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In 2005, the US required reflective markings on freight cars to improve visibility at crossings; nearly 1 in 4 crossing collisions involved vehicles hitting trainsAt night, freight trains can easily go unnoticed, leading to numerous accidents at highway-rail crossings. To address this safety concern, ...- WPI inflation quickens to 11.39% in September from 9.9% in AugustWholesale prices in India rose significantly to 11.39% in September, driven by rising fuel and food costs. Retail inflation also increased ...
- Union Cabinet likely to take up productivity-linked bonus for railway employees on WednesdayThe Union Cabinet is likely set to take up a proposal on productivity-linked bonus for railway employees. Non-gazetted railway employees cu...
- 6.14% growth registered in freight loading in September 2026 over September 2025: Indian RailwaysIndian Railways reported loading 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, marking significant growth. This represents a 6.14 per...
- Six people killed and 30 injured as passenger train derails in Pakistan's MultanA passenger train named the Rehman Baba Express derailed in Pakistan's Punjab province, killing around five people and injuring 30. The tra...
- High crude vs festive demand: Can consumption stocks withstand the oil shock?As the festive season approaches in India, high crude oil prices stir worries over profit margins for companies across sectors like FMCG an...
- Devil's in the diesel, get E-truckin'To wean India off its crude oil addiction or make any structural dent to air pollution, electrifying our freight fleets are a no-brainer. N...
- Indian rice exporters find a way through disruptions to retain competitiveness in Gulf marketIndian rice exporters have partnered with Eximwala Solutions to utilise bulk shipping for their products with an aim to significantly lower...
- Less than 8% of India’s national highways are now narrower than two lanes: High-speed corridors grow 12 times as government plans 51,000 km of faster roadsIndia’s national highway network is undergoing a major shift, with roads narrower than two lanes now accounting for just 8% of the total ne...
- India’s Rs 34,284-crore Basmati trade gets a logistics boost with Iraq shipping planIREF has introduced a bulk-shipping initiative aimed at cutting freight costs for Basmati rice exports to Iraq. This initiative will lower ...
- US-China supertanker freight cost eases from record, data showsFreight rates for shipping US crude oil to China have recently eased after reaching record levels. The rate dropped to $634,974 per day, a ...
- FMCG revenues to rise in Q2, but costs could dent marginsIndia's FMCG sector is poised for a substantial revenue boost in the upcoming September quarter, with growth projected in double digits. Th...
- Setting up of logistics authority important to strengthen multimodal connectivity: ExpertsThe government's approval to establish the Integrated Transport and Logistics Authority supports efficient transport and logistics planning...
- PCBL Chemical shares gain 25% in 6 months on supply, export optimismPCBL Chemical has seen a 25% stock increase due to anticipated higher carbon-black prices. The company expects improved export prospects an...
- Railways plans recast of freight wagon operationsBesides addressing commercial concerns, the national transporter also expects to improve the reliability of its network through predictive ...
- Brookfield enters India logistics realty market with Rs 4,300-cr ESR portfolio dealSpread across more than 400 acres in six metro clusters, the portfolio comprises eight Grade A parks across major gateway cities including ...
- Diwali gifting gets pricier as pistachio, almond rates surge on US-Iran war, higher freight and weak rupeePrices for nuts and dry fruits have increased significantly this festive season due to supply issues. Sourcing challenges from key supplier...
- Nitin Gadkari announces over Rs 500 crore for highway strengthening & widening in Bengal: What will change for commuters travelling on NH-14 and NH-114Nitin Gadkari has announced Rs 508.66 crore for strengthening and selective widening of NH-14 and NH-114 in West Bengal’s Birbhum district....
- Ashok Leyland: A stronger balance sheet inside a business that will always remain cyclicalQuarterly numbers tell you what happened. But they do not always tell you why it happened. In commercial vehicles, demand can change becaus...
- Mumbai entry/exit toll for commercial vehicles to rise from October 1; transporters fumeMumbai's toll charges for commercial vehicles will increase from October 1, according to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation...
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