Travel

Konkan Railway Launches Second High-Capacity Ro-Ro Rake to Boost Freight Efficiency


Konkan Railway has introduced its second Roll-on Roll-off (Ro-Ro) rake with enhanced 57-ton capacity, improving freight movement and supporting industries along the West Coast corridor.

Travel

GMR Goa Air Cargo Handles First-Ever NCPOR Expedition Charter to Antarctica


GMR Goa Air Cargo Logistic (GGACL) has successfully handled its first-ever expedition non-scheduled cargo charter for the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Vasco. An IL-76 freighter, loaded with essential supplies for Antarctic research, took off from Manohar International Airport en route to Cape Town, marking a significant milestone in Indiaโ€™s polar logistics and air cargo operations.

EduConnect

GCCI and FIEO Successfully Conduct 3-Day Certificate Course on Adaptive International Business in Goa


The Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), in collaboration with FIEO and ICICI Bank, conducted a three-day certificate course in Panaji to empower budding exporters and professionals with skills to thrive in global trade. The intensive programme saw participation from over 50 individuals and featured expert-led sessions and a field visit to GMR Goa Air Cargo Terminal.

National

100 Countries Expected to Participate in Indian Maritime Week 2025


The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India is organising the โ€˜India Maritime Week (IMW) 2025โ€™, scheduled to be held from 27โ€“31 October 2025 at the NESCO Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, India. This landmark event stands as a defining moment in the global maritime landscape, reflecting Indiaโ€™s commitment to fostering international collaboration and advancing maritime excellence. The holistic approach of the event aims to promote inclusive growth and sustainable maritime development, fostering strategic partnerships for shared prosperity.

Business

NDR InvIT Inaugurates 2.35 Lakh Sq. Ft. Logistics Facility in Goa, Expands Regional Footprint


NDR InvIT Trust has inaugurated a 2.35 lakh sq. ft. warehousing facility at NDR Varama Sir on Verna Airport Road, Goa. The space has been handed over to a leading quick-commerce company (~1.06 lakh sq. ft.) and a third-party logistics (3PL) firm handling FMCD products (~1.24 lakh sq. ft.). With this addition, NDR InvIT now operates ~11 lakh sq. ft. in Goa, reinforcing its position as the stateโ€™s largest industrial and warehousing space provider.