Supply chain news covering shipping, logistics, ports, freight, warehousing, and global supply chain developments.
Walmart-owned Flipkart's quick-commerce service is now delivering between 1.1 million and 1.2 million orders daily, significantly narrowing the gap with market leader Swiggy Instamart. To support this growth, Flipkart has expanded its micro-fulfillment center network to approximately 1,050 facilities across India, with plans to reach 1,500 by the end of 2026.
Shipping companies are piloting the Northern Sea Route to bypass disruptions in the Gulf of Aden and Suez Canal. While the Arctic passage offers a 30-40% distance reduction, commercial viability is currently limited by seasonal ice and the scarcity of ice-class vessels.
The article argues that establishing an efficient feedstock supply chain is the critical next step for scaling India's Compressed Biogas ecosystem. It highlights logistical challenges regarding seasonal availability, storage, and transportation of agricultural residues and manure under the GOBARdhan scheme.
The article argues that Malaysia should establish a Logistics Super Agency to coordinate its fragmented infrastructure and leverage its strategic geography. It contends that seamless supply chains are critical for economic competitiveness, citing global disruptions and the connectivity strategies of China and Japan as evidence.
Canadian Minister Patty Hajdu launched the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance in Calgary on Friday. The initiative targets critical labour shortages and representation gaps across road, rail, air, marine, and warehousing sectors.
J&T Global Express reported first-half 2026 total revenue of $7.67 billion, a 35.5% year-over-year increase. Adjusted net profit surged 124.3% to $350 million, with non-China markets reaching 50% of total revenue for the first time as Southeast Asian parcel volumes grew significantly.
The Drewry World Container Index increased 4% to $4,526 per 40-foot container, marking a second consecutive weekly gain. Transpacific spot rates surged sharply, with Shanghai-to-New York prices jumping 9% to $9,507. Carriers are driving these increases through blank sailings and capacity reductions.