The European Commission is discussing a proposal to bring forward a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas in a new package of sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, an EU official said. The new push follows a call between European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. The […]

Gateway Distriparks Limited is proud to announce the launch of the “Garhi–Mundra Niryaat Cargo Express”, a dedicated, time-tabled rail service introduced by Indian Railways. This first-of-its-kind service connects ICD Garhi (Gurgaon) to Mundra Port with an assured transit time of just 25 hours, setting a new benchmark in efficiency for India’s export logistics. The initiative marks […]

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 […]

Indian rice millers and exporters are upbeat about Bangladesh’s “plan to import 9 lakh tonnes of rice”, anticipating a boost in demand and better prices for the cereal, stakeholders said on Sunday. With India accounting for 46 per cent of global rice exports, the country is expected to “emerge as the primary beneficiary of the move […]

Madras high court has clarified that although no licence is required to import ayurvedic drugs into India, it is necessary that the imported products conform to the standards prescribed for similar products manufactured in India. “For such a purpose, it is necessary that such consignments be tested by one of the laboratories accredited to the Central […]