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CEVA Logistics has secured the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, the highest distinction awarded by the global business sustainability ratings provider, placing the company among the top 1% of businesses assessed worldwide over the preceding 12 months.
CEVA achieved an overall EcoVadis score of 88 out of 100, marking a seven-point improvement over its 2025 Gold Medal score and highlighting the continued advancement of its sustainability performance across the global supply chain.
The EcoVadis assessment evaluates companies across four core areas: Environment, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement—using an evidence-based methodology covering policies, actions and reported results. The Platinum recognition provides independent validation of CEVA’s progress across these areas.
The company’s sustainability strategy is anchored around three pillars: Acting for Planet, Acting for People and Acting for Partners, aligned with the broader sustainability commitments of parent company CMA CGM Group and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
CEVA’s strongest performance came in the Environment category, where it scored 95 out of 100, reflecting its focus on decarbonisation across its operations. The company is working towards the CMA CGM Group’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, with initiatives spanning lower-emission transport, more sustainable warehouse operations and its CEVA FORPLANET portfolio of low-carbon transport and circular-economy solutions.
The Platinum recognition marks a significant step in CEVA’s sustainability trajectory, while reinforcing its positioning as a supply chain partner focused on measurable ESG performance, decarbonisation and long-term operational sustainability.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the establishment of the Integrated Transport & Logistics Authority (ITLA) as a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to bring greater coordination and multimodal integration to India’s transport and logistics infrastructure planning. The decision, announced on October 6, 2026 is aimed at addressing fragmented planning and implementation across multiple ministries and agencies. ITLA will function as the national apex institution for integrated transport and logistics planning, research, project appraisal, monitoring, policy support and data analytics. A key mandate will be the preparation of a National Transport Master Plan with a planning horizon of 10 years or more. The plan will cover roads, railways, ports and shipping, civil aviation, inland waterways, coastal shipping, urban mobility and logistics. The authority will also assess short-term sectoral plans of around five years and annual plans of transport ministries to ensure their alignment with the long-term master plan. This is expected to encourage multimodal infrastructure development and improve coordination between different modes of transport. Another important responsibility will be the technical appraisal of Central government infrastructure projects costing ₹500 crore or more. While ITLA will undertake technical evaluation, financial appraisal will continue through existing government mechanisms. The authority will subsequently monitor the implementation of such projects, facilitate coordinated issue resolution and conduct post-implementation impact assessments to evaluate project outcomes. The new institution will also establish a National Transport Data Repository (NTDR) by integrating transport and logistics datasets from multiple sources, including GSTN e-way bills, FASTag, Vahan, GPS-based systems and urban traffic management platforms. The consolidated data is expected to support freight-flow and origin-destination analysis, enabling more evidence-based infrastructure planning and monitoring. ITLA will further advise and assist in reviewing and updating the National Logistics Policy, 2022, besides supporting capacity building, training and skilling in logistics. It will also promote research and innovation across transportation and logistics. The government expects the authority to strengthen multimodal connectivity, improve infrastructure efficiency and help reduce logistics costs, while enhancing India’s competitiveness in global trade. The initiative is also positioned as an institutional mechanism supporting the country’s Vision 2047 objectives and complementing existing initiatives such as the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and the National Logistics Policy. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
FedEx has introduced Global Trade Navigator, a new suite of digital tools designed to help businesses simplify international shipping, improve shipment data and navigate customs requirements with greater confidence. The initiative, announced on September 9, 2026, brings trade information and guidance earlier into the shipping process, helping businesses make more informed decisions and address potential clearance issues before they arise. International shipping can involve complex requirements related to customs documentation, duties, taxes, product classifications and regulatory compliance. FedEx said these challenges can affect businesses of all sizes. Its 2026 FedEx Small Business Trade Index found that 68% of small and medium-sized businesses regularly see customers surprised by duties at delivery, while 60% report losing revenue through refunds or abandoned purchases. Against this backdrop, Global Trade Navigator brings together digital capabilities covering key stages of international trade, from shipment planning and preparation to checkout, customs clearance and reporting. “International shipping requires businesses to make complex decisions long before a package begins its journey,” said Jason Brenner, senior vice president, digital portfolio, FedEx. “Building on decades of global trade expertise, Global Trade Navigator makes critical trade information and guidance more accessible to businesses as they grow internationally. The result is fewer surprises and a more predictable experience for businesses and consumers.” As part of the new offering, the FedEx Trade Planner will provide free, self-service guidance through fedex.com without requiring users to log in. Businesses can use the tool to look up Harmonized System codes, estimate duties, taxes and fees, and identify recommended documentation before creating a shipping label. FedEx is also enhancing FedEx Ship Manager, enabling customers to review product Harmonized System classifications, customs values and country-of-manufacture information. These capabilities are intended to improve the quality and completeness of shipment data before goods enter the international shipping process. For e-commerce businesses, the new FedEx Duty and Tax app on Shopify will allow merchants to display a duty and tax guarantee at checkout, giving customers greater visibility into potential import costs before completing purchases. Meanwhile, Global Trade APIs, available through the FedEx Developer Portal, will allow businesses to integrate product classifications, estimated duties and taxes, and regulatory information into their existing workflows. FedEx is also enhancing its Import Tool and Reporting capabilities, allowing customers to monitor customs clearance activity, identify required actions, manage payments and access global import and export data. The company said the tools are designed to serve a broad customer base, from small and medium-sized businesses undertaking international shipping for the first time to larger enterprises integrating trade information into established systems. The launch forms part of FedEx's wider investment in a more connected and intelligent international shipping experience aimed at helping businesses navigate cross-border trade complexity and expand globally. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Flipkart has expanded the scope of its logistics business by opening its supply chain arm, Ekart, to external businesses, allowing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, manufacturers and large enterprises to use its nationwide logistics infrastructure. The move marks a broader push by the e-commerce company to grow its business-to-business logistics operations beyond servicing its own marketplace. Under the new model, businesses can access Ekart's transportation, warehousing and fulfilment services without being part of the Flipkart ecosystem. The company has also introduced a franchise-based logistics network that currently operates through more than 300 outlets across cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Surat. Flipkart plans to expand this network to over 1,000 outlets by the end of 2026. The expansion is aimed at enabling smaller businesses to leverage an established national logistics network instead of investing in their own distribution infrastructure. In addition to freight movement and last-mile delivery, participating businesses will gain access to Ekart's warehousing facilities and technology platform to manage inventory, fulfilment and shipment tracking. The development reflects the increasing trend of e-commerce companies commercialising their in-house logistics capabilities as standalone service offerings. India's growing D2C ecosystem, coupled with rising demand for integrated supply chain solutions, has created new opportunities for logistics providers offering nationwide fulfilment, transportation and warehouse management services. Ekart has gradually expanded its third-party logistics portfolio in recent years through services such as warehousing, business-to-business transportation and integration with digital commerce platforms. The latest initiative further broadens its addressable customer base by making its end-to-end logistics network available to businesses across sectors. The company said the expanded network is designed to support businesses of varying sizes by providing access to nationwide logistics infrastructure, allowing them to focus on product development and market expansion while outsourcing supply chain operations. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.
