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2 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
India’s food supply chain is at a turning point. With warehouses consuming an estimated 10% of the sector’s energy, the nation is grappling with post-harvest losses and environmental impact. Yet, a wave of innovation is transforming storage into a cornerstone of sustainability. From solar-powered cold chains in Gujarat to biogas systems in Bengaluru, India is pioneering green warehousing practices that reduce waste and energy use, offering a blueprint for zero-waste food storage globally.
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3 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
The iconic dog nose truck design, a style where the engine and hood extend in front of the driver’s cabin, could soon make a comeback on Indian highways. The Central Government is considering new regulations that might reintroduce this design for trucks and heavy vehicles to improve road safety and logistics performance, confirmed Union Road Transport and Highways Secretary V Umashankar on Tuesday.
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3 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
India’s aviation safety regulator has raised serious concerns about Turkish Airlines’ operations in the country, following surprise inspections conducted across four major airports. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) uncovered several regulatory lapses during the inspections, including the alleged carriage of explosives without proper declaration.
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4 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
India’s home appliances market is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce, evolving consumer expectations, and the increasing push for faster, greener deliveries. At the heart of this shift is Shiladitya Roy, Head of Supply Chain at Versuni India, who oversees a dynamic network of demand planning, warehousing, and distribution.
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5 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting and the plenary session of the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, outlined an ambitious vision for India’s civil aviation sector, with a sharp focus on enhancing air cargo capacity and creating a global aviation supply chain leadership position for India.
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5 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
Ikea is set to scale up its sourcing operations in India, raising local procurement for its domestic retail business from 30% to 50%, while expanding its global sourcing footprint from the country. This was confirmed by a top company executive in a recent interaction with PTI, as reported by Business Standard. Christina Niemelä Ström, Head of Sustainability for Supply at Inter Ikea Group, stated that India is a “focus market” for the Swedish home décor and furniture giant.
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6 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
Across the fertile plains of Punjab and sun-drenched fields of Tamil Nadu, a quiet agricultural revolution is underway. In 2024, India’s agricultural exports surged to an impressive $50.4 billion, reinforcing the country’s position as a global food powerhouse. Asia, with its rapidly growing middle class and demand for diverse, high-quality foods, is at the heart of this boom.
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6 days ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
The global airline industry is projected to post a profit of $36 billion in 2025, marginally higher than the $32.4 billion recorded in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This announcement came during IATA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), held in New Delhi on June 2, 2025, marking the event’s return to India after 42 years. Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA, addressed industry leaders at the AGM, stressing the need to keep airspace free from trade wars.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has secured a final three-month extension from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to continue operating two Boeing 777 aircraft leased from Turkish Airlines. The aircraft, wet-leased under a damp lease agreement, are currently deployed on the carrier’s direct routes from Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul.
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1 week ago | 
logisticsinsider.in | Sandhya Jha
In a dramatic turn in the ongoing legal battle over President Donald Trump’s trade policies, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has reinstated the controversial ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. The decision, issued on Thursday, overturns a lower court’s ruling from just a day earlier and temporarily keeps the tariffs in place as the Trump administration pursues its appeal, intensifying uncertainty for American businesses and global trade partners.
