Snowman Logistics commences operations of its 2 owned new state-of-the-art temperature-controlled warehouses in Kolkata and Krishnapatnam. The Kolkata facility has a capacity of 5,630 pallets, and the Krishnapatnam facility has a capacity of 3,927 pallets, bringing the total capacity of the company to 1,50,754 pallets, spread across 43 warehouses in 20 cities. In addition, the Company operates 296 owned and 325+ leased refrigerated vehicles pan India. These new facilities are equipped with cutting-edge technology incorporating automation to increase operational efficiency, and will cater to a wide range of industries, including seafood, ice cream, dairy products, ready-to-eat meals, quick service restaurant (QSR) items, confectionery, bakery products, fruits and vegetables, and pharmaceuticals. Commenting on this milestone, Prem Kishan Dass Gupta, Chairman, Snowman Logistics Limited, stated, “The completion of our Kolkata and Krishnapatnam facility marks another significant step in our mission to provide best-in-class cold chain solutions. We are very confident that the requirement for cold chain will grow exponentially in the country, and we will continue to expand our network.”

SolitAir has signed an agreement for the lease of two Boeing 737-800 freighters for global operations. The airline has also launched new flights to Beirut and Kuwait, said an official LinkedIn Post.  “We’re proud to announce the launch of our inaugural flight to Beirut, strengthening SolitAir’s commitment to providing faster, smarter, and more reliable cargo solutions,” said SolitAir. In addition to its network expansion, SolitAir has signed an agreement with World Star Aviation for the lease of two Boeing 737-800 freighters.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) team is reportedly inspecting three locations on Kanakapura Road for building second greenfield airport in Bengaluru. AAI team is expected to submit a feasibility report within a month, according to Infrastructure Development Minister M.B. Patil. As per the reports, “Patil said that the AAI team inspected the locations, of which two were on Kanakapura Road and one on the Nelamangala-Kunigal Road. After receiving feedback from the AAI team, he said a feasibility report would be prepared followed by a detailed study which would be undertaken by expert consultants specialising in airport infrastructure development.”

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) operated Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport near Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh has nearly completed its construction work and have entered the final stages. “With the air traffic control tower nearing completion, a calibration test was performed at Bhogapuram airport by the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently,” said reports. AAI conducted a trial run of the runway and signaling systems. After taking off, the aircraft hovered over the site for some time before heading to the sea. The initiative is seen to give a push to employment, regional cooperation and encourage India aim to become a global aviation hub. The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to make the aircraft-related work in the state conclude soon. Once the Bhogapuram airport gets operational, Visakhapatnam International Airport will be suspended.

Arun Chandra, Vice President – Aviation Business, BIAL said, “We see PMGS as a key enabler in our mission to position BLR Airport as a premier cargo and logistics hub for South India and a vital node in the national supply chain. Through Gati Shakti’s framework, we have seen enhanced alignment between air, road, and rail connectivity—facilitating more efficient cargo movement and reducing transit bottlenecks. The initiatives like ULIP have played a pivotal role in enabling real-time data exchange and streamlined inter-agency coordination, improving turnaround times, especially for high-value and perishable goods. At BLR Airport, we have aligned our infrastructure development with the objectives of PM Gati Shakti, exemplified by India’s largest Domestic Cargo Terminal and the upcoming Logistics Park. These investments are designed to create a seamless, tech-enabled ecosystem that supports efficient end-to-end cargo solutions. The initiative aligns with our digital-first approach, driving automation and enhancing operational transparency. This transformation is essential to meet the demands of a growing trade economy, offering cutting-edge solutions like ACS, and ensuring service excellence across all cargo operations.”

Delhivery announced the expansion of its Chandigarh Gateway Hub. The facility, spread across 2.35 lakh sq ft will accelerate the region’s economic growth. With the new infrastructure, Delhivery will offer 30% more storage capacity to meet the requirements of the region’s needs and incorporates automation to handle shipment volumes with efficiency.  It will also empower thousands of businesses in the region, enabling them with access to nationwide markets through improved inventory storage and order fulfillment capabilities “Chandigarh and its surrounding region remain a core market for us. This expansion directly addresses the needs of local businesses, enabling them to deliver products faster to customers nationwide. Beyond facilitating commerce, the expansion will drive growth in supporting sectors like packaging, transportation, and local last-mile logistics, creating jobs within the community. As we approach the festive season, this facility will elevate customer experience by enabling fast and precise services,” said Dingtang Tikhak, Senior Vice President, Regional Hub Operations, Delhivery.  This includes a Hub Conveyor Solution with a 4,000 throughput per hour capacity that helps sort both incoming and outgoing shipments. The hub also includes a Cross Belt Sorter (CBS) with a 12,000 throughput per hour capacity for rapid and precise shipment processing. Together, these technologies reduce turnaround time and increase the overall efficiency of the supply chain and can be valuable during peak demand periods like the upcoming festive season.

