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(64 articles)Rajkot and Morbi Need Integrated Logistics to Boost Export Competitiveness
Rajkot and Morbi represent two distinct but equally important manufacturing ecosystems in Gujarat: Rajkot as an engineering and auto components hub, and Morbi as India's premier ceramic cluster. Both
India Launches Integrated Transport Authority to Cut Logistics Costs
India's government has established the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) to coordinate planning across all transport modes: roads, railways, ports, aviation, inland waterways, and co
TC-HICT Milestone: 8.2M TEUs Solidify Northern Vietnam Port Hub
Tan Cang-Haiphong International Container Terminal (TC-HICT) has processed over 8.2 million TEUs since opening in May 2018, establishing itself as a critical deep-water gateway for northern Vietnam. T
Middle Corridor Emerges as Strategic Europe-Asia Project Cargo Route
Broekman Logistics reports a significant shift in Europe-Asia freight routing as shippers increasingly adopt the Middle Corridor to diversify beyond traditional maritime routes. The Trans-Caspian rout
Hellmann Worldwide Prioritizes Quality in Multimodal Strategy
Hellmann Worldwide is focusing on quality rather than volume expansion to improve multimodal transportation agility, according to reporting from Mexico Business News. The strategy appears oriented tow
Louisiana Port Secures $1M Rail Connection Funding
The Port of Columbia in Louisiana has secured a $1 million state loan to construct a new rail spur connecting to Union Pacific's Monroe Subdivision, addressing a critical infrastructure gap in Northea
Indian Railways Eyes 264M Tonne Freight Target with Expanded Rail Services
South Central Railway (SCR) and IIM Bangalore are conducting a comprehensive freight market study to unlock growth opportunities and achieve a combined 264 million tonne loading target by 2030. The re
India's Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority: Overview
The Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) represents India's policy framework for coordinating transport and logistics operations across multiple modes. While specific operational detail
India Establishes Integrated Transport Authority for Multimodal Coordination
India's government has approved the establishment of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority, a significant policy move designed to enhance coordination across multiple transportation modes in
Anduril's $3.7B Baltimore Submarine Plant: 3,100 Jobs by 2030
Anduril Industries announced a transformative $3.7 billion investment in a submarine-component manufacturing facility at Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore, marking a significant structural shift in U.S
Inland Freight Networks: The New Supply Chain Resilience Battleground
Maersk's latest strategic perspective highlights a fundamental shift in how supply chain professionals should approach resilience planning. Rather than focusing solely on ocean freight corridors and p
India Cabinet Approves Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority
India's cabinet has approved the establishment of an Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority, marking a significant policy step toward coordinating logistics infrastructure across multiple transp
Iran Completes 730-km Chabahar-Zahedan Railway: Game Changer
Iran has completed the Chabahar-Zahedan Railway, a 730-kilometer rail corridor featuring 39 tunnels and 201 bridges. This infrastructure achievement represents a critical milestone in regional connect
Vietnam Cargo Corridor: Hacis Launches Road-Air Route to Hong Kong
Hacis, the value-added logistics subsidiary of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals, has successfully completed a pilot shipment on a new road-air corridor designed to capture Vietnamese export traffic bound
CJ Darcl Targets 10% Revenue Growth with Logistics Vertical Expansion
CJ Darcl, a major Indian logistics and supply chain services provider, is pursuing an ambitious 10% revenue growth strategy while simultaneously expanding into new logistics verticals. This multi-pron
Alabama's $100M Inland Rail Terminal Launches in 2027
The Alabama Port Authority is developing a transformational inland logistics hub, the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility, positioned to reshape container movement across central Alabama
Rhine River Drought Cripples Barge Traffic, Forces Costly Ground Shifts
Record-low water levels on the Rhine River are creating a significant bottleneck in European inland waterway transportation, one of the continent's most cost-effective and environmentally efficient fr
Inland Transport Revolution Reshaping Asia Pacific Supply Chains
Inland transportation infrastructure is emerging as a critical competitive differentiator across the Asia Pacific region, according to analysis from global logistics leader Maersk. This shift reflects
Multimodal Logistics: Unlocking Trade Routes for Landlocked Africa
This article addresses a critical infrastructure challenge affecting a substantial portion of Africa's economic potential: the isolation of landlocked nations from efficient international trade networ
Adani Logistics Opens Rail Export Route to Vietnam from Rajasthan
Adani Logistics has launched a new rail-based export corridor connecting Rajasthan to Vietnam, marking a strategic expansion of freight connectivity infrastructure in western India. This development e
Indian Railways Adds 5 New Freight Terminals in Gujarat
Indian Railways has launched an infrastructure modernization initiative in Gujarat by establishing five new Goods Collection Terminals (GCTs), marking a strategic expansion of the nation's rail-based
Brazil's Inland Waterways Emerge as Key Multimodal Link in PNL 2050
Brazil is elevating inland waterways as a strategic component of its Plano Nacional de Logística (PNL) 2050 initiative, positioning river-based transport as a vital link in the country's multimodal lo
Rail&Sea Logistics Delivers Smarter Multimodal Solutions
Rail&Sea Logistics has introduced a new approach to multimodal logistics that integrates rail and ocean freight services into a unified platform. This development reflects growing industry interest in
Lianyungang Launches Trans-Caspian Rail Route, Cuts 5-Day Transit
Lianyungang port has launched its first direct Trans-Caspian freight train service, marking a significant milestone in overland Asia-Europe connectivity. This new route reduces transit time by 5 days
Mpakadan Port Connects Rail & Volta Lake Cargo Routes
Ghana is developing the Mpakadan Port as a strategic multimodal transportation hub designed to integrate rail infrastructure with Volta Lake waterway transport. This initiative addresses a critical ga
