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The Ministry of Railways has appointed Rakesh Kumar Rousan as Part-time Government Director on the Board of Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR), effective immediately.

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Rakesh Kumar Rousan appointed Part-Time Government Director at CONCOR

The appointment will continue while Rousan serves as Executive Director at the Railway Board.

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S J Logistics (India) has successfully signed its first Voyage Charter Fixture Note.

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S J Logistics India starts first vessel service under Suez Express

The new service connects India with the Gulf, Africa and Mediterranean to boost faster global cargo movement.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 10h

JSW Infrastructure, India's second-largest private commercial port operator, is setting an ambitious target of ₹8,000 crore (₹80 billion) in logistics revenue by FY30.

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JSW Infra sets ₹8,000 crore logistics revenue target by FY30

To achieve the goal, JSW Infra is building out a nationwide logistics grid that encompasses 25 to 30 centers.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 13h

A Boeing 747-400(BDSF) freighter operated by Istanbul-based AirACT for Emirates with flight number EK9788 crashed into the sea early Monday morning (October 20) after veering off the North Runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

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Two killed after 747F operated for Emirates crashed off at Hong Kong

According to the official statement, all four crew members on board were rescued and hospitalised, while two ground staff in a handling vehicle fell into the sea and were later confirmed dead.

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🧬 Counterfeit Medicines: Securing the Pharma Value Chain

Fake drugs don’t just damage brands — they endanger lives. At #GPLS2025, leaders shared how technology, secure logistics & global collaboration can protect the pharma value chain.

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Counterfeit medicines: Securing the pharma value chain

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 17h

The newly released DHL Global Connectedness Tracker 2025 Special Update, produced in partnership with New York University’s Stern School of Business, underscores a clear trend: global trade is proving resilient despite policy headwinds and tariff tensions.

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DHL CEO sees India as key growth hub in global trade resurgence

For Pearson and DHL, the path forward lies not in retreat but in adaptation to new trade dynamics that continue to define the global economy.

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The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) unveiled Global Tender Services (GTS) a platfrom aimed at expanding the global footprint of Indian exporters, especially MSMEs.

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FIEO unveils platform for Indian exporters’ global procurement access

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) unveiled Global Tender Services (GTS) a platfrom aimed at expanding the global footprint of Indian exporters, especially MSMEs. Developed and...

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 2d

Festive seasons in India bring in high volumes of business, and for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) these periods are both their greatest opportunity and their greatest test.

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How technology is transforming festive demand logistics

Festive seasons in India bring in high volumes of business, and for Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) these periods are both their greatest opportunity and their greatest test. Quick receiving of...

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 3d

The Great Eastern Shipping Company (GE Shipping) announced on 17 October that it has signed a contract to sell one of its long-serving medium-range product tankers, the 'Jag Pooja,' to an unaffiliated third party.

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GE Shipping to sell medium vessel; adds dry bulk carrier to its fleet

GE Shipping’s owned fleet currently stands at 40 vessels.

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Cochin International Airport (CIAL) has inaugurated a new Operations Centre for Emirates SkyCargo, marking an important step in strengthening international cargo connectivity from India.

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Emirates SkyCargo launches new Operations Centre at Cochin Airport

Emirates SkyCargo’s centre at CIAL will improve cargo handling and strengthen India’s global trade links.

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JSW Infrastructure, India’s second-largest private commercial port operator and an arm of the JSW Group, reported a 26% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated revenue from operations for the second quarter ended September 2025 (Q2 FY26).

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JSW Infra Q2 FY26 revenue up by 26%, but net profit sees 3% dip

The group's overall cargo handling volume grew by 6%, increasing from 14.8 MT to 15.7 MT YoY.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 3d

Gear up for the 9th Edition of Auto SCM Summit, where industry leaders, OEMs, logistics experts, and innovators come together to shape the next chapter of automotive supply chain excellence.

🗓️ 8 December 2025
📍The Leela Palace, Chennai
👉 www.statmarcomgroup.com/autoscm/cont...

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 3d

The green truck manufacturer Blue Energy Motors (BEM) has today (October 16) launched its electric heavy-duty truck equipped with battery swapping technology.

