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Honeywell, Tata Projects, and the fuel innovation company SAF+ One have established a partnership to enhance the scale of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, commencing in India and extending to other regions.

#Honeywell #TataProjects #SAF_One #SustainableAviationFuel #aviation
Honeywell, Tata Projects, and SAF+ One partners to enable SAF production
The partnership leverages Honeywell’s proprietary technology, which converts renewable biomass and waste materials into high-quality fuel.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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Industry leaders seek #Budget 2026 to prioritise long-term structural reforms, multimodal integration, and green logistics to cut costs and integrate MSMEs globally.

#APACAchillesInformation #CJDarclLogistics #budget2026 #NirmalaSitharaman #IncomeTax #IndiaEconomy #Financeminister #UnionBudget
Budget 2026: Logistics sector seeks policy stability and infrastructure push
Industry leaders seek Budget 2026 to prioritise long-term structural reforms, multimodal integration, and green logistics to cut costs and integrate MSMEs globally.
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January 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Mahindra Logistics (MLL), one of India’s integrated logistics and mobility solutions providers, has reported a 19% year-on-year (YoY) growth in consolidated revenue for the third quarter of FY26.

#MahindraLogistics #MLL #India #logisticQ3 #profit #loss #revenue
Mahindra Logistics revenue jumps 19% at ₹1,545 crores in Q3 FY26
This growth is driven by broad-based momentum across 3PL, freight forwarding, mobility and express segments.
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January 28, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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India and the European Union (EU) have successfully concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), an accord that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed as 'the mother of all deals'.

#India #EuropeanUnion #FreeTradeAgreement #themotherofalldeals #EU #India
India-EU deal removes tariffs on 97% of traded goods
Historically high import duties, which rendered European luxury goods prohibitively expensive, are slated for substantial reduction under this agreement.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:04 AM
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The DP World India Golf Championship stands out as a case study in how this capability is applied on the ground. As Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, India subcontinent, DP World, explains:

#Integratedlogistics #DPWorld #DPWorldIndiaGolfChampionship #GolfChampionship #India #sportslogistics
How sports logistics is powering India’s global stage
Integrated logistics is shaping India’s credibility as a world-class sports host.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:59 AM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#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
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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
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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