10 Oct 2025

Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) and UltraTech Cement Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership to transition bulk cement transportation from road to rail. The collaboration leverages CONCOR's rail network to move cement over long distances, reducing road congestion and fuel consumption. By relying on rail, the companies aim to cut carbon emissions, enhance supply chain efficiency, and lower transportation costs. This initiative aligns with India's broader push for green logistics and sustainable freight solutions, setting an example for heavy industries nationwide.Read more

10 Oct 2025

Blue Dart Express has launched a Digital Account Opening platform that enables businesses to open accounts and start shipping in just 10 minutes. The process includes profile creation, plan selection, KYC verification, Aadhaar-based agreement signing, and prepaid card recharge. Once onboarded, companies can use the Digital Prepaid Card to ship goods immediately. The platform also allows selection of predefined shipping plans or customized plans based on business needs. Designed to reduce onboarding time from days to minutes, this initiative aims to simplify logistics for MSMEs, e-commerce sellers, and growing enterprises across India.Read more

08 Oct 2025

Blue Dart Express Limited has leased a 600,000 sq ft warehouse in Gurugram for nine years, starting mid-June 2025. The lease, with ASD Hotels & Resorts LLP, carries a monthly rent of INR 1.02 crore (USD 122,000) and a security deposit of INR 6.12 crore (USD 738,000), with an annual escalation of 5%. Gurugram dominates warehouse leasing in Delhi-NCR, driven by e-commerce, 3PL, and automobile sectors. The move aligns with a broader trend of rising warehousing demand, increased rents, and appreciating land prices in the region.Read more

07 Oct 2025

DHL Logistics Private Limited has extended its lease for 317,000 sq ft of warehousing space in Panvel near Mumbai for five years, at a monthly rent of INR 1.80 crore (approx. USD 215,000). The lease, effective from August 1, 2024, includes a 5% rent escalation starting June 2025 and a security deposit of INR 14.11 crore (approx. USD 1.7 million). The warehouse is located in the Ascent Free Trade and Warehousing Zone, developed by Ascendas Panvel FTWZ of CapitaLand Group, near the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport. The move highlights Panvel's growing importance as a logistics hub.Read more

06 Oct 2025

Mahindra Logistics has expanded its warehousing operations in Northeast India by adding over 4 lakh sq ft of space across Guwahati and Agartala. The Guwahati facility, spanning 3 lakh sq ft, is the region's largest Grade-A multi-client warehouse and hosts the first Community Centre of Excellence in partnership with the Logistics Skill Council. The 1.3-lakh sq ft Agartala facility strengthens connectivity across northeastern states and enables cross-border trade with Bangladesh. The expansion forms part of the company's 'Go-East' strategy, supporting economic growth, creating jobs, and enhancing logistics infrastructure in tier-II and tier-III cities.Read more

05 Oct 2025

China's top state banks are playing a crucial role in financing Aramco's Jafurah shale gas project, lending over a third of the total funds, while Chinese sovereign and private funds opted out due to U.S.-China trade tensions, Reuters reported. Bank of China, ICBC, and China Construction Bank each lent about USD 1 billion, with Agricultural Bank of China adding roughly USD 750 million. In August, Aramco signed an USD 11 billion lease-and-leaseback deal for processing assets with a consortium led by BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners, joined by Mubadala and Lunate. Jafurah is vital to Saudi Arabia's plan to increase gas output by 60% by 2030, reinforcing its global energy ambitions.Read more

04 Oct 2025

The Haryana government has announced plans to establish advanced warehousing infrastructure at Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar to facilitate the storage and export of horticultural produce. The initiative aims to preserve the quality and freshness of crops through controlled temperature storage, thereby boosting agricultural exports and enhancing farmers' income. The Haryana State Warehousing Corporation will oversee the development of modern cold storage and air cargo facilities at the airport, aligning with international standards to support the export of perishable items like fruits and flowers.Read more

01 Oct 2025

KSH Infra has secured more than INR 450 crore to develop a 50-acre industrial and logistics park in Bengaluru. The funding package includes equity from WSB Real Estate Partners and KSH Infra along with debt financing. Planned to deliver 1.25 million sq ft under a joint-venture structure, the project reflects both firms' commitment to expanding their industrial real estate presence across major Indian metros.Read more

30 Sep 2025

India's logistics costs have been officially pegged at 7.97% of GDP for 2023-24, marking the first structured estimate under a national framework developed by NCAER. The figure shows steady improvement from 8.84% in 2022-23 and 8.79% in 2021-22, countering earlier inconsistent estimates of 13-14% cited from external sources. The study, guided by the Asian Development Bank, will now be repeated biennially and shared with other nations as a model. Sector-wise, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing costs fell to 9.09%, while mode-wise coastal shipping remained cheapest at INR 1.80 per tonne-km. India has now narrowed its gap with developed economies, moving closer to the government's 6% target.Read more

30 Sep 2025

Crown Worldwide Group has launched its fourth owned facility in India at Ramasandra, Bengaluru, marking a key step in strengthening its presence in one of its top five markets. The 76,000 sq. ft. EDGE-certified green building is designed for advanced logistics operations, with over 57,000 sq. ft. dedicated to information management, storage for 900,000 cartons, and secure destruction zones. The facility also features dedicated areas for Crown Workspace and Crown Relocations, smart energy systems, and greenery covering 43 per cent of the site, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainable infrastructure and future-ready services.Read more