Logistics

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

Alpha Wave sells entire 1.9 pc stake in Delhivery; stock falls over 2 pc

Global alternative asset manager Alpha Wave Global has exited logistics company Delhivery by selling its entire 1.93 per cent stake for Rs 665 crore through open market transactions. Following the stake sale, shares of Delhivery on Thursday fell 2.21 per cent to trade at Rs 470.40 apiece on the NSE, and the scrip also slipped 2.15 per cent at Rs 470.25 per piece on the BSE. US-based Alpha Wave Global, through its affiliate, Alpha Wave Ventures, LP, offloaded a total of 1,44,44,800 shares in two tranches, representing a 1.93 per cent stake in Delhivery, as per the bulk deal data available on the BSE and NSE. The transactions executed on Wednesday in the price range of Rs 460.03-460.36 apiece, taking the combined deal value to Rs 664.74 crore. At the end of the March quarter, Alpha Wave Ventures, LP held a 1.93 per cent stake in Gurugram-based Delhivery. On Tuesday, venture capital firm Nexus Venture Partners sold more than 43 lakh shares of Delhivery for Rs 208 crore. In a separat

ClickPost's AI agent Parth tackles non-delivery issues of ecommerce players

The AI-powered voice agent automates customer outreach after failed deliveries, helping ecommerce brands reduce return-to-origin shipments and improve delivery success rates

How robots, software and scale are powering Zepto's IPO ambitions

Ahead of a planned listing, Zepto's 23-year-old co-founder is betting that robots and software can narrow the cost of quick commerce delivery

Chips, data centres powering India's next logistics leap: Blue Dart MD

AI, semiconductors, FTAs and airport expansion will reshape India's logistics sector, creating new growth avenues, says Blue Dart's Balfour Manuel

JNPA India's top container port in 2025, 22nd globally: World Bank

Container Port Index shows Mundra down 5 ranks, Pipavav best private port in India

E-way bill generation post GST rollout fourth-highest in May 2026

The rise in e-way bill generation points to sustained domestic trade activity, stronger supply-chain movement and continued compliance under the GST regime

Centre's ₹19k crore Bengal maritime plan expected to generate 62k jobs

West Bengal's ₹19,209-crore maritime pipeline aims to boost the blue economy, strengthen logistics and create over 62,000 jobs