Share this article October 18, 2017: Richard Branson’s Virgin Group has made an investment in Hyperloop One – the world’s most revolutionary train service. Branson will be joining Hyperloop One’s board of directors and the company would be rebranded as Virgin Hyperloop One. “From our airlines to our…

Share this article October 18, 2017: Kale Logistics Solutions announced the joining of Krishnamurthy Gopalakrishnan (Krish Gopal) as Head of Business Development for India and Asia Pacific region. In his new role, Krishnamurthy will be responsible for sales team leadership and driving revenue across…

Share this article October 18, 2017: VO Chidambaranar Port recently became the first Indian major port to implement integrated management system, complying ISO Certifications like ‘Quality Management System’, ‘Environment Management System’ and ‘Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series’…

Share this article India’s Logistics sector braces for its next big chapter, with the help of government reforms and integration of technology this highly fragmented sector looks beyond its traditional distribution-oriented approach allowing it to be a truly holistic entity. Maunesh Dhuri The last…

Share this article Recognised as one of the youngest and fastest growing startup CEOs in India, Dhruvil Sanghvi has played a pivotal role in revolutionising logistics and field service management in Asia and the US. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, USA and having had…

Share this article Nishith Rastogi worked with Amazon building algorithms to counter credit card fraud. He co-founded RideSafe, a women safety initiative that uses cutting edge algorithms to provide a safe commuting experience. Rastogi holds a graduate degree in Electronics and a Master's in…

Share this article Indian government’s decision to disinvest Air India will hopefully bring the debt-ridden airline on track. Air India has the capacity advantage over a network combined with 58 domestic and 29 international stations. Abhay Pathak, Executive Director (Commercial), Cargo Division,…

Share this article Bernhard Simon , the CEO and the chairman of the Executive Board at Dachser , in an exclusive interview speaks about how the 87-year-old and fully family-owned logistics company is making every effort showcase itself as a technological trendsetter in the logistics industry; but…

Share this article October 17, 2017: Integrated temperature controlled logistics service provider, Snowman Logistics has partnered with IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings retailer to manage the backend of their in-store restaurants business, in India. Snowman will be the exclusive partner and extend…

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Share this article October 16, 2017: Etihad Airways has entered into a multi-million dollar, multi-year contract with IT solutions provider IBS Software for its cargo management solution, iCargo, to manage the airline’s air cargo sales and operations worldwide. This system will automate its…

Share this article October 16, 2017 : Qatar Airways’ Chief Cargo Officer Ulrich (Uli) Ogiermann who announced his decision to leave Qatar Cargo on the weekend said the only reason for doing so is purely personal and family. “My mother is indeed quite ill (aged 89) and I think I should stand by her…

Share this article October 16, 2017: Vistara , a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines and India’s finest full-service carrier has appointed Leslie Thng as Chief Executive Officer effective October 16, 2017. Thng succeeds Phee Teik Yeoh, who returns to Singapore Airlines to take up a…

Share this article October 15, 2017: Qatar Airways ’ Chief Cargo Officer Ulrich (Uli) Ogiermann said that he will step down in December this year from his current position at the Doha headquartered global carrier after steering the cargo division of the airline into the world’s third largest cargo…

Share this article October 13, 2017: China Southern Airlines Cargo (CZ Cargo) and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) have signed a deal to further strengthen and shape its strategic cargo cooperation. Marcel de Nooijer, EVP, Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and Zhao Fengsheng, SVP, China…

Share this article October 13, 2017: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has raised Rs 660 crore as “GOI Fully Serviced Bonds”. The resources raised by way of bonds are in addition to the budgetary support from the Government of India. The government had taken a decision to enable IWAI to…

Share this article October 13, 2017: Desmond (Des) Vertannes, a seasoned leader known for initiating change and innovation in the air cargo industry, has been inducted to TIACA ’s Hall of Fame. Des has fostered and led industry collaboration in e-freight, cargo security, and handling, initiated the…

Share this article October 12, 2017: Boeing and Air India recently celebrated the delivery of the airline's 125 th airplane from Boeing. The airplane is the 27 th 787-8 Dreamliner for the national carrier. "Boeing airplanes are, and always have been, the foundation of Air India's fleet, providing us…

Share this article October 12, 2017: The major ports in India have recorded a growth of 3.24 percent and together handled 326.4 million tonnes of cargo during the period April to September, 2017 as against 316.1 million tonnes handled during the corresponding period of previous year. Seven Ports…

Share this article October 12, 2017: Essar Ports handled 17.35 million tonnes of cargo in the first half of FY 2017-18, registering 19 percent growth when compared to the cargo handling in the corresponding period in FY 2016-17. The company also registered 7 percent growth in cargo handling in the…

