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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
A team from the State Tax Department’s Special Investigation Branch (SIB) conducted raids at six locations of Speed Cargo Transport Company in Aligarh’s Delhi Gate area on Thursday night. During the operation, goods valued at approximately ₹50 lakh were seized for being transported without proper documentation.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
As geopolitical tensions escalate between Iran and Israel, fears of a major supply chain disruption through the Strait of Hormuz — the world’s most critical energy chokepoint — have resurfaced. India, which relies on the Strait for nearly 60% of its crude oil imports and key export shipments, faces elevated risks ranging from surging freight rates and volatile oil prices to export bottlenecks.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has officially approved Delhivery’s proposed acquisition of a controlling stake in Ecom Express, marking a major consolidation move in the country’s rapidly expanding logistics sector. As per the CCI’s statement, the transaction will see Delhivery acquire at least 99.44% of the equity and preference shareholding (on a fully diluted basis) in Ecom Express, an unlisted logistics company specialising in e-commerce delivery services across India.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
IndoSpace, one of India’s leading industrial and logistics park developer, has announced the appointment of Anshuman Singh as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. This strategic leadership change follows the exit of co-founder and former CEO Brian Oravec in mid-2024, and the interim leadership of Sharad Gohil.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
In a significant judgment for India’s freight forwarding and logistics sector, the New Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) has ruled that profits earned by a freight forwarder from trading cargo space do not attract service tax. The tribunal clarified that this activity constitutes a trading transaction and not a taxable service. The case involved Seagull Maritime Agencies Pvt.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
India is reportedly considering a temporary relaxation of its 50% localisation mandate for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and component suppliers, following China’s recent restrictions on rare earth element exports. According to a Bloomberg report, the move comes as the supply of crucial raw materials for EV production faces serious disruptions.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
In the blistering heat of rural India, where power cuts and soaring temperatures threaten the livelihoods of millions of dairy farmers, Amul is forging a new path. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), the powerhouse behind India’s iconic dairy brand, is doubling down on solar-powered cold storage and refrigerated transport in 2025 to keep its milk, cheese, and butter flowing to every corner of the country.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel are poised to disrupt India’s export sector, with exporters bracing for a sharp rise in freight rates and logistical challenges, according to industry experts. The conflict, which risks closing key shipping routes like the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, could inflate shipping costs and delay deliveries, compounding pressures on India’s trade amid global uncertainties.
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2 weeks ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
The automotive industry is grappling with a global tariff surge, disrupting supply chains and driving up costs. The U.S.’s “reciprocal tariff” policy and escalating trade tensions have automakers adapting fast. This feature examines how the sector is leveraging free trade agreements (FTAs), special economic zones (SEZs), and bold strategies to build resilience. With insights from industry leaders, we explore how India and emerging markets are navigating this high-stakes shift.
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2 weeks ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
Airbus SE has projected that the global aircraft fleet will double by 2044, with India poised to become the fastest-growing aviation market in the world. The European aerospace major released its latest forecast on Thursday, highlighting a significant surge in air travel demand, particularly from emerging economies. According to Airbus, the global aviation industry will require an estimated 46,560 new aircraft over the next two decades to meet passenger traffic growth.
