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Launched in 2009, ITLN brings the latest and most credible news and views of transportation & logistics industries from one of the world’s largest markets.
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Logistics tech startup TrucksUp has unveiled its LFO Dashboard, an unified fleet operations platform designed to centralise the fragmented world of transport management.

#TrucksUp #LFODashboard #truckowner #fleet #road #infrastructure #logistics
TrucksUp launches unified LFO Dashboard to boost fleet operations
The LFO Dashboard's key features address transport sector challenges, starting with instant compliance and verification checks for vehicles and licenses.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:11 PM
It is scheduled to enter commercial service on 29 January 2026 from Ningbo.
CMA CGM adds 400th owned vessel to fleet with methanol ship launch
It is scheduled to enter commercial service on 29 January 2026 from Ningbo.
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January 27, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced an investment of ₹30,000 crore to expand the Vizhinjam International Seaport.
Adani Ports to invest ₹30,000 crore to fast-track Vizhinjam port expansion
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has announced an investment of ₹30,000 crore to expand the Vizhinjam International Seaport.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has appointed Roland Weil as Vice President Business Development for its E-commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling (EFFH) services in Germany, strengthening its leadership team in Frankfurt.

#WorldwideFlightServices #WFS #Ecommerce #FreightForwarderHandling
WFS strengthens Frankfurt leadership with senior air cargo appointment
The appointment supports plans to scale freight forwarding and e-commerce operations at Germany’s leading cargo hub
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January 26, 2026 at 1:12 PM
The Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC 3.0) concluded its third edition in Kochi, Kerala, laying out a roadmap to integrate India’s river network into the national logistics backbone.

#InlandWaterwaysDevelopmentCouncil #IWDC3_0 #Kochi #Kerala #inlandwaterway #northeast
IWDC 3.0 unveils ₹1,500 crore roadmap to boost river cargo
The summit indicates a move towards a synchronised transport grid, replacing isolated waterways with fixed-day sailing schedules and private freight operator incentives.
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January 24, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Logistics service provider Paradeep Parivahan (PPL) announced on 21January that it has signed a 8 year agreement with UltraTech Cement to deploy electric vehicles (EVs) for bulk logistics.

#ParadeepParivahan #UltraTechCement #EVtruck #electrictruck #Logistics
Paradeep Parivahan inks 8 year pact with UltraTech Cement for largest inter-state EV truck fleet
PPL will deploy a fleet of electric trucks to transport materials between UltraTech’s facilities in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:33 AM
The global integrated logistics company, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk), has appointed Charles van der Steene as the Regional Managing Director for the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East & Africa (IMEA), effective 1 January 2026.

#Maersk #Logistics #India #MiddleEast #Africa #shipping
Maersk names new regional head to oversee fast-growing IMEA markets
Logistics major appoints an internal leader to manage operations across India, the Middle East and Africa.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Blue Dart has onboarded more than 200 persons with disabilities (PwDs) into full-time, mainstream roles across its operations, marking a key step in the company’s inclusion journey.

#BlueDart #warehousing #lastmilesupport #logistics #SarthakEducationalTrust #disabilities
Blue Dart strengthens inclusive hiring across operations nationwide
Over 200 people with disabilities join full-time roles in sorting, warehousing and delivery, backed by training and workplace support.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:40 AM
The first electric heavy goods vehicle has completed a cross-Channel journey using #LeShuttleFreight, marking a step in the use of zero-emission road freight between the UK and continental #Europe.

#KuehneNagel #electrictruck #Voltempo #DAFTrucks #zeroemissionfreight #eHGV #charginginfrastructure
First electric truck completes Channel Tunnel freight crossing
The journey covered a 1,700-kilometre round trip across five countries
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January 23, 2026 at 9:38 AM
TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) has announced its expansion into Madhya Pradesh with the development of a new built-to-suit industrial and logistics park in Indore.

#TVSIndustrialLogisticsParks #TVSILP #logisticspark #MadhyaPradesh #Indore #logistics #ecommerce #automobiles #textiles
TVS ILP to invest ₹250 crore in logistics park in Indore
The park caters to sectors like e-commerce, automobiles, textiles, FMCG/FMCD, and 3PL
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January 23, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Swan Defence and Heavy Industries (SDHI) has secured India’s first chemical tanker newbuild order, signing a contract worth USD 227 million to build six 18,000 DWT IMO Type II chemical tankers at its shipyard in Pipavav, #Gujarat.

#SwanDefenceandHeavyIndustries #SDHI #chemicaltanker #Pipavav
SDHI wins India’s first chemical tanker newbuild order
Deal marks first post-revival order at the facility, with LNG-ready ships to be delivered starting within 33 months.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Indian Railways has introduced the Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service under the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) programme to address rising freight demand and pressure on road infrastructure.

#IndianRailways #TrucksonTrains #DedicatedFreightCorridor #DFCnetwork #shipping #NewRewari #NewPalanpur
Indian Railways introduces Trucks-on-Trains service on DFC network
Environmental benefits have emerged as a key outcome of the initiative.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:33 AM
TrucksUp, a Gurugram-based FTL (Full Truck Load) aggregator platform, has announced the renewal of its partnership with HDFC Bank.

