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From Pilgrimage to Progress: Varanasi’s Rise as a Logistics Power Center

Varanasi, long revered as the spiritual capital of India, is now quietly but confidently stepping into a new role—emerging as a strategic logistics hub. Recent developments, including the much-anticipated Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP), have placed the ancient city on the modern logistics map, prompting us to ask: Can a city […]

Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, conducted comprehensive reviews amidst heightened Indo-Pak tensions to ensure uninterrupted cargo operations across Indian ports.

Emphasizing the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to maintaining seamless and secure cargo movement, Minister Sonowal convened high-level meetings in Mumbai. These sessions, attended by top officials and stakeholders, focused on bolstering supply chain resilience and averting disruptions in maritime operations. “In light of evolving geopolitical dynamics, our priority remains safeguarding uninterrupted […]

Government Strengthens Commitment to Streamlining Logistics and Expanding Global Market Access for Indian Agri and Processed Food Exports

In a strong affirmation of the government’s focus on agricultural export growth, Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal emphasized the commitment to dismantling logistical bottlenecks and enhancing international market access for Indian agricultural and processed food products. He was addressing a high-level “Chintan Shivir” organized by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products […]

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 […]