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Motion of Thanks for President's Address in Rajya Sabha informed that his government is focusing on developing modern infrastructure and road & rail connectivity in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as they are the foundation of the New India.“The most aspirational youth of the country lives in the small town which is also the foundation of the new India.

Today more than half of the digital transactions in the country are taking place in small cities.

Half of the startups being registered in the country are in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities.

That is why we are focussing on the construction of modern infrastructure in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities at a rapid pace.

Highway and rail connectivity are being rapidly improved,” said the Prime Minister.Prime Minister highlighted that to achieve the dream$ 5 trillion economy his government is concentrating on village and city infrastructure, MSMEs, textiles, technology and tourism.

Many steps have been taken to take all these sectors forward.