Airspace Closure Crisis Triggers Soaring Costs for Indian Cargo and Airlines
In a sharp escalation following the April 22, 2025 terror attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty. In retaliation, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers. India countered by banning Pakistani airlines from its airspace between April 30 and May 23, 2025—deepening the diplomatic and logistical crisis. This bilateral standoff […]
Transforming Air Cargo: The Impact of India’s Indigenous Aircraft Manufacturing Initiatives
India Advances Strategic Initiative for Domestic Regional Transport Aircraft Manufacturing In a decisive move to fortify its aviation sector, India is strategically advancing plans for the indigenous manufacturing of regional transport aircraft. This ambitious initiative, spearheaded by the government through a proposed Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), holds the potential to […]
India-Pakistan Trade Disrupted Following Pahalgam Attack: Impact on Economy and Diplomacy
India-Pakistan Trade Comes to a Standstill After Pahalgam Attack: Economic and Diplomatic Fallout April 22, 2025 — A devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals—most of them tourists—has triggered a wave of diplomatic and economic consequences, bringing India-Pakistan trade to an abrupt […]
Trade Tensions Cast Shadow Over Air Cargo Stability, IATA Raises Concerns at WCS 2025
Global air cargo is navigating a renewed wave of uncertainty, as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) issued a strong warning about escalating trade tensions during the opening session of the World Cargo Symposium (WCS) 2025 in Dubai. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo, underscored the mounting challenges posed […]
India aims to be among the top five shipbuilding nations by 2047, stated Union Minister : Sarbananda Sonowal
India to Rank Among Top Five Shipbuilding Nations by 2047: Sarbananda Sonowal. India is on track to become one of the top five shipbuilding nations by 2047, with an additional shipbuilding capacity of 4 million Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT), announced Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday. […]
“India Post is set to undergo a transformation into a logistics firm : announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
The government aims to boost the revenue of the postal department by 50-60% over the next three to four years, driven by a strategic focus on logistics, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated in September. The government is set to transform India Post into a full-fledged logistics organization, Finance Minister Nirmala […]
Following DMRC, Bengaluru’s Namma Metro Set to Introduce Cargo Services
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro to Introduce Cargo Services, Expanding Revenue Streams Bengaluru’s Namma Metro is set to diversify its operations by launching cargo transportation services, a strategic move aimed at enhancing non-fare revenue streams. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL) is actively engaging with logistics and e-commerce companies to develop […]
Reshaping the Supply Chain: The Logistics & Warehousing Surge in India’s Smaller Cities
India’s Logistics Transformation: The Rise of Tier 2 & 3 Cities India’s logistics and warehousing sector is undergoing a major shift, fueled by rapid infrastructure development, government initiatives, and the booming e-commerce industry. While metro cities remain dominant, real growth is now emerging from Tier 2 and 3 cities, which […]
India Announces Revitalized Airport Privatization Strategy: Asset Monetization Plan Includes 13 Airports
India Resumes Airport Privatization Drive: 13 Airports Targeted for Asset Monetization India has reinitiated efforts to privatize 13 airports as part of its broader asset monetization strategy, with the goal of completing the process by the end of FY26. According to a report by The Economic Times, the Ministry of […]
India has the potential to attract USD 4 billion in investments in the logistics sector over the next three years
India has the potential to attract USD 4 billion in investments in the logistics sector over the next three years : LogiMAT India The evolving landscape of India’s logistics sector presents a compelling opportunity for significant investments, highlighted at LogiMAT India 2025, a satellite show of the renowned intralogistics exhibition […]