Indian Transport & Logistics
Sakshi Basutkar

Sakshi Basutkar

I am a journalist with a background in broadcast journalism, which has given me a strong foundation in storytelling and multimedia reporting. My experience includes writing, interviewing and content creation, with an in-depth understanding of specialised subjects. I have previously worked as a multimedia journalist covering the political, crime and real estate beats. I am currently with STAT Trade Times, where I report on the global air cargo, logistics and trade sectors.


How pharma cold chains are rethinking trust and accountability

25 May 2026 8:20 PM IST
Companies are tightening root-cause analysis, temperature monitoring and packaging validation to reduce disputes and prevent repeat deviations

India’s pharma logistics faces the patent cliff head‑on

24 May 2026 3:43 PM IST
As blockbuster drugs lose exclusivity, India’s supply chains are gearing up for a surge in generics, tighter EU rules, and a cold‑chain future that...

Surface networks reshape India’s express logistics growth story

14 May 2026 5:10 PM IST
Aviral report shows road transport overtaking air cargo as cost and speed shifts reshape India’s express logistics market

Lingering air cargo strain hits India’s mango exports to US

30 April 2026 6:49 PM IST
Freight rates jump to ₹550/kg, capacity tight and delays persist post-crisis, limiting exporters despite rising US demand and firm global prices.

When the world’s narrowest routes begin to break global trade

28 April 2026 8:08 PM IST
Disruptions across key sea routes are driving up costs, delaying cargo, and exposing how deeply global supply chains rely on a few critical passages

Mumbai’s mega logistics bet: Building India’s Dubai-style cargo hub

6 April 2026 12:31 PM IST
With Navi Mumbai airport, JNPA and the DFC coming together, India may be laying the foundation for an integrated air–sea–rail logistics network.

Shipping through the Gulf gets costlier as risks climb

2 April 2026 7:01 PM IST
War risk costs and rerouting push Gulf sea freight rates up sharply, disrupting trade and raising logistics costs

Pune cuts empty container runs, saves fuel with new yard

1 April 2026 11:52 AM IST
KSH’s Pune yard reduces empty runs to JNPT, saving fuel, time and improving export efficiency

Strait of Hormuz disruption begin to rattle global shipping

5 March 2026 11:06 PM IST
Carriers suspend bookings, vessels divert and freight rates rise as security risks escalate in the Gulf.

Is the Strait of Hormuz becoming the next Red Sea crisis for global supply chains?

3 March 2026 3:57 PM IST
Strikes on Iran shake Gulf shipping as carriers divert, oil rises, and India braces for trade impact.

FedEx breaks ground on ₹2,500 crore NMIA cargo hub

18 Feb 2026 8:44 PM IST
300,000 sq ft automated facility to create 6,000 jobs and link Western India to major global trade corridors

From farm to freighter: The Valentine’s flower rush

16 Feb 2026 5:20 PM IST
Behind the scenes of the fast-moving supply chain driving seasonal flower demand.
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