#TrucksUp #HDFCBank #Gurugram #FullTruckLoad #India #transportation
TrucksUp, HDFC bank renew partnership to boost vehicle financing for truckers
HDFC Bank will continue offering TrucksUp customers various credit options, including loans for new and used trucks and refinancing for current vehicles.
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January 23, 2026 at 5:33 AM
The system strengthens security and traceability by enabling real-time monitoring of movements within port premises.
Hambantota Port rolls out Sri Lanka’s first automated gate pass system
The system strengthens security and traceability by enabling real-time monitoring of movements within port premises.
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January 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
The facility is intended to support containerised exports and domestic cargo movement while reducing dependence on road transport for long-haul freight.
DP World signs pact with MP to develop Powarkheda logistics hub
The facility is intended to support containerised exports and domestic cargo movement while reducing dependence on road transport for long-haul freight.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:34 PM
His tenure includes advanced process automation, CRM-integrated customer engagement, supply chain sustainability projects, and strategic alliances to expand service offerings.
KSH Distriparks appoints Dnyaneshwar Patil as GM - Commercials
His tenure includes advanced process automation, CRM-integrated customer engagement, supply chain sustainability projects, and strategic alliances to expand service offerings.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:11 PM
French shipping group CMA CGM has withdrawn its plan to send three Asia–Europe container services back through the Red Sea and will instead divert them via the Cape of Good Hope, citing a “complex and uncertain international context.”

#CMACGM #French #RedSea #Asia #Europe #CapeofGoodHope #shipping
Major carrier withdraws plan to resume Red Sea transits
Sudden service changes underline ongoing instability on key Asia–Europe container trades.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:08 AM
#TheNationalHighwaysAuthorityofIndia (NHAI) and the #KonkanRailwayCorporation (KRCL) signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 21 to boost the seamless integration of road and rail networks to create a faster, more efficient supply chain.

#NHAI #KonkanRailway #KRCL #logistic
NHAI, Konkan Railway to boost multi-modal logistics and connectivity
The NHAI and KRCL are collaborating, leveraging road and rail networks to develop multi-modal logistics parks and inter-modal hubs.
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January 22, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Cathay Cargo reported higher cargo volumes in December 2025 and for the full year, according to traffic figures released by the Cathay Group.

#CathayCargo #CathayGroup #cathaypacific #trafficupdate #aircargo #aircraft #CathayFresh
Cathay Cargo ends 2025 with steady year-on-year gains
December tonnage rose, while full-year volumes exceeded 1.67 million tonnes on stronger cargo demand
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January 22, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Unicommerce, one of India’s e-commerce enablement SaaS platforms, has announced a strategic partnership with Naqel Express, the logistics provider in Saudi Arabia.

#Unicommerce #NaqelExpress #India #KingdomofSaudiArabia #SaaSplatforms #SaudiArabia #logistics #ecommerce
Unicommerce, Naqel Express partners to strengthen e-commerce logistics in Saudi Arabia
E-commerce businesses in the Kingdom using the Unicommerce platform will gain seamless access to Naqel Express’s delivery infrastructure.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Allcargo Global, the international supply chain arm of the Allcargo Group, has announced the appointment of Vaishnav Shetty as Deputy Managing Director, effective immediately.

#AllcargoGlobal #AllcargoGroup #supplychain #logistics #internationalsupplychain
Allcargo Global appoints Vaishnav Shetty as Deputy Managing Director
The appointment, approved by the Board of Directors, comes at a moment as the logistics conglomerate undergoes organisational restructuring.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:05 AM
TransportOne by Delhivery has launched an Autonomous Transport Management System (TMS) that uses AI agents to automate key logistics functions, marking a shift in how enterprises manage freight operations.

#TransportOne #Delhivery #AutonomousTransportManagementSystem #TMS #AI #AIagents #logistics
TransportOne by Delhivery launches autonomous TMS for logistics
The platform uses a multi-agent structure, with separate agents handling procurement, execution, and billing.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:23 AM
The Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has released a report examining how technology-enabled intra-city logistics can reduce costs and improve efficiency for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

#MSMEs #IITDelhi #IndiaHabitatCentre #NewDelhi
Tech-led intra-city logistics seen easing cost burden for MSMEs
Study finds digital freight services cut costs, improve delivery times and boost efficiency for small businesses in cities.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:42 AM
ColdStar Logistics has entered into a long-term partnership with abCoffee to manage temperature-controlled logistics and warehousing for the coffee chain across key Indian markets.

#ColdStar #ColdStarLogistics #abCoffee #logistics #warehousing #Mumbai #Delhi #Bengaluru #UttarPradesh #foodlogistics
ColdStar partners with abCoffee to manage cold chain logistics
The partnership also supports abCoffee’s expansion plans by strengthening backend logistics across its outlet network.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:41 PM
MatchLog, a container-reuse platform, and STA Alliance, the commercial subsidiary of the Singapore Transport Association (STA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive digitalisation and sustainability initiatives across Singapore’s container logistics sector.

#MatchLog
MatchLog, STA Alliance partner to initiate digital container reuse in Singapore
This process enables empty containers to be reused directly between trips, bypassing depots to reduce congestion and improve efficiency.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM