India has surpassed the US to become the 2nd largest Rail Freight Mover in the world after China.


#Logistics



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Adani Group is planning to invest $15 billion to boost passenger capacity at its airports to 200 million annually in the next five years.


The plan includes adding terminals, taxiways, and a new runway at the Navi Mumbai airport, which is due to open on December 25.

The company will also carry out capacity upgrades at Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Lucknow, and Guwahati airports



#Infra #Airports #Logistics

Andhra Pradesh pitches to Russian investors amid India-Russia trade boom.

• Target sectors: Ship building, critical minerals, metals, mining, steel, manufacturing, auto parts.

• Trade context: India exports to Russia up from $1B to $5B, 2022-2025. Russia exports to India $7B to $70B. RBI’s rupee-ruble settlement bypasses US/EU sanctions.

• AP angle: State has critical mineral reserves. Russia has tech to mine/process them. AP wants Russian cos to invest “trapped rupee pool” from crude sales into #infra, #logistics, #energy, #defence, #pharma, #IT.

• Pitch: IT Minister Nara Lokesh to make pitch at St Petersburg Intl Economic Forum. Cites Rusal’s Vizag plant as success example.

Goal: Use trade volume + mineral + tech combo to drive investment, #jobs in AP. #Economy

Amid recurring disruptions in West Asia, multinational companies are shifting inventory to India and moving away from relying solely on Gulf hubs like Dubai’s Jebel Ali. DP World exec said firms in automotive, #pharma, #chemical and industrial sectors are setting up satellite distribution hubs at DP World’s FTWZs in Mumbai and Chennai, with 10-12 MNCs already shifting part of their inventory there.

The shift, accelerated by recent trade disruptions, reflects a move from "just-in-time" to buffer stocks and a "primary hub + satellite hubs" model to ensure supply continuity even if trade routes are affected. #Logistics

🚨 Bengaluru-based VECROS has launched their autonomous warehouse inspection drone JASPER.

This drone can operate without GPS, generate high-fidelity 3D scans, detect anomalies using onboard AI in real time and send encrypted insights. #Drones #Logistics

UAE is looking to expand investments in Gujarat in #energy, #food security, #semiconductors, and #logistics, with food and energy as priority areas due to 90% import dependence and shift to renewables.

UAE officials said India-Gujarat ties offer strong B2B opportunities under the CEPA trade agreement, and cited DP World’s presence at Mundra Port as an example of existing cooperation. #Economy

📦🇮🇳 DHL to build #semiconductor #logistics hub in Dholera, Gujarat — ₹50 cr initial investment, ops by Aug 2027, to scale 3-4x by 2030. First dedicated semi warehouse in India near Tata Electronics’ 28nm fab, part of €1B (₹10,700 cr) India bet; specialized cleanroom, ESD-proof, vibration-free storage for high-value chips.