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Blue Energy unveils heavy-duty EV truck, Mumbai-Pune electric corridor

The electric corridor, with battery swapping stations at JNPA and Pune, aims to address the high capital expenditure challenges associated with electric vehicle adoption by offering an...

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 3d

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on 15 October launched eight maritime projects aimed at boosting India’s port infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and sustainability.

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New Mangalore Port to get boost with 8 maritime project

The projects will boost infrastructure, logistics efficiency, and sustainability.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 3d

India’s total exports, both goods and services, registered a robust year-on-year growth of 4.45% in the first half of the fiscal year 2025-26 (April-September), reaching US$413.3 billion, up from US$395.71 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year.

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India's exports climb 4.45% to $413.3 billion in first half of FY26

Service sector exports witnessed a 6.04% increase, climbing from US$182 billion to US$193.7 billion

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 4d

Prozo, one of India’s full-stack supply chain companies, has scaled up its operations to meet the sharp rise in consumer demand during the country’s peak festive season.

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Prozo expands operations to tackle festive season demand surge across India

Prozo boosts workforce and warehouse capacity, offering fast Same-Day and Next-Day deliveries for festive demand.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 4d

MultiLogistix Expo 2025 — India’s gateway to smart logistics & supply chain innovation!

12–13 Nov | Yashobhoomi, Delhi | 100+ Exhibitors | 50+ Speakers | 5000+ Visitors

#MultiLogistixExpo2025 #LogisticsIndia #SmartLogistics #SupplyChain

ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 4d

Kuehne+Nagel has announced that it is expanding its fulfilment network in India by adding 100,000 square metres across five new centres in Gurgaon, Kolkata, Nagpur, Mumbai, and Rajpura.

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Kuehne+Nagel expands fulfilment capacity in India by 100,000 sqm

The move supports growing logistics demand, driven by India’s rapid economic expansion.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 4d

30 Years of Deal-Making. One Platform to Dominate CIS Logistics. Be where buyers meet business—TransRussia 2026.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 4d

Globalisation is proving far tougher than politics. Despite the steepest rise in U.S. tariffs since the 1930s, global trade is expanding, and business investment abroad remains steady.

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Global trade stays strong despite US tariffs: DHL

DHL Global Connectedness Tracker special update offers the first systematic assessment of how international trade and business investment are reacting to shifting U.S. trade policy under President...

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Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on 14 October virtually inaugurated three major logistics initiatives in collaboration with the Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).

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Indian Railways launches 3 freight services to boost logistic sector

The launches include an integrated logistics hub, assured transit container train, door-to-door parcel service.

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Blue Dart, South Asia’s express air and integrated transportation company, has opened its largest Green Integrated Ground Hub in Pataudi, Haryana, aiming to boost efficiency and connectivity across its nationwide network while advancing sustainability.

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Blue Dart launches Pataudi Green Hub to boost nationwide logistics

Blue Dart’s new Pataudi hub integrates e‑commerce and express operations, cutting vehicle trips and boosting efficiency.

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Celcius Logistics, a tech-enabled 3PL cold supply chain solutions provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Switch Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of Ashok Leyland, for the large-scale deployment of 350 electric reefer (eLCV) vehicles.

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Celcius Logistics and Switch Mobility inks pact for 350 EV reefer trucks

The trucks are designed to handle temperature-sensitive goods like dairy, pharmaceuticals, fresh produce etc.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 5d

Global airlines are heading for a loss exceeding US$11 billion in 2025, due to widespread supply chain disruptions that are delaying new aircraft deliveries and grounding existing fleets.

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Global airlines face $11 billion supply chain hit in 2025: IATA

Grounded aircraft, delayed deliveries, and escalating maintenance and leasing costs are increasing the cost of operations for global airlines.

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ITLN Live @itln.bsky.social · 5d

DP World has launched its global Clubhouse initiative in India to make golf more accessible to underserved youth.

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DP World expands Clubhouse golf initiative to India

This marks the second milestone in DP World’s Clubhouse programme after its debut in Cape Town earlier this year.

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