#port-connectivity
(22 articles)India Launches ITLA 2026: Transforming Multimodal Logistics
India has established the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority (ITLA) as a Special Purpose Vehicle, marking a structural shift toward unified transport planning across roads, railways, ports,
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
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
China Doubles Shipping Connectivity Lead Over Global Rivals
The UN Conference on Trade and Development reports that China has dramatically extended its lead in liner shipping connectivity, reaching an index score of 1,347.6 in September 2026, more than double
Liner Industry Convenes in Bengaluru to Boost Port Connectivity
Liner operators gathered in Bengaluru to address critical challenges in port connectivity, stakeholder alignment, and trade facilitation across India's maritime network. This collaborative convening s
SC Ports, Norfolk Southern Expand Rail Service to Huntsville
SC Ports Authority and Norfolk Southern have established a new daily rail service connecting the Port of Charleston to Huntsville, Alabama, significantly expanding intermodal accessibility across the
SC Ports, Norfolk Southern Expand Intermodal Access to Huntsville
SC Ports Authority and Norfolk Southern have announced an expansion of intermodal rail access to Huntsville, Alabama, a critical inland distribution hub. This partnership extends direct rail connectiv
SC Ports Launches Daily Rail Service to Huntsville
South Carolina Ports and Norfolk Southern have launched daily direct intermodal rail service between Charleston and Huntsville, Alabama, effective September 11. This expansion strengthens inland conne
Aliança Launches Suape Cabotage Service with Three Weekly Calls
Aliança, a Brazilian shipping company, has launched a new cabotage service from the Port of Suape with three weekly calls, expanding domestic maritime connectivity in northeastern Brazil. This service
Illawarra's 20-Year Transport Plan: What It Means for Freight
Illawarra's newly unveiled 20-year transport plan represents a structural overhaul of regional freight infrastructure in New South Wales, with implications extending across multiple supply chain segme
Shipping Firm Adds Wilmington Port Stop to Expand Service Network
A shipping firm has announced a new service that includes a stop at the Port of Wilmington, representing an expansion of the carrier's service network in the mid-Atlantic region. This development refl
Fesco Opens New Maritime Route: St. Petersburg to Turkish Ports
Fesco has inaugurated a new direct maritime route linking St. Petersburg with Turkish ports, representing a strategic expansion of shipping services in the Eastern Europe-Middle East corridor. This de
Rail Consultant Named Palmetto Railways CEO to Lead SC Growth
Palmetto Railways, the state-owned South Carolina short line, has appointed Tarek Ravenel as president and CEO, effective September 8, 2026. Ravenel is a returning executive who previously spent a dec
ICTSI East Java Terminal Strengthens Eastern Indonesia Trade Corridor
ICTSI's East Java Terminal is actively pursuing enhanced trade connections within Eastern Indonesia, signaling the terminal operator's commitment to developing underutilized regional corridors. This s
ICTSI Strengthens East Java-Eastern Indonesia Cargo Network
ICTSI, a major Asia-Pacific terminal operator, is positioning its East Java facility as a strategic hub to strengthen cargo flows between East Java and Eastern Indonesia. This development reflects gro
MSC launches first integrated multimodal solution in Saudi Arabia
MSC has launched an integrated multimodal transhipment service connecting King Abdullah Port and Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia, representing a first-of-its-kind regional offering developed in co
Illawarra Freight Links Need Investment, Property Council Warns
The Property Council of Australia has raised concerns about inadequate freight connectivity in the Illawarra region, a key economic zone in New South Wales. The organization is advocating for improved
Automar Launches Rail Corridor for Gioia Tauro Automotive
Automar has launched a dedicated rail corridor serving the Gioia Tauro port complex, a strategic move to enhance automotive logistics capabilities and strengthen intermodal connectivity in Southern Eu
Adani Launches First Block Train from Kishangarh to Mundra Port
Adani Logistics has inaugurated its first dedicated block train service linking ICD (Inland Container Depot) Kishangarh to Mundra Port, marking a significant step in strengthening India's intermodal t
Sabah's Transport Masterplan Stalls: Regional Logistics Crisis
Sabah faces a critical logistics infrastructure gap as an integrated transport masterplan continues to stall, creating operational bottlenecks across the Malaysian state's supply chains. The failure t
Shipping Lines Shift Focus to Regional Ports Over Mega-Hubs
Container shipping lines are executing a fundamental restructuring of their global service networks, moving beyond temporary crisis responses to embed new, permanent operating models. According to ana