FedEx has begun constructing a fully automated air cargo hub at Navi Mumbai International Airport with an investment exceeding ₹2,500 crore. Developed with Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., the 300,000 sq. ft. facility will serve as a major consolidation hub for western India’s trade corridor and connect directly to FedEx’s global network. Highlighting its proximity to Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Jeet Adani said the hub will strengthen logistics integration, support exporters, and create over 6,000 jobs across logistics and allied sectors.

Vijay Kumar, Secretary of Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, met Rado Antolovic, CEO of Drydocks World, to expand India–UAE maritime cooperation. Discussions focused on ship repair, dry docking, offshore fabrication, and advanced marine engineering to develop world-class maritime service hubs in India. The talks also aligned with the Sagarmala Programme, highlighting port-led industrialisation, technology partnerships, and sustainable maritime practices. Both sides explored joint ventures and knowledge exchange to strengthen maritime logistics and ship repair value chains.

Tata Motors has signed an MoU with V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority in Tuticorin to deploy 40 green hydrogen internal combustion engine prime movers, advancing India’s net-zero ambitions. The agreement, signed in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, will begin with trials of hydrogen-powered trucks before phased deployment over two years. Funded by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, the project aims to decarbonize port logistics, supported by plans for a 2 MW electrolyzer and a dedicated hydrogen refueling station.

The European Union has extended its Red Sea naval mission, EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, until February 28, 2027, allocating nearly €15 million to safeguard commercial shipping. Launched in 2024 after attacks by Houthi Movement on merchant vessels, the operation protects routes around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and monitors waters from the Red Sea to the Strait of Hormuz. The extension comes as shipping lines cautiously consider returning to the Suez Canal amid ongoing regional tensions and increased U.S. naval presence.

The 11th edition of air cargo India 2026 will take place from February 25–27 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, alongside the inaugural transport logistic India 2026. Featuring over 300 exhibitors, including Air India, IndiGo, Maersk and DHL Logistics, the event highlights India’s expanding logistics ecosystem. Former cricketer AB de Villiers has been named brand ambassador, while exhibitions and conferences will focus on AI, automation and innovations shaping the future of global supply chains.