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In a significant step for export-import (EXIM) trade in Karnataka, Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) has officially started its EXIM operations at the Multimodal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Kadakola, Mysuru. This development follows Bangalore Customs Public Notice No. 04/2026 dated May 18, 2026. It is an important move to strengthen the logistics and international trade infrastructure in the Mysuru area.
The launch of CONCOR MMLP-Kadakola (GCCK) is likely to benefit exporters, importers, manufacturers, and logistics stakeholders throughout Karnataka and nearby industrial regions. The facility aims to simplify cargo handling, improve multimodal connectivity, shorten transit times, and boost overall efficiency in cargo movement.
The logistics park is well-placed to support growing industrial and commercial clusters. It will enable smoother EXIM cargo operations by providing integrated logistics solutions close to production sites, reducing reliance on distant logistics centers. Starting EXIM services at Kadakola is expected to create new business opportunities for trade participants. It will also strengthen supply chain resilience and operational efficiency. The facility is set to play an important role in supporting India's expanding export goals and making it easier for the trading community to do business.
Industry stakeholders see this development as a transformative step for the Mysuru region. It opens doors to better global trade access, faster cargo clearances, and stronger regional economic growth. With this milestone, CONCOR continues to show its commitment to building top-notch logistics infrastructure. It aims to provide seamless multimodal cargo solutions to support India's growing EXIM ecosystem.
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Aramex has appointed Veena Bhogaonkar as its new Managing Director for India, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing logistics markets. The leadership appointment comes as Aramex accelerates its growth strategy in India, focusing on operational excellence, customer-centric services, and technology-led supply chain solutions. Bhogaonkar brings more than a decade of leadership experience spanning logistics, supply chain management and business transformation. Before joining Aramex, she held senior leadership positions at UPS and IBM, where she led initiatives in operational excellence, network optimisation and digital transformation. Her experience in driving business growth and managing complex supply chain operations is expected to play a key role in strengthening Aramex's presence across India. An MBA graduate from California State University, Los Angeles, Bhogaonkar is recognised for her strategic vision, customer-first approach and people-centric leadership. In her new role, she will oversee Aramex's India operations while spearheading business expansion, enhancing service capabilities and broadening the company's multi-product supply chain offerings to meet the evolving needs of customers across industries. Commenting on her appointment, Bhogaonkar said that India represents one of the most dynamic logistics markets globally, offering significant opportunities as customer expectations continue to evolve. She expressed confidence in working closely with Aramex's teams to strengthen operations, enhance customer experience and support the company's next phase of sustainable growth in the country. The appointment also reflects Aramex's continued focus on fostering leadership diversity and promoting women into senior executive roles. As India's logistics ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation through digitalisation, e-commerce growth and increasing demand for integrated supply chain solutions, experienced leadership will be critical in helping organisations adapt to changing market dynamics. Aramex has been steadily expanding its investments in India by strengthening its logistics network, technology capabilities and workforce. The company aims to help businesses navigate increasingly complex supply chains through faster, smarter and more efficient logistics solutions. Headquartered in the UAE, Aramex operates in more than 600 cities across over 70 countries with a workforce exceeding 16,000 employees, offering integrated express, freight forwarding, logistics and supply chain services worldwide. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 CARGOCONNECT 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬!
India has launched Operation Amistad, a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) mission to support earthquake-affected Venezuela by deploying medical teams, emergency healthcare infrastructure and more than 35 tonnes of relief supplies through the Indian Air Force (IAF). The relief operation includes two IAF C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying an Indian Army field hospital unit, two portable BHISHM Cube medical facilities, medicines, medical equipment and other essential supplies aimed at strengthening ongoing emergency response efforts in the South American nation. A 41-member medical contingent from the Indian Army's 60 Para Field Hospital has also been deployed as part of the mission. The team comprises doctors, nursing staff and support personnel who will provide emergency medical care in coordination with Venezuelan authorities. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel and specialised search-and-rescue equipment have also been dispatched to assist relief operations. The operation was initiated following a series of powerful earthquakes that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including healthcare facilities, while resulting in significant casualties and displacement. India said the mission reflects its commitment to supporting Venezuela during the humanitarian crisis through rapid deployment of medical capabilities and critical relief material. From a logistics perspective, the mission demonstrates India's capability to rapidly mobilise strategic airlift assets for international disaster response. The use of C-17 transport aircraft enabled the movement of heavy medical infrastructure, trained personnel and relief cargo over long distances within a short timeframe, ensuring critical supplies reached affected areas without delay. Operation Amistad adds to India's growing portfolio of overseas humanitarian missions, highlighting the country's expanding role in delivering time-sensitive disaster relief through coordinated military and civilian logistics networks. Follow CARGOCONNECT for more such updates.
In a move aimed at deepening research-driven policymaking in the infrastructure sector, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the establishment of a specialised research centre focused on transportation, mobility, and logistics economics. The facility will be housed at the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) in New Delhi. The initiative marks the first dedicated and permanent institutional effort in India to study the economic dimensions of the transport and logistics sector through a structured research framework. To formalise the collaboration, NHAI and NCAER have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). While NHAI will provide financial support for the project, NCAER will work with academic institutions, industry stakeholders and research partners to build a robust knowledge ecosystem around the centre. According to officials from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the initiative reflects the growing importance of data-backed planning in managing and expanding India's rapidly evolving highway infrastructure network. The centre's research agenda will cover a broad spectrum of subjects, including freight movement, highway economics, multimodal transport integration, regional development impacts, tolling strategies, road asset monetisation, safety-related interventions and the use of emerging technologies in highway operations and maintenance. By generating policy-focused studies and analytical insights, the institution is expected to support government departments in designing more efficient, sustainable and user-centric transportation systems. The findings could also contribute to improving investment planning and infrastructure management practices across the sector. Apart from conducting research, the centre will function as a national knowledge platform. It will disseminate findings through reports, policy briefs, working papers, stakeholder consultations, workshops and academic collaborations, while also helping build expertise in transportation economics among professionals and researchers. Governance of the centre will be overseen by an Advisory Committee comprising economists, public policy experts, transportation specialists and academicians. NHAI's Member (Finance) and NCAER's Director General will also be part of the panel. In addition, a separate Steering Committee established by NHAI will monitor research priorities and review outcomes. NHAI has committed support for the centre over the next decade, underlining its long-term commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and evidence-based decision-making in the transport sector. Commenting on the partnership, NHAI Chairman Santosh Kumar Yadav said the authority has consistently focused on improving connectivity and logistics efficiency across the country. He noted that the collaboration would provide a dedicated platform for high-quality research and policy analysis, enabling more informed decisions on infrastructure planning, investment and asset management in the years ahead.
