18 Jul 2026

India's industrial and warehousing sector recorded approximately 21.9 million sq ft of Grade A leasing across the top eight cities during the first half of 2026, reflecting a 12% year-on-year increase, according to Colliers. Delhi NCR and Chennai together contributed more than 45% of the total absorption, while third-party logistics (3PL) companies remained the largest occupier segment, accounting for 30% of leasing activity. Engineering and e-commerce firms also recorded strong demand. New Grade A supply reached 24.7 million sq ft during the period, surpassing leasing activity and resulting in a marginal increase in vacancy levels to 17.2%. Despite global supply chain disruptions during the second quarter, occupier demand remained resilient, supported by domestic manufacturing growth and infrastructure-led development.Read more

15 Jul 2026

Flipkart has announced plans to further expand its long-term investments in West Bengal by strengthening its supply chain infrastructure, seller ecosystem and skill development initiatives. The Walmart-owned e-commerce company said the state, which houses its largest fulfilment centre in India at Haringhata, will remain a key part of its growth strategy. The company currently operates more than 300 logistics facilities across West Bengal, supports over 120,000 jobs, and has expanded Flipkart Minutes with 90 micro fulfilment centres. It also continues to support MSMEs, artisans, weavers and farmers through its digital marketplace.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

14 Jul 2026

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has initiated the development of a 62-acre automated empty container yard near Nhava Sheva through a long-term concession with Dubai-based RSA Global. The INR 2,580 crore project, located within the JNPA estate at Uran in Raigad district, aims to modernise empty container handling, reduce road congestion and improve cargo movement at India's largest container port. Designed to handle more than 50,000 TEUs every month, the facility will consolidate storage, maintenance and repair operations while supporting port-led logistics infrastructure. The project is expected to generate around 750 direct and indirect jobs and strengthen freight efficiency across western, northern and central India.Read more

11 Jul 2026

Aramex has honoured Percy Avari, General Manager – India, as he concludes a 29-year career with the global logistics company. Having joined the organisation in 1997 as Financial Controller, Avari held several leadership roles and played a key role in expanding Aramex's operations across India, including international express, freight forwarding, domestic distribution and supply chain services. He also contributed to the growth of the company's cross-border e-commerce offering, Shop & Ship, and represented the logistics industry through various sector forums. Avari has indicated that he intends to explore opportunities within the start-up ecosystem following his departure from corporate leadership.Read more

10 Jul 2026

Amazon Seller Services has leased more than 4.17 lakh sq ft of warehousing space in Bhiwandi, near Mumbai, under a long-term agreement valued at around INR 162 crore. The transaction underscores sustained demand for Grade A logistics assets in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, driven by e-commerce expansion and supply chain optimisation. Industry experts say the deal highlights Bhiwandi's strategic importance as a warehousing hub, supported by strong connectivity, modern infrastructure, and its proximity to Mumbai's key consumption centres.Read more

09 Jul 2026

• DTDC Express has commissioned Bharat One, a new integrated logistics hub in Rathiwas, Haryana, to strengthen freight movement and improve network efficiency across North India.
• The facility has been designed with advanced automation and can process up to 2,500 tonnes of shipments daily, enabling faster sorting, consolidation and distribution.
• Strategically located near key industrial and consumption centres, the hub is expected to improve connectivity across northern and western markets while supporting growing demand from e-commerce, manufacturing and retail sectors.
• The project forms part of DTDC's long-term infrastructure expansion strategy aimed at building a technology-driven and future-ready logistics network across India.Read more

08 Jul 2026

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress of multi-modal logistics parks (MMLPs), ropeway projects, intermodal stations and wayside amenities being developed across India during a meeting of the National Highways Logistics Management Ltd (NHLML). The review focused on project implementation, multimodal connectivity and infrastructure delivery. Gadkari assessed project-specific challenges and directed stakeholders to address execution bottlenecks on priority to accelerate completion. According to the government, the projects are intended to improve logistics efficiency, strengthen connectivity across transport modes, lower transportation costs and support regional economic development through the creation of integrated transport infrastructure.Read more

06 Jul 2026

French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM has agreed to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, the third-party logistics arm of FedEx, for an enterprise value of USD 1.4 billion, marking a significant expansion of its contract logistics operations in North America. The acquisition, announced during the past week, will be executed through CMA CGM subsidiary CEVA Logistics and is expected to close later this year, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction will add approximately 150 warehouses and 20,000 employees to CEVA's North American network while strengthening CMA CGM's presence in the US logistics market. Alongside the acquisition, the two companies intend to establish long-term commercial partnerships covering ocean freight and air cargo, as FedEx continues to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on its core parcel delivery operations.Read more

06 Jul 2026

CJ Darcl Logistics has signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Highways for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) to pilot heavy electric freight operations on India's upcoming e-highways. The partnership will begin with the Bengaluru–Chennai corridor, where the two organisations will jointly develop charging infrastructure and deploy heavy electric trucks. The initiative also includes battery-swapping facilities, solar-powered energy stations and logistics hubs to support zero-emission freight movement. The collaboration aims to evaluate the commercial viability of electric trucking while creating a scalable model for sustainable, low-carbon logistics across India's highway network.Read more

04 Jul 2026

India's industrial and logistics sector recorded gross absorption of 34.8 million sq ft during the first half of 2026, registering a modest 2.4% year-on-year increase, according to Savills India. Manufacturing and third-party logistics (3PL) occupiers remained the largest demand drivers, accounting for 53% of total leasing activity, while Delhi-NCR, Pune and Mumbai emerged as the leading markets. The report also highlighted a growing preference for Grade-A industrial assets, with their share of absorption increasing to 59%. Meanwhile, fresh supply rose 27.8% year-on-year to 42.7 million sq ft, reflecting continued developer confidence despite demand growth moderating.Read more