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New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The government has rolled out a set of customs and logistics facilitation measures to help exporters handle cargo that has been stranded or returned due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.The measures allow exporters to bring back cargo into the domestic system while easing storage and handling costs, as shipping lines suspend bookings and Gulf ports operate under restrictions due to the Iran war. The steps are aimed at prevent…

New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said the government has allocated Rs 14,500 crore over three financial years to improve customer amenities and infrastructure at goods and parcel terminals across the country.In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw said the allocation covers FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026 and is aimed at strengthening freight logistics, improving rail freight efficiency and enhancing first- and last-mile connectivity.As part…