Logistics

Cargo disruptions at Nhava Sheva and Mundra expose how driver shortages, fuel scarcity and landside bottlenecks threaten India's trade logistics

The newly-opened 594-km Ganga Expressway is expected to significantly reduce freight transit time across Uttar Pradesh, unlock annual logistics savings of up to Rs 30,000 crore and spur industrial and warehousing growth across more than a dozen districts, according to government estimates and industry players. The six-lane expressway, expandable to eight lanes, connects Meerut to Prayagraj through 12 districts, and is being projected as a major logistics and industrial corridor linking western and eastern UP. Industry estimates suggest UP currently handles around 245-260 million tonnes of intra-state freight annually, largely comprising food grains, construction material and retail goods, while outbound freight volumes are estimated at 135-150 million tonnes, driven by electronics, leather and agricultural produce. UP Industrial Development Minister Nand Gopal Gupta told PTI that the expressway would become "a new chapter" in the state's economy by accelerating industrial developmen

Logistics firm Nissin ABC has leased 3.85 lakh sq ft of warehouse space near Gurugram for five years amid rising demand for logistics assets

Amazon has opened its logistics network to all businesses, intensifying competition for global and Indian delivery firms and raising questions on pricing, margins, and scale

The firm will use the capital to accelerate its global expansion and drive product innovation

Move supports faster deliveries and AI-led operations under long-term India push

E-commerce and quick commerce platforms are using artificial intelligence to improve product data quality, reduce returns, and ease rising logistics costs amid growing customer expectations

Adani Ports handled 500 million tonnes of cargo in FY26, up 11.1 per cent year-on-year, and reaffirmed its target of reaching 1 billion tonnes by 2030

Government's Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme is under appraisal, aiming to boost domestic capacity, cut import dependence and strengthen supply chains

For those operating at the heart of supply chains, the renewed commitment to infrastructure-led growth stands out as one of the most significant aspects of the Budget

Velocity has announced a ₹100 crore investment to scale Velocity Shipping, its AI-led logistics platform, with plans to double its team and raise volumes five-fold by CY26

E-commerce enablement platform Velocity on Monday said it has earmarked Rs 100 crore to scale its logistics business, Velocity Shipping, over the next two years. The investment will be funded entirely through internal cash reserves and revenues from the company's core businesses. Since its launch in 2025, Velocity Shipping (formerly Shipfast) has onboarded over 900 brands. The platform is currently witnessing 70 per cent month-on-month growth in order volumes, according to a company statement, and now contributes nearly 40 per cent of Velocity's overall revenues. The Rs 100 crore investment will be directed toward strategic hiring, product development, and AI-led innovation across the logistics value chain. The company plans to double its shipping team and has already made senior hires to strengthen its last-mile capabilities. Velocity Shipping works with multiple third-party logistics (3PL) partners, including Delhivery, Ekart, Amazon, Blue Dart, Blitz, Pikndel and XpressBees, an

The survey proposes policy designs relying on trust-based models, such as a "trusted dealer" framework, where taxpayers with strong compliance records face minimal physical checks

Indian land-use regulations classify dark stores as warehouses and apply highway-side warehouse rules to local, small-scale urban infrastructure

Platforms like LogiMAT India 2026 can catalyse over 15 per cent or USD 7.5 billion of bilateral logistics and investment growth between India and Germany over the next three years, said German Engineering Federation (VDMA) India Chief. Bilateral trade between India and Germany has crossed the USD 50 billion milestone in 2024-25, underscoring the countries' deepening partnership in logistics, technology, and investment, a statement said. According to the statement, as India and Germany recalibrate their economic and trade engagement, the world's biggest logistics show in India, LogiMAT India 2026, will bring together 43 German companies and leading innovators from across the logistics and supply chain spectrum. "Germany is India's largest trading partner in the European Union, and our logistics and technology partnership is entering a new era. Platforms like LogiMAT India can catalyse over 15 per cent (USD 7.5 billion) of bilateral logistics and investment growth in the next three ..

DP World will set up a rail-linked inland logistics hub in Madhya Pradesh to connect central India with JNPA, cutting transit time and boosting exports

DP World plans deeper integration of its India business through multimodal logistics and higher-value supply chain solutions, betting on India's rising role in global trade

Demand for industrial and logistics spaces hit an all-time high this year, with leasing volumes rising nearly 19 per cent to 76.5 million square feet across 24 major cities in India, according to Savills. Real estate consultant Savills India data showed that the manufacturing sector took on lease 29 per cent of spaces, followed by third-party logistics firms (28 per cent) and e-commerce players (12 per cent). "India's Industrial and Logistics sector continued its strong post-pandemic growth trajectory in 2025, recording its highest-ever annual absorption of 76.5 million sq ft," Savills India said. In the 2024 calendar year, leasing of industrial and logistics spaces stood at 64.5 million square feet. Out of the total leasing this year, the consultant said that eight tier-I cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Pune -- saw 20 per cent growth in leasing to 59.5 million square feet this year from 49.7 million square feet in 2024. Delhi-N

ElasticRun has narrowed its FY25 loss to Rs 145 crore as revenue increased 9 per cent, backed by stronger private-label traction, regional brands, and a deeper logistics push

As online orders and returns surge during the festive season, logistics firms like Shiprocket, Prozo, and Zippie are turning to smarter routing, automation, and network optimisation