Indian Transport & Logistics News - November 09, 2015

In the November-December edition of Indian Transport and Logistics News, we bring you an in-depth special feature story that focuses on the logistics challenges that must be overcome as India looks to become an automobile hub. In the cover story, Lionel Alva studies how the volatility in the shipping industry is affecting ocean freight rates and how shipping lines are vying for survival in difficult times.

We also have in-depth feature stories that focus on how the modal shift in the country is leading to a shift towards ocean transport instead of air cargo.

Our report on Project Cargo highlights how the handling and moving of oversized cargo has tremendous potential in the Indian logistics industry due to increasing infrastructure developments.

In an exclusive interview, Carsten Goransch, vice president and head of logistics, Volkswagen India provides his insight on the key dynamics shaping the future of Volkswagen while also providing an elaborate prognosis on specific aspects of the country’s automotive logistics infrastructure.

Apart from this, we have a focus story that focuses on the safety etiquette of APM Terminals Inland Services. Our update section highlights that the Brussel’s Airport shall host the Pharma Air Shippers Forum that shall be attended by logistics and supply chain heads of leading companies engaged in the pharma industry.

Also, do not miss the latest news from the Shipping, Aviation, Transport and Tourism sectors.