Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine - January - February 2025

In this issue

The cover story of the ITLN Jan Feb 2025 issue focuses on intralogistics and examines how the demand for faster, more precise supply chains is reshaping the industry.

The Feature on pharma logistics explains the supply chain challenges of personalised drugs, and ways to tackle them.

Spotlight is on India Post, the country's 170-year-old postal service that has pivoted from a traditional mail carrier to a major player in the parcel and e-commerce logistics market.

The Special Report on Quick-commerce probes how the 10-minute promise is shaping the future of Indian consumers while the Industry Report points out the structural challenges in Indian air cargo including the overreliance on a few airports, infrastructure gaps, and insufficient freighter capacity.

We also have the Event Report on the recently concluded Auto SCM Summit 2024.

Quick-commerce & technology push Indian inventories to precision logistics

India's intralogistics market is experiencing a shift, driven by rapid advancements in technology and the demand for faster, more precise supply chains. This evolution is reshaping industries across e-commerce, manufacturing, and beyond.

9 mins

Supply chain challenges of personalised drugs, and ways to tackle them

The task for all players in the chain is to remember what is at stake here a patient’s life and how best to ensure medicines reach them on time and in desired condition.

9 mins

India Post's transformation from letters to a logistics powerhouse

Around the historic Kabutar Khana, a spot where people traditionally fed pigeons, situated in front of the iconic General Post Office (GPO) outside Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai, a dwindling community of letter writers once clung to a fading tradition.

3 mins

How the 10-minute promise is shaping the future of Indian consumers

With around 2,000 dark stores across major cities and a projected CAGR of 16.07%, India's quick commerce revolution is poised to transform the future of retail.

7 mins

Will Indian air cargo growth outpace structural challenges?

India's air cargo industry is poised at a turning point, fueled by rapid economic growth, government initiatives like Make in India, and rising global demand for electronics, pharmaceuticals, and perishable exports. However, the sector faces hurdles such as overreliance on a few airports, infrastructure gaps, and geopolitical shifts. Will India's air cargo soar to global leadership or struggle under these challenges?

7 mins

Charting India's automotive logistics future amidst disruption, innovation

Pune hosted Auto SCM Summit 2024, where industry leaders gathered to navigate the complexities of India's automotive supply chain. Key themes included inventory planning, geopolitical disruptions, technological advancements, and the transition to sustainable transportation.

10 mins

JNPA reports highest-ever container throughput of 7 mn TEUS in CY2024

Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) handled the highest-ever container throughput of 7.05 million TEUS in the calendar year 2024 (from Jan-2024 to Dec-2024) which is 11 percent higher as compared to the previous calendar year 2023.

1 min

Allcargo Terminals renews partnership with CWC Mundra

Sout peedy Multimodes, a subsidiary of Allcargo Terminals, has renewed its partnership with Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) Mundra for six years.

1 min

Air India expands SATS, WFS ties with 14 new global contracts

Air India has extended its collaboration Awith SATS and its wholly owned subsidiary Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) by awarding 14 new cargo and ground handling contracts across major international airports.

1 min

Blue Dart unveils India's largest integrated operating facility in Delhi

Blue Dart has launched India's largest low-emission integrated operating facility of 2.5 lakh sq ft in Bijwasan, Delhi.

1 min

BLR Airport reports highest-ever cargo tonnage in CY2024

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) reported its highest-ever annual cargo tonnage of 496,227 MT, reflecting strong performance in both international and domestic segments during the calendar year 2024 (CY 2024), a 17 percent increase compared to CY 2023.

1 min

Sumadhura leases warehouse to Zepto, NX Logistics in Bengaluru

Sumadhura Group has leased a 1.8 lakh sq. ft warehousing facility to Zepto and NX Logistics India (Part of Nippon Express) at the 100-acre Sumadhura Logistics Park in Bengaluru.

1 min

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Indian Transport & Logistics News Magazine Description:

Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN) magazine is one of a kind media venture in India to create a high quality communication platform for both users and logistics service providers to interact and also fill the void of an authentic analytical logistics magazine in India.
ITLN is the flagship magazine of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) India, with a membership of 35,000 CILT members worldwide. Contents include coverage of air, sea, and road & rail transport in general/bulk cargo.