Logistics

Vantrock to invest ₹3,000 cr in 4 yrs to build logistics, warehousing parks

Vantrock Real Assets will invest over Rs 3,000 crore over the next four years to develop industrial, logistics and warehousing parks across major cities, amid strong demand from light manufacturing, e-commerce and third-party logistics firms. The Mumbai-based company, in a statement on Tuesday, said it would focus initially on warehousing, industrial and logistics parks. It aims to develop 11.5 million sq ft area over the next four years, representing a gross asset value of Rs 4,200 crore on completion. The initial projects, covering 3 million sq ft, will be located in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Pune. Later, the company will enter Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). Anshul Singhal, a veteran in the real estate sector with over two decades of experience, has set up his own venture, Vantrock Real Assets Pvt Ltd. "Every good industrial and warehousing park in this country is full, and the new ones are being built an hour or more away from where the customer's business is. We are going the

Logistics sector must prepare workforce for tech shift: Skill council

The Logistics Sector Skill Council (LSC) in Chennai hosted PRISM 2026 - Powering Recognition: India's Skill Movement, an industry connect meet

Best of Opinion: Central banks need to be ready for geopolitical risks

From integrated transport planning and uncertainty over Rodtep to the RBI's geopolitical challenges, family business governance, today's opinions examine policy and institutional reform

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Brookfield to acquire ESR India's logistics portfolio for ₹4,300 crore

The 10.5 million sq ft portfolio marks Brookfield's entry into industrial and logistics real estate in India, with ESR continuing to manage the assets in the near term

Festive hiring grows 7% to 1.27 lakh jobs, led by quick commerce: Report

Quick commerce recorded the fastest festive hiring growth at 18 per cent, while Tier-III and emerging cities led geographic growth with a 15 per cent rise

NX group targets $380 mn India revenue in 2 years: Katsuhito Kobayashi

NX Group plans a dedicated semiconductor logistics facility in Gujarat in 2027 and will train its Indian workforce to handle sensitive chip equipment and materials

Balmer Lawrie to expand domestic rail, third-party logistics operations

Diversified public sector enterprise Balmer Lawrie & Co Ltd is expanding its domestic logistics operations, including rail logistics and third-party logistics, while aligning its travel businesses with the growth in domestic tourism as geopolitical tensions and tariff protectionism disrupt global supply chains. Addressing the company's 109th Annual General Meeting here on Monday, its Chairman Adhip Nath Palchaudhuri said the company was adapting its operations to an increasingly volatile global environment, where geopolitical developments and national security considerations were increasingly influencing global trade. The company is expanding its supply chain touchpoints with greater emphasis on domestic logistics operations, including its new rail logistics and third-party logistics businesses, he said. Balmer Lawrie's logistics business already provides integrated supply chain solutions through its network of container freight stations, warehouses and specialised cold-chain ...

Oman's Sohar Port terminals reaching out to Indian logistics firms

India-Sohar feeder services 4x since West Asia crisis, says Raid Al Rubaiey

Hiranandani-backed Greenbase to invest ₹3,500 cr in logistics space

Greenbase plans to develop 9 million sq ft of industrial, warehousing and logistics infrastructure over five years, with 5 million sq ft planned in Tamil Nadu

Blue Dart appoints RS Subramanian as MD to succeed Balfour Manuel

Subramanian will take charge on November 30, subject to approvals, while outgoing managing director Balfour Manuel will remain with the company as senior strategic adviser until May 2027

Udaan buys Swiggy's LYNK for ₹500 cr as e-commerce firm readies for IPO

As part of the transaction, Swiggy will acquire about a 2.8 per cent stake in Udaan and invest Rs 75 crore in parent entity TIPL for an additional 0.4 per cent stake

Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru among APAC top 10 for logistics rent growth

Mumbai recorded 5.3 per cent annual rental growth in H1 2026, followed by Delhi-NCR at 5.2 per cent and Bengaluru at 4.4 per cent, according to Knight Frank

AI usage by logistics firms boosts delivery timelines of startups

An analysis by Unicommerce, based on summer sales this year, found that brands were able to limit RTO rates to 17 per cent, compared with nearly 25 per cent during the corresponding period last year

DHL Express India kicks off indexed levy to offset rupee volatility

'Pricing usually factors in 2-3% rupee decline vs euro, dollar'

Uzbekistan keen to import steel from India to cut logistics costs

Uzbekistan is keen to import steel from India, a strategic move aimed at significantly lowering logistics costs for the landlocked Central Asian nation, an industry official said on Tuesday. The landlocked country imports around 1 million tonnes of steel, including TMT bars, from China, the official said. The logistics cost from China to Uzbekistan via sea route is as high as USD 100 per tonne, in addition to the actual steel cost. The country is keen to import steel from India via a shorter, alternative route. It would lower its logistics cost, the industry member said, adding that the Uzbekistan Metallurgy Association has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Steel Association (ISA) in this regard. "Both associations will work towards manufacturing, technology, environment, sustainable growth, logistics etc and to facilitate interaction for the purpose of advancing mutual understanding among the steel industries of India and Uzbekistan," he added. The developm

Flipkart supply chain arm Ekart opens logistics network to external brands

Ekart, the supply chain arm of the Flipkart Group, on Tuesday announced the opening of its pan-India logistics network to external businesses, including micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies. The expansion is being driven through a new franchise model and scaled, dedicated warehousing capabilities, the company said in a statement. Under the new franchise model, Ekart has operationalised over 300 outlets across Surat, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. The company plans to expand this network to more than 1,000 outlets by the end of 2026, allowing small businesses to route shipments through its national network without needing to build their own logistics infrastructure. Additionally, external brands can now utilise over 1 million square feet of Ekart's dedicated warehousing space for end-to-end fulfilment. The logistics provider is adding further capacity across Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumb

TVS ILP plans up to ₹2,700 cr capex in bid to grow warehousing portfolio

The company is evaluating opportunities in cold storage and data centre sectors

Amazon Seller Services leases 417K sq ft warehouse in MMR's Bhiwandi

Amazon Seller Services has leased a 417K sq ft warehouse in Bhiwandi for nine years at a monthly rent of ₹1.26 crore, with annual rent escalation of 5 per cent

Mumbai Port unveils ₹3,541 cr projects to boost cargo and waterfront growth

Mumbai Port Authority unveiled projects worth ₹3,541 crore, spanning berth upgrades, a marina, connectivity and waterfront development to boost cargo capacity and tourism