Colonial Terminals Expands Savannah Port with 25-Acre Breakbulk Hub
Colonial Terminals has commissioned Foundation 3, a strategically significant expansion of breakbulk and bulk cargo capabilities at the Port of Savannah. The 25-acre facility introduces dedicated heav
Beyond Visibility: Turning Supply Chain Data Into Action
Supply chain visibility has advanced dramatically, yet many organizations remain unable to convert that data into decisive action. While teams can now identify disruptions in real-time, capacity const
Baku Freight Forum 2026 Charts New Regional Transport Routes
The Black and Caspian Freight Forum 2026 is positioning itself as a pivotal convening point for regional logistics stakeholders to evaluate and optimize transport corridors connecting the Black Sea, C
DFCCIL Expands Freight Corridor: Dadri to JNPT Rail Link
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has established enhanced connectivity between ICD Dadri, a major inland container depot serving northern India, and JNPT (Jawaharla
Build Resilient Networks: Multimodal Flexibility Sustains Service
Supply chain networks facing unprecedented volatility require more than traditional optimization, they need architectural resilience. The article emphasizes that organizations maintaining consistent s
Zhengzhou launches benchmark freight trains for faster multimodal logistics
Two newly designated benchmark freight trains have departed from Zhengzhou, marking a strategic enhancement to China's multimodal logistics infrastructure. This development signals a commitment to acc
Hyundai Glovis Launches Integrated Multimodal Logistics System
Hyundai Glovis, a major South Korean automotive and logistics provider, has established a comprehensive integrated logistics system combining land, sea, and air transport capabilities in partnership w
Aroeira Launches Biomethane Sugar Route to Port of Santos
Aroeira has launched a new logistics initiative combining biomethane-powered trucks and rail transport to move sugar to Port of Santos, signaling a strategic shift toward lower-carbon supply chain ope
CEVA Logistics Accelerates Airbus Helicopter Shipments to Mongolia
CEVA Logistics has successfully developed and executed a rapid multimodal transport solution for Airbus Helicopters, moving equipment from European origin points to Mongolia through an optimized routi
Low Water Levels Threaten Shipping Dependency Across Global Routes
Low water levels in critical inland waterways are creating significant operational challenges for global supply chains. Rivers and canals that traditionally serve as cost-effective shipping corridors
German Rivers Drying Up Threatens European Supply Chains
German inland waterways are experiencing critical water level declines, significantly disrupting barge traffic and threatening regional supply chain operations. The Rhine River and other major waterwa
Rhine at Record Low Triggers Major Freight Shift to Roads, Rail
The Rhine River has reached a historic low of 6 centimeters at Kaub, Germany's critical inland waterway choke point, forcing shippers to reroute freight onto alternative transport modes. This unpreced
AD Ports Expands Routes Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions
AD Ports is strategically expanding its transportation infrastructure, adding trucking capacity, augmenting ship deployments, and launching new air cargo routes, in direct response to ongoing disrupti
Rhine Water Levels Hit Historic Lows, Forcing Freight to Road
The Rhine River, Europe's most critical inland waterway corridor, has reached historically low water levels, compelling logistics operators to redirect freight to alternative land-based transportation
Varanasi MMLP Contract Awarded to G R Infraprojects
G R Infraprojects, operating as a special purpose vehicle (SPV) jointly with NHLML and IWAI, has been awarded the contract for developing the Varanasi Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP). This strategic
Rhine Low Water Forces DHL to Rethink Transport Alternatives
The Rhine River's persistently low water levels are creating substantial operational headaches for major logistics providers like DHL, which has publicly flagged the difficulty of pivoting to alternat
Rhine Low Water: Hamburg Port Shifts to Rail for Inland Routes
Persistent low water levels on the Rhine River, a critical artery for European inland freight, are forcing shippers and logistics operators to seek alternative routing and modal solutions. The Port of
Rhine Low Water Disrupts German Industrial Supply Lines
Low water levels on the Rhine River are creating a significant bottleneck for cargo movements into Germany's industrial core, reducing barge carrying capacity and forcing shippers to seek alternative
India Freight Loading Surges to 1,670 MT as DFC and GCT Expand
India's freight logistics landscape is experiencing accelerated growth driven by full operational capacity of Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs) and strategic expansion initiatives by GCT. Loading vol
Rhine Water Crisis Drives Up European Inland Freight Costs
Europe's inland waterway transport system is facing acute operational stress as record-low Rhine water levels combine with restricted rail capacity and limited road alternatives to create a perfect st
Hamburg shifts to rail as Rhine drought disrupts barge traffic
Declining water levels on the Rhine River have forced Hamburg port operators to shift significant cargo volumes from barge transportation to rail alternatives. This represents a critical modal disrupt
Rhine Drought Forces Cargo to Roads, Operators Push for Tolls
Extreme heatwaves across continental Europe have drastically reduced water levels on the Rhine River, forcing significant volumes of container and general cargo from barges onto already-congested road
Multimodal Logistics Technology Reshaping India's Supply Chain
India's logistics sector is undergoing a technology-driven transformation centered on multimodal transportation integration and real-time shipment visibility. The adoption of advanced tracking systems
Turkey-China Railway Deal Strengthens Middle Corridor Trade Route
Turkey and China have expanded their railway partnership, reinforcing the Middle Corridor as a strategically important overland trade route connecting Asia to Europe. This bilateral collaboration repr
East-West Rail Corridor Transforms Asia-Europe Freight Routes by 2026
The East-West Rail Corridor through Laos represents a structural shift in regional freight connectivity, projected to become operational by 2026. This infrastructure development creates an alternative