Indian Transport & Logistics
Parijat Sourabh

Parijat Sourabh

As a news correspondent at STAT Media Group, I cover stories on logistics, aviation, and air cargo. Feel free to contact me at parijat@statmediagroup.com


Navi Mumbai Airport nears launch: What it means for air cargo

8 July 2025 4:28 PM IST
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) receives ad-hoc tariff approval ahead of launch; cargo operators get clarity on costs, incentives, and...

IndiGo 787 flights unlock new cargo potential to European markets

2 July 2025 7:01 PM IST
The aircraft can carry up to 11.5 tonnes of belly cargo. The carrier has also selected dnata as its ground handling agent at Manchester & Amsterdam...

Air India B787 crash marks first-ever hull loss for the aircraft type

12 Jun 2025 8:28 PM IST
The aircraft departed from Runway 23. Moments later, it issued a MAYDAY call to air traffic control.

Mumbai Airport to allow freighter operations beyond August deadline

6 Jun 2025 10:01 PM IST
The airport, in a statement to The STAT Trade Times, said, “The matter has been solved amicably and the slots have been reinstated.”

How Indian MSMEs are navigating e-commerce supply chain hurdles

27 May 2025 7:30 AM IST
India’s e-commerce boom offers vast opportunities for MSMEs, but outdated supply chains, fragmented logistics, and digital gaps threaten to leave...

MIAL counters IATA criticism over Mumbai freighter operations

6 May 2025 2:45 PM IST
Following IATA’s criticism of the planned freighter closure at Mumbai Airport, MIAL has rejected IATA’s claims and defended its position.

CSMIA to close freighter ops in August 2025, NMIA to take over?

25 April 2025 7:18 PM IST
The closure is primarily due to airport upgrade work aimed at enhancing capacity and efficiency. Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to be...

Chennai: A strategic gateway for South India’s trade expansion

24 March 2025 1:39 PM IST
Known as the “Detroit of India,” Chennai has emerged as a key trade gateway, driven by its robust port infrastructure, expanding air cargo capacity,...

SF Airlines begins cargo operations in Bengaluru, teams up with WFS

7 March 2025 7:04 PM IST
The airline has launched a weekly service using its Boeing 767-300 freighter between Ezhou and Bengaluru.

New domestic cargo terminal strengthens BLR Airport’s capacity

28 Feb 2025 1:03 AM IST
Spanning over 7.03 acres, the DCT boasts a peak handling capacity of approximately 360,000 metric tonnes, with the potential to expand to 400,000...

Cargo leaders powering IndiGo’s global growth

4 Feb 2025 11:25 AM IST
Liesbeth Oudkerk joins IndiGo as Regional Head of Europe to strengthen the airline’s European operations. In addition, Mark Sutch, Chief Commercial...

Charting India's automotive logistics amid disruption, innovation

26 Jan 2025 10:00 AM IST
Pune hosted the Auto SCM Summit 2024, where industry leaders gathered to navigate the complexities of India's automotive supply chain. Key themes...
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