Courier assistance The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a government-backed open protocol for e-commerce, now officially includes DTDC Express. DTDC intends to launch operations on ONDC, serving more than 5,000 pin codes in more than 100 Tier I, II, and III cities, and eventually expanding to all 14,700+ pin codes. The business plans to launch and improve services like reverse logistics, pick-up and drop-off, and next-day delivery. The Executive Director of DTDC said India highlighted the company’s emphasis on satisfying the growing needs of small enterprises, entrepreneurs, and loc ..read more

For direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and e-commerce businesses, the Christmas season is crucial because it presents a chance to boost sales and position themselves as top picks for holiday shoppers. But the rush of orders that come with the holiday shopping can put pressure on courier partners. The challenges are much more severe for micro, small, and medium-sized firms (MSMEs) involved in international imports. These difficulties include arranging direct flights, setting up strategically placed warehouses at major international shipping hubs, and completing customs clearance quickly. Fou ..read more

RedStone Logistics has announced that it has been named one of the Top 100 3PL Providers by Inbound Logistics, a prestigious publication for the logistics sector, for the third year in a row. Every year, the Inbound Logistics editorial team carefully chooses the Top 100 3PLs from an expanding pool of suppliers. This approach entails conducting in-depth in-person interviews, conducting internet research, and comparing the information acquired to the logistical and global supply chain issues that their readership is facing. RedStone is a distinct third-party logistics provider that focuses ..read more

FedEx, a global express transportation and logistics service, announced on Monday that it has teamed up with tech-driven logistics startup iThink Logistics for cross-border shipment. A statement from iThink Logistics claims that the strategic partnership will offer shipping choices and substantial cost savings to e-commerce companies venturing into international markets. Earlier this month, the logistics company and India Post collaborated to ship online orders to remote parts of the country. This alliance addresses these problems by combining the platform’s comprehensive SAAS solution w ..read more

The Noida Authority has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to hire transport consultants to create a regional comprehensive mobility plan (CMP) that connects Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and Hapur with the nearby cities of Delhi, Gurgaon, and Faridabad in an effort to improve connectivity between Delhi and the cities of NCR and western UP. According to officials, the selections were made with the Yamuna Motorway expansion and the future Noida International Airport in mind, among other important infrastructure and development projects. The selections were made with the Yamuna Motor ..read more

Through a video conference, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi officially opened the third iteration of the Global Maritime India Summit in Mumbai in 2023. A roadmap for the Indian Maritime Blue economy, known as “Amrit Kaal Vision 2947,” was also launched by the prime minister. The Prime Minister formally launched and committed this forward-thinking initiative to the country. Additionally, he set the groundwork for projects valued at over Rs. 23, 000 crores that support the Indian maritime blue economy and the “Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.” A fantastic foundation for luring investment into the na ..read more

In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuehne+Nagel and Tamer Logistics have concluded an exclusive partnership agreement. In response to the growing need for logistics solutions in Saudi Arabia, Kuehne+Nagel has formed an exclusive partnership with Tamer Logistics to provide contract logistics services and to enhance the goods forwarding business that Kuehne+Nagel currently does in the nation. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuehne+Nagel and Tamer Logistics have concluded an exclusive partnership agreement. Through the agreement, the Tamer Group’s strong fleet and a wide local network of cu ..read more

Over the next five years, DHL Supply Chain, the industry leader in contract logistics solutions globally, intends to invest EUR 350 million in Southeast Asia to increase its personnel, warehousing capacity, and sustainability initiatives. This is one of DHL Supply Chain’s significant investments over the past year, which have already totaled EUR1.35 billion worldwide. The infrastructure of the supply chain, employment and training of personnel, automation, digitization, and sustainability in India, Latin America, and Southeast Asia are all being invested in to support DHL’s customers’ omniso ..read more

In an effort to improve delivery effectiveness and ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains, Chinese e-commerce and logistics enterprises are stepping up their efforts to develop logistical infrastructure and expand delivery networks in Europe. In an effort to strengthen its position on the continent, Ochama, the omnichannel retail brand in Europe owned by Chinese e-commerce giant JD, recently announced the expansion of its home delivery services into 19 more nations. Ochama is a retailer that offers a retail concept that combines online and offline buying experiences. It was fir ..read more

China’s first hydrogen-powered ship had its first voyage in Yichang City, Hubei Province, marking the completion of another hydrogen project. The 49.9-meter-long Three Gorges Hydrogen Boat No. 1 was launched during the China Green Energy Development Conference in the city and will be used for transit, patrol, and emergency response in the Three Gorges reservoir area in the central province. China’s first hydrogen-powered ship had its first voyage in Yichang City, Hubei Province, marking the completion of another hydrogen project. The ship was created by a group of businesses, includin ..read more