Indian Transport & Logistics News

IAG Cargo will launch a third daily London Heathrow-Delhi flight on September 19, expanding its India network to 70 weekly services following the India-UK FTA. IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will launch a third daily service between London Heathrow (LHR) and Delhi (DEL) from September 19, 2026, expanding its UK-India network to 70 weekly flights during the winter schedule.

The upgraded warehouse management platform is designed to improve operational efficiency, standardise processes and support growing supply chain needs. Kuehne+Nagel has started the phased rollout of its cloud-native warehouse management system, KN SwiftLOG, across more than 1,000 sites in nearly 100 countries as part of its Contract Logistics operations. Equipped with agentic AI capabilities, the platform has been deployed in phases since the global rollout began in April 2026.

The facility will operate under a built-to-suit model and expand the company's cold chain network with capacity for products requiring temperatures from -25°C to +20°C. Snowman Logistics will establish a new 10,000-pallet temperature-controlled warehouse in Hyderabad under an asset-light built-to-suit (BTS) model. Construction has started and the facility is expected to become operational by the second quarter of next year. The warehouse will support temperatures ranging from -25°C to +20°C.

TVS ILP has launched ONE TVS ILP, an AI-powered app offering voice-enabled support, real-time information and 24x7 assistance for warehousing operations. TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) has launched ONE TVS ILP, an AI-driven Operations and Business Development (BD) app designed to simplify warehousing operations and improve customer experience. The company said the app is the first-of-its-kind solution in the Indian warehousing sector and is now available on Android and iOS platforms.

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has officially commenced international cargo operations with the uplift of 1,789 kg of fruits and vegetables to Abu Dhabi on Air India Express flight IX207, marking the airport's first international cargo movement.

The company told NSE and BSE it has no knowledge of any negotiations or undisclosed information linked to the reported stake sale or recent share price movement. Shadowfax Technologies has told the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE that it is not aware of any negotiations related to the reported sale of Flipkart's stake in the company.

The inaugural train to Dadri handled 270 TEUs in 7 hours, giving customers direct access to NCR markets through a faster and efficient inland logistics route. Gateway Terminals India (GTI), also known as APM Terminals Mumbai, has handled its first double-stack rail operation, opening a new logistics corridor to India's National Capital Region (NCR) through the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC).

In a major push to modernise India's logistics landscape, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced eight groundbreaking structural reforms under the 'Reform Express' initiative. Speaking at a press conference in Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, the Minister revealed that these new measures bring the total number of implemented reforms to 17, advancing steadily toward the Ministry of Railways' ambitious target of delivering 52 reforms in 52 weeks.

India has launched a seafarer-first response after attacks on two merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with vessel monitoring and 24x7 coordination. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has directed a comprehensive ‘Seafarer-First’ response to safeguard Indian seafarers operating in the conflict-affected waters of West Asia following attacks on two merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The proposed project includes a multipurpose port and container terminal on the UAE's east coast, offering an alternative cargo route during regional shipping disruptions. DP World is planning to expand its operations on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates to reduce Dubai's reliance on its flagship Jebel Ali port and the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Financial Times.