The recent tariff hikes by the United States have introduced new challenges for global trade, particularly along the China–US air cargo corridor, one of the busiest freight routes in the world. E-commerce airfreight volumes from Asia to the US have fallen by an estimated 20–30% since the changes were announced. In response, Mumbai-based Jet Freight Logistics […]
Indian Railways has flagged off the first industrial salt-loaded rake from Sanosara on the Bhuj–Naliya section to Dahej, marking a new milestone for the region’s salt industry. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, sharing the development on X, said the move would “open new avenues” for the salt sector and boost freight growth. The Ahmedabad Division Railway Manager […]
In a landmark move set to redefine long-haul logistics in India, Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR), in collaboration with Indian Railways, has launched a dedicated End-to-End Parcel Service. The inaugural service commenced on 7 August 2025, operating from BIRD Terminal, Mumbai to SGYT Terminal, Kolkata via Indian Railways’ Parcel Van (VP) under the JPP-RCS […]
The Government of India has tightened restrictions on imports of certain jute-based products from Bangladesh, allowing entry only through the Nhava Sheva Seaport in Maharashtra. The Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued the notification on Monday, amending the Import Policy under ITC (HS), 2022 Schedule 1, with immediate effect. Under the […]
A planned visit by U.S. trade negotiators to New Delhi from August 25–29 has been canceled, delaying discussions on a proposed bilateral trade agreement, NDTV Profit reported Saturday, citing sources. The decision pushes back the next round of negotiations, dashing hopes of progress before August 27, when fresh U.S. tariffs on Indian goods are set to […]
The latest initiative is a major leap in strengthening global trade corridors and providing seamless, end-to-end logistics solutions Container Corporation of India, an arm of the Indian Railways, has forayed into a new initiative of providing its containers for export shipments. Concor currently holds 55,000 domestic containers across metros and major cities. These boxes were […]