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TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks (TVS ILP) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a 10-acre logistics park development in Siliguri, marking a strategic expansion of its footprint across East India and strengthening its presence in one of the region’s key emerging logistics hubs.
Positioned as the gateway to Northeast India, Siliguri offers strong multimodal connectivity and serves as a vital transit link connecting domestic markets with neighbouring countries including Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. The proposed development is expected to support regional supply chain efficiency while accelerating the shift towards organised Grade A warehousing infrastructure in the region.
The MoU was signed in the presence of senior representatives from TVS ILP and Ram Niwas Group, reinforcing collaborative efforts to strengthen logistics infrastructure across West Bengal. The development comes amid rising demand from sectors such as e-commerce, FMCG, pharmaceuticals and regional distribution networks, which continue to expand operations across Eastern and Northeastern India.
Commenting on the development, Dr Ramnath Subramaniam, Joint Managing Director, TVS ILP stated, “West Bengal is an important market for industrial and logistics growth, supported by its strategic location and strong regional connectivity. Siliguri plays a critical role as a gateway to Northeast India and neighbouring international markets, making it a highly relevant logistics hub. With sectors such as e-commerce, FMCG, pharma and regional distribution networks expanding their footprint, we see strong demand for organised, Grade A warehousing in this region.”
The Siliguri project also marks TVS ILP’s second major investment in West Bengal and forms part of the company’s broader nationwide expansion strategy across high-potential industrial and logistics corridors. With a growing pipeline of developments across emerging markets, the company continues to strengthen its position in India’s evolving warehousing and industrial infrastructure landscape.
Kuehne+Nagel has expanded its global Cool Corridor network by introducing four new temperature-controlled trade routes, reinforcing its capabilities in transporting sensitive pharmaceutical and healthcare products across key international markets. The latest expansion is aimed at meeting the growing demand for reliable cold chain logistics while ensuring product integrity throughout transit. The newly added Cool Corridors connect Belgium with Singapore, Belgium with Chicago, Belgium with Lima, and Singapore with Sydney, significantly enhancing the company's healthcare logistics network. These dedicated lanes are designed to maintain strict temperature conditions, minimise handling risks, and improve shipment visibility for life sciences and healthcare customers. With the addition of these routes, Kuehne+Nagel continues to strengthen its specialised HealthChain portfolio, which supports the transport of pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biologics and other temperature-sensitive medical products. The Cool Corridor programme combines validated processes, certified infrastructure and advanced monitoring technologies to safeguard cargo quality from origin to destination. The logistics provider noted that the expansion reflects increasing demand from pharmaceutical manufacturers seeking resilient and compliant supply chain solutions amid the continued growth of global healthcare trade. By creating dedicated cold chain lanes, the company aims to reduce transit variability, enhance operational consistency and ensure regulatory compliance across international shipments. The initiative also leverages strategic partnerships with airlines, ground handling agents and logistics facilities that meet stringent healthcare quality standards. These collaborations enable seamless end-to-end temperature management while providing customers with greater transparency through digital shipment monitoring and proactive risk management. “Healthcare customers are looking for ways to maintain product quality while improving efficiency and sustainability across their supply chains. Cool Corridors provide greater control across the shipment journey, helping protect temperature-sensitive products. With more confidence in shipment conditions, customers can use lighter passive packaging, creating opportunities to reduce logistics costs and transport emissions without compromising product integrity,” says Dorothee Becher, VP Global Air Logistics Healthcare at Kuehne+Nagel. The network expansion underscores the company's broader strategy of investing in healthcare logistics infrastructure globally. In recent months, Kuehne+Nagel has also expanded its healthcare footprint through temperature-controlled facilities in major pharmaceutical hubs, further strengthening its ability to support evolving customer requirements. As pharmaceutical supply chains become increasingly global and complex, demand for specialised cold chain logistics continues to rise. By extending its Cool Corridor network, Kuehne+Nagel is positioning itself to offer enhanced reliability, regulatory compliance and end-to-end visibility for temperature-sensitive healthcare shipments, supporting the industry's need for secure and efficient logistics solutions. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has agreed to acquire Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Ltd (JFIL) from Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) for ₹1,500 crore, strengthening its presence in India’s logistics and industrial infrastructure sector. The transaction forms part of the insolvency resolution plan approved for JAL by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Through the acquisition, APSEZ will gain indirect control of Kanpur Fertilizers and Chemicals Ltd (KFCL), which owns nearly 243 acres of industrial and commercial land in Kanpur. The company plans to use the site for logistics and warehousing development as it expands its multimodal logistics network across the country. The move reflects APSEZ’s broader strategy of increasing its inland logistics capabilities beyond port operations. The company has been expanding its presence in warehousing, rail-linked freight infrastructure and cargo handling to create integrated supply chain services. Industry analysts note that private port operators are increasingly investing in logistics assets to secure cargo volumes and improve end-to-end transportation offerings. The acquisition will be completed through a cash transaction under the implementation framework of the approved JAL resolution plan. The NCLT approved the plan in March 2026, and the order was later upheld by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The latest deal adds to APSEZ’s series of infrastructure acquisitions in recent years, including investments in ports, logistics parks and storage assets aimed at strengthening its integrated transport network across India. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions has deepened its collaboration with Blue Yonder to drive the global standardisation of its IT systems, reinforcing its digital transformation strategy. As a leading warehousing and fulfilment service provider with operations across 180 sites in 20 countries, Rhenus aims to establish a uniform and efficient IT framework to enhance customer experience worldwide. The partnership will see Rhenus implement Blue Yonder Warehouse Management on a global scale. This interoperable and configurable solution is designed to meet specific customer requirements efficiently while optimising resource allocation across different regions. By enabling in-house configuration of warehouse management modules, Rhenus will reduce its dependence on new software developments, ensuring a more agile and cost-effective operation. Ronny Sassen, Chief Executive Officer of Rhenus Warehousing Solutions, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: "With the global expansion of Blue Yonder, we are creating a robust and flexible foundation for the future of our warehouse management. This not only strengthens our competitiveness but also enables us to respond to the individual needs of our customers worldwide." Beyond system implementation, the partnership will also establish a Blue Yonder competence centre, focused on developing preconfigured modules tailored for various industries. This initiative aims to streamline the implementation process, facilitating the global roll-out of Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solutions and enhancing supply chain efficiencies. Markus Sandbrink, Chief Information Officer of the Rhenus Group, emphasised the long-term strategic benefits: "With Blue Yonder, we are building an IT infrastructure that optimises our global business processes while ensuring the security and performance of our systems. By harmonising this infrastructure, we are strengthening cooperation between all our sites and offering our business partners a reliable basis for their core business." Echoing this sentiment, Nafe Hagen, General Manager, Global Logistics Service Provider and Edge Technologies at Blue Yonder, stated: "Expanding our relationship with Rhenus to include warehousing is an important step in jointly developing innovative and scalable supply chain solutions. Our technology will support Rhenus' security and performance needs as they look to deploy our solutions globally." The initial phase of the collaboration has already demonstrated the potential of a standardised and flexible warehouse management solution. As Rhenus continues its global expansion, the strengthened partnership with Blue Yonder underscores its commitment to digital transformation and operational excellence.
