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Libin Chacko Kurian
Assistant Editor at STAT Publishing Group, he has eight years of experience in business journalism covering food & beverage, nutraceuticals and now logistics. His current passion is to understand the nuances of global supply chains and their current turmoil. Outside work, he is also interested in philosophy, history, birding and travelling. Mail him: libin@statpublishinggroup.com Follow on LinkedIn
India-UK CETA: Are tariff cuts translating into cargo growth?
29 Aug 2026 9:45 AM ISTWith CETA cutting tariffs across nearly 99% of tariff lines, how are airlines, airports and logistics providers preparing for potentially higher cargo...
Arloph John Vieira appointed Head SCM at Milan Laboratories
17 Aug 2026 5:42 PM ISTVieira will oversee Milan Laboratories’ end-to-end supply chain operations, spanning planning, packaging development, procurement, operations and...
Freightos announces Freightos AI, picks India as first market for rollout
14 Aug 2026 7:54 PM ISTThe decision to start with India is rooted in what Freightos sees as an unusually strong appetite among Indian forwarders to control their own...
Why sea-air and air-sea cargo movement remains rare in India
2 Aug 2026 8:00 AM ISTDespite its strategic geographic advantages, India continues to miss out on lucrative sea-air cargo transhipment opportunities due to a crippling...
ColdStar bets on standardised cold chains to eliminate stockouts
1 Aug 2026 10:00 AM ISTIndia's cold chain industry is evolving beyond storage and transportation, with customers increasingly demanding dependable, technology-enabled supply...
ACAAI President flags India’s missed transhipment opportunity
4 Jun 2026 5:13 PM ISTACAAI chief Samir Shah urged simpler cargo procedures and single-window clearances, saying India lost a transhipment opportunity during the US-Iran...
Civil Aviation Minister promises air cargo reforms with a three-point agenda
4 Jun 2026 4:29 PM ISTThis is likely the strongest air cargo-focused policy signal yet, with the minister personally committing to regular engagement and reforms aimed at...
How Jumbotail is reimagining supply chain execution for India kirana
26 May 2026 10:00 AM ISTAs India’s kirana supply chains evolve under the pressure of rising customer expectations, tighter margins and faster replenishment cycles,...
Inside India’s push to build, own, finance more ships
25 May 2026 10:00 AM ISTWith the government pushing toward shipbuilding, vessel ownership, maritime finance and over the country’s trade routes, Indian maritime is entering a...
Middle East conflict costs Hapag-Lloyd up to $50 million a week
20 March 2026 12:08 PM ISTBeyond costs, the operational disruption is equally serious, with six Hapag-Lloyd vessels and crew stuck in the Persian Gulf and one ship already hit.
Hapag-Lloyd commits to invest ₹20,000 crore in India
19 March 2026 11:30 PM ISTHapag-Lloyd plans to reflag up to four vessels under the Indian flag, support a sustainable ship recycling ecosystem and invest in infrastructure...
India’s air cargo squeezed as gulf capacity vanishes, costs soar
6 March 2026 6:33 PM ISTMiddle Eastern carriers have a 20 percent capacity share in India's international air cargo market, according to air cargo consultancy firm Rotate.