Share this article October 11, 2017: The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) recently organised a Stakeholders Consultation with a view to give a fillip to export sector and make India an export hub. The consultation was chaired by Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu along with…

Share this article October 10, 2017: Jet Airways is going to introduce three new international services to its already extensive global network this winter, besides reinforcing six existing routes with additional frequencies to meet growing travel demand. The carrier stated in a press release that…

Share this article October 10, 2017: Vinit Kumar, an I.R.S.E.E. officer of 1993 batch has taken over charge as chairman of Kolkata Port Trust . Before joining as chairman, Kumar was Chief Electrical Engineer in Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation and was looking after the World Bank funded MUTP…

Share this article October 9, 2017 : Maersk Line , the global containerised division of the Maersk Group has facilitated the first store door reefer import of confectionery for Perfetti Van Melle (India) into Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The consignment of confectionery (gums) which left Leixoes, Portugal…

Share this article October 9, 2017: By December 2018, Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport is likely to facilitate Aadhaar-enabled entry and biometric boarding system, The Economic Times has reported. The push to the plan has been given by the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL),…

Share this article October 7, 2017: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of a greenfield airport in Rajkot. The state government of Gujarat had proposed a greenfield airport at Hirasar, Rajkot as the existing airport is capacity constrained with no further scope for expansion and…

Share this article October 6, 2017: Logistic solutions provider in asset pooling, LEAP India is targeting $150 million revenue in the next five years. The company expects its revenue to touch Rs 100 crore during the current financial year as compared to Rs 37 crore revenue generated in the last…

Share this article October 6, 2017: Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Air India Engineering Services Limited (AIESL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India Limited providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, have entered into a non-binding MoU to establish…

Share this article October 6, 2017: Oman Air Cargo has inked a five year ULD (Unit Load Device) outsourcing contract with ULD management provider Jettainer. As per the agreement, Jettainer will be responsible for Oman Air Cargo’s ULD management effective October 5, 2017. The carrier will be…

Share this article October 5, 2017: Asia-Pacific airlines’ freight volumes grew 11.3 percent in August 2017 compared to the same period a year earlier, and capacity increased by 5.7 percent, reported the International Air Transport Association (IATA). As per the data released by the global aviation…

Share this article October 4, 2017 : SpiceJet has stated that it is working closely with Japan’s Setouchi Holdings to explore opportunities for small ten and fourteen seater amphibious plane operations to provide air connectivity to the remotest parts of the country. The introduction of smaller…

Share this article October 4, 2017: A trade report from AP Moller–Maersk shows India’s global EXIM slowing down to close at 7 percent in H1 2017. As per an analysis by Maersk Line, the year 2017 has been one of great contradictions. It started on a part-positive and part-skeptical note, as the…

Share this article October 4, 2017 : SpiceJet has introduced daily flight services on the Guwahati – Dibrugarh route. The new flight will further connect Dibrugarh with Silchar via Guwahati. The flag-off ceremony was graced by Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal and other high level delegates…

Share this article October 4, 2017: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stones for several National Highways projects and a project for development of Muktyala to Vijayawada stretch of Krishna River (National Waterways – 4), along with Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport &…

Share this article October 4, 2017: Global IT solutions provider Kale Logistics Solutions has joined the International Port Community Systems Association (IPCSA). It is the first Indian company to join the association. Kale Logistics Solutions is focused on providing cutting-edge technology…

Share this article October 3, 2017: The government has exempted small exporters from furnishing bank guarantee for shipping goods and services. Under the Goods and Services Tax, an exporter can get exemption from payment of Integrated GST by submitting a bond or Letter of Undertaking (LUT).…

Share this article October 3, 2017: The Union Minister of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently performed the bhoomi poojan ceremony of the Wardha Dry Port at Sindi (Railway) in Wardha, Maharashtra. The dry port is being developed…

Share this article September 29, 2017: UPS has set up facility in Hyderabad to support local businesses and SMEs (small and medium enterprises) looking to expand trade with the global marketplace as SMEs are a vital engine for economic growth and contributors to India’s GDP. Located at Begumpet, the…

Share this article September 28, 2017: Etihad Aviation Group has announced Tony Douglas as the new chief executive officer. The CEO’s appointment was announced by the chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei. Tony Douglas will join the company in January 2018. Douglas…

Share this article September 28, 2017: Emirates SkyCargo has received a revalidation of the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP) certification for pharma operations at its hub in Dubai. The annual surveillance audit for the revalidation was conducted by Bureau Veritas, Germany. The…