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Truckers invoke force majeure amid fuel shortage, decline in cargo movement
2+ hour, 43+ min ago (365+ words) Updated - March 24, 2026 10:41 pm IST - NEW DELHI Truckers have invoked force majeure to seek a temporary suspension of contracted freight rates and a shift to spot pricing, citing severe operational disruptions driven by fuel shortages, supply chain constraints and a sharp…...
Hope West Asia conflict does not affect supply chain: Tata Group chairman
3+ week, 5+ hour ago (355+ words) Updated - March 03, 2026 03:51 pm IST - Jamshedpur Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran on Tuesday (March 3, 2026) hoped that the current conflict between Iran and the US-Israel does not affect the supply chain, and said the conglomerate has plans to mitigate risks that can emanate…...
Boeing's defence unit to cut 300 supply chain jobs: report
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (103+ words) Updated - February 05, 2026 11:41 am IST - SEATTLE Boeing "is cutting about "300 supply chain jobs from its defence unit and will notify affected employees this week, a "person familiar with "the matter told Reuters on Wednesday (February 4, 2026). Some of the laid-off "workers could…...
Lorry owners seek solutions to key issues in transport sector
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (128+ words) Lorry owners in Andhra Pradesh urge Transport Minister to address critical transport sector issues and high fees. Ramprasad Reddy on Friday, drawing his attention to the key issues being faced by the transport sector In a statement, association's state general…...
SCR invites agencies for parcel service collaboration
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) SCR invites agencies to collaborate on parcel services South Central Railway has invited interested parties/ agencies to provide logistics/fleet service in extending first mile (pickup) and last mile (delivery) services, duly integrating with Mid Mile (transportation through Railways) These…...
The hidden costs of 10-minute deliveries
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (696+ words) Published - November 28, 2025 08:43 am IST - Bengaluru As Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh puts it, the large presence of delivery personnel on pedestrian paths has even created the perception that footpaths are not out of bounds for motorists. The significant…...
Self-billing system rolled out for city gas consumers
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (236+ words) Published - October 08, 2025 09:52 pm IST - KOCHI In a major relief to consumers of the Indian Oil Adani (IOA) City Gas project concerned about delays in timely clearance of dues, the company has rolled out a mobile app-based self-billing system across all…...
Dash cams help police crack crashes, catch culprits, cut confusion
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (338+ words) Published - August 30, 2025 07:23 pm IST - HYDERABAD Dashboard cameras are proving to be a boon for car drivers and police personnel creating instant video evidence. Miyapur Inspector P. Shiva Prasad, who investigated the case reported on July 31, said dash cam recordings are proving…...
Truckers rue overloading, absence of truck terminal and other issues
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (288+ words) Updated - August 18, 2025 06:34 pm IST - MANGALURU The Dakshina Kannada Truck Owners" Association has urged the administration to address several serious issues affecting the sector, including overloading of trucks, giving effect to enhanced freight rates, and provision of a truck terminal in…...
Screening for cab and auto drivers proposed
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil said a committee headed by Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research director Ravindranath was formed to look into the deaths owing to heart attacks in Hassan. Published - August 15, 2025 04:02 am IST - BENGALURU Health and…...