Delhivery launched on-demand intracity shipping on the Delhivery Direct app in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru after a successful pilot launch in Ahmedabad. The service offers pickups within 15 minutes of booking for local deliveries using two-wheelers for parcels as well as three and four-wheeler vehicles for larger consignments. “We are now fully live with Delhivery Direct across NCR and Bengaluru – two of the largest markets for on-demand intracity service in India and will rapidly expand to key metros,” said Sahil Barua, MD & CEO, Delhivery. “This launch provides millions of consumers and SMEs across the country with a logistics solution that simply works: fast, affordable, and reliable and completes the spectrum of offerings to our customers who can now use us for intracity needs as well.” Delhivery Direct not only simplifies shipping for users, but also significantly benefits riders and drivers by providing consistent earning opportunities and flexible working hours through Delhivery’s extensive network. The Delhivery Direct App is available on Google Play and Apple App stores where customers can download and book their intracity orders on-demand. It also allows you to ship intercity shipments across small and large parcel types to anywhere across the 18,800+ pincodes in India that Delhivery serves from your doorstep.

“India has tremendous growth potential. India’s ranking in LPI has considerably improved and with ease of doing business, LPI ranking needs to improve more,” said Sanjeev Edward, President ACFI and CEO – Cargo and Logistics, GMR Group, while addressing the media at ACFI curtain raiser event, ahead of its upcoming annual Conclave on 11 July in New Delhi. He added, “Process simplification is must to achieve operational efficiency. At ACFI, we are focusing on process simplification and paperless transactions. With the ‘Go Green’ initiative, we have added ESG to it. We are also focusing on promoting domestic as well as international cargo movement and making air cargo the preferred choice of transport. We will focus on domestic cargo also this year. We will also focus on women diversity and inclusion, Special Economic Zones, cargo hubs, multimodal connectivity, capacity building etc.”  

Gautham Raju, Senior Manager – Global Air Freight and Head of Air Freight at WIZ said, “Due to the war between Iran and Israel, several countries in the general region, including Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon and Israel, have temporarily closed their airspaces. If the war prolongs further, we could definitely expect an increase in oil and gas prices, which could also indirectly impact the rise of Jet fuel prices, which could directly result in an increase in freight charges. We foresee that air freight rates from India to Europe and Western Asia are going to be increased between 10 to 20 % due to potential re-routes that are longer than normal, which require excess fuel carriage and lesser payloads for cargo. The ongoing war is significantly impacting perishable and low-value cargo.”

Softlink Global has signed MoU with Mumbai Rozgaar to create skilled workforce in freight forwarding, customs brokerage and allied logistics services. The alliance joins Softlink’s three-decade domain expertise with Mumbai Rozgaar’s recruitment reach to supply job-ready professionals for operations desks across India, the Middle East and Africa. Logistics is one of the country’s largest employment engines, yet thousands of frontline seats remain vacant while millions of semi-skilled workers struggle for formal jobs. The new partnership turns that mismatch into opportunity through: Certified, 3-month internships on live logistics systems Role-based training tracks – Documentation Executive, Operations Coordinator, Warehouse Assistant and more Guaranteed interviews and placement support across Softlink’s 800+ client locations A target to place 2,000 candidates within 18 months “We see freight forwarders losing business because desks are empty,” said Amit Maheshwari, CEO, Softlink Global. “By matching unemployed youth with industry-validated training and real jobs, we’re investing in both social mobility and sector efficiency,” he added. The initiative will operate under Softlink Academy, the company’s skilling arm, extending its reach into vocational colleges, community centres and state employment exchanges. Cohorts begin in August 2025; participating employers can book slots immediately.