Latest Cargo Handling News & Updates

Ahmedabad, June 16 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Tuesday expanded its partnership with US-based Kaleris to accelerate AI-led transformation across its ports and logistics network. The collaboration will see advanced automation, optimisation and digital operating solutions deployed across 15 container terminals, helping the company improve efficiency, boost capacity and strengthen its technology-driven growth strategy, the Adani Group firm said in its exchange fi…

Tiruchi, June 14 (IANS) The long-awaited proposal to establish a domestic airport in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur has taken a significant step forward, with a Detailed Project Report (DPR) worth Rs 100 crore submitted to the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation for approval, administrative sanction and fund allocation. The project is expected to enhance air connectivity across the Cauvery Delta region and support economic development in central Tamil Nadu.The DPR was prepared by the Airports Authority of …

Guwahati, June 12 (IANS) Assam is steadily emerging as a major logistics and cargo hub in the Northeast, with cargo handling at Guwahati Airport registering a significant 15.1 pc year-on-year growth during the financial year 2025-26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Highlighting the state’s growing role in regional trade and connectivity, Sarma, in a post on social media platform X, said Assam is rapidly positioning itself as a logistics powerhouse capable of supporting indus…

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s maritime sector has seen significant expansion in capacity, connectivity, and operational efficiency over the past decade and the Sagarmala programme has contributed to the modernisation of ports, the development of coastal and inland waterway infrastructure, and the enhancement of cargo handling capabilities, an official fact-sheet said on Saturday.Over the past 11 years, the Sagarmala programme has delivered measurable outcomes. Sagarmala 2.0, supported wit…

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Government of India is continuing its proactive and coordinated response to the evolving situation in West Asia, with the Commerce and Shipping Ministries convening high‑level stakeholder consultations to address emerging logistics, packaging, and shipping‑related challenges impacting India’s trade and export ecosystem, according to an official statement issued on Friday.​ Two important meetings were held, one under the chairpersonship of the Commerce Secre…

Ahmedabad, April 1 (IANS) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), on Wednesday, said it has surpassed the landmark milestone of 500 million tonnes of cargo handled.From a single port-led vision in 1998 to a network spanning 19 ports and terminals across India and beyond, APSEZ has grown into a critical enabler of India’s trade, industrial growth and global competitiveness.“Ports are not merely gateways for trade; they are gateways to national confidence, competitiveness and destin…

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) TRV (Kerala) International Airport Limited, the operator of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, achieved two significant passenger traffic milestones in January 2026, marking a major step forward in the airport’s growth trajectory. TRV Airport is managed by TRV (Kerala) International Airport Limited (TIAL), a special purpose vehicle under Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL).AAHL is a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship incubator of the Adani Gro…

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) India’s ambition to become a strong maritime power is no longer just a long-term goal — it is clearly visible along its 7,500-kilometre coastline. Ports that were once modest trade gateways are now busy hubs of economic activity, handling growing volumes of cargo and supporting India’s push for manufacturing, exports, and global competitiveness, as per India Narrative report.But as port activity expands, a critical question has come to the forefront: how can growth …