19 Mar 2026

The Karnataka government received eight bids for the privatisation of three cargo berths at Karwar and Old Mangalore Port under a Public Private Partnership model, reflecting strong investor confidence. Bidders include major firms like Chowgule Group, with projects to be awarded based on the highest royalty per tonne of cargo handled. A policy change allowing iron ore handling at ports, reversing a ban in place since 2010, is considered a key factor in participation. Bid evaluation is underway, supporting Karnataka's strategy to expand cargo capacity, promote coastal shipping, and strengthen port infrastructure.Read more

19 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the fully mechanised Haldia Bulk Terminal developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone in West Bengal. The terminal, with a capacity of around 4 million tonnes per annum, is India's first fully automated dry bulk facility. It is expected to improve cargo handling speed, reduce turnaround time and support key industries such as steel, cement and power. The project strengthens logistics infrastructure at the Haldia Dock Complex and improves connectivity for eastern and northeastern regions.Read more

18 Mar 2026

Andhra Pradesh is moving ahead with plans to position itself as a key East-West cargo corridor. The Chief Minister has directed officials to start cargo handling operations at the newly built Mulapeta, Machilipatnam, and Ramayapatnam ports, aiming to route goods from inland states like Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Karnataka. With rail connectivity to the Kadapa steel plant and upcoming industrial townships near the ports, the state aims to boost trade and economic activity. Fishing harbours are also planned at regular intervals to strengthen the logistics network.Read more

17 Mar 2026

Shipwaves Online has secured a logistics digitalisation order worth INR 15.6 million from Hindalco Industries. The contract involves implementing digital solutions aimed at improving logistics management and operational efficiency within Hindalco's supply chain. The move highlights the growing adoption of technology-driven systems by large manufacturing companies to streamline freight tracking, documentation, and logistics coordination. Hindalco, one of India's major metals producers and part of the Aditya Birla Group, has been increasingly focusing on digital transformation across its operations. The project is expected to support more transparent and efficient logistics processes within the company's supply network.Read more

16 Mar 2026

Bharat Forge's aerospace division has inaugurated a new landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, developed in partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS. The plant will manufacture high-precision landing gear components used in civil and military aircraft programs. With this development, Bharat Forge becomes one of the few companies in India with OEM-approved capabilities to machine such critical aerospace parts at scale. The facility expands the company's aerospace portfolio and supports India's growing role in global aviation supply chains as aircraft production and demand for specialised components continue to increase.Read more

13 Mar 2026

Logistics and sustainable infrastructure firm Cargo Matters plans to invest INR 100 crore to establish an electric vehicle manufacturing and charging hub in Andhra Pradesh following a memorandum of understanding signed with the state government. The facility is proposed in Madanapalle and will function as an integrated green freight hub supporting heavy commercial vehicle electrification. The development will include a manufacturing unit for EV chargers, a retrofit facility for converting heavy vehicles to electric powertrains and a research and development centre focused on validation and certification. Of the total planned investment, around INR 50 crore has been earmarked for charging infrastructure designed to support regional heavy-duty electric freight corridors. The company has submitted a detailed project report to the Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation seeking allocation of 18 acres of industrial land for the project.Read more

13 Mar 2026

Jayesh Logistics Ltd has secured a transportation contract valued at INR 34.42 crore from the Adani Group to support operations linked to a thermal power project in Madhya Pradesh. The contract involves transporting approximately 2.7 lakh metric tonnes of coal rejects from the Parsa Kente Colliery operated by Parsa Kente Collieries Ltd to the Mahan Energen thermal power plant located in Singrauli district. The work order, disclosed through a regulatory filing to the National Stock Exchange, will be executed over a period of 12 months. The company stated that the contract was awarded by a domestic entity and does not involve any related-party transaction. The project forms part of ongoing logistics and material handling activities required to support coal-based power generation operations in the region.Read more

13 Mar 2026

Indian pharmaceutical exporters have urged the government to introduce freight subsidies and provide logistical support as escalating shipping costs threaten the competitiveness of drug shipments to overseas markets, particularly West Asia. The Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil) said freight rates have risen sharply due to disruptions in maritime routes and increased insurance costs linked to geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Exporters are facing surcharges ranging from USD 4,000 to USD 8,000 per shipment, significantly increasing logistics expenses. The West Asia and North Africa region accounts for about 5.5% of India's pharmaceutical exports and remains a key destination for generic medicines. Industry bodies have warned that continued disruption to shipping routes could lead to export losses of up to INR 2,500-5,000 crore and have sought government intervention to stabilise logistics costs and maintain export momentum.Read more

12 Mar 2026

Ashok Leyland, the Hinduja Group's commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to invest between INR 400 crore and INR 500 crore to establish a greenfield electric vehicle battery pack manufacturing facility at Pillaipakkam near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company held the groundbreaking ceremony for the facility earlier this week as part of the Hinduja Group's broader investment commitments under a memorandum of understanding signed with the Tamil Nadu government in September 2025. The plant is intended to support localisation of EV battery pack production and strengthen the domestic electric mobility supply chain. Ashok Leyland stated that the project aligns with Tamil Nadu's Electric Vehicle Policy 2023 and national initiatives such as the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage, which aim to expand India's EV manufacturing ecosystem and support the country's long-term net-zero emissions target for 2070.Read more

11 Mar 2026

Export cargo worth about INR 345 crore destined for Iran is currently stranded at Gujarat's Kandla and Mundra ports due to disruptions in shipping operations caused by the ongoing West Asian crisis. The government informed Parliament that consignments including rice, tea and pharmaceuticals remain stuck as vessel movement has been affected. Data shared in the Lok Sabha indicated that around 35,962 tonnes of cargo valued at INR 305.67 crore is lying at Kandla port, while 5,676 tonnes worth INR 40.72 crore is awaiting shipment at Mundra port. Officials stated that the conflict involving Iran has disrupted maritime logistics in the region, affecting cargo movement. Iran remains a major buyer of Indian basmati rice, making the disruption significant for exporters and agricultural trade.Read more