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India’s Logistics After 75 years of Independence
India has emerged as the 47th most logistics efficient economy among 160 economies, according to the World Bank’s 2018 Logistics Performance Index (LPI). As a country with a low coast to landmass ratio, the lion’s share of India’s freight traffic passes through the roadways, followed by railways, coastal and inland waterways, pipelines, and airways.
06 December 2022
Expert Speak
India's Inland Waterways: Potential & Challenges
India has over 14,000 km of navigable waterways. All the stakeholders stand to gain if certain fundamental challenges of the inland waterways are addressed by the government. For starters, all states need to have a standard rule book for the movement of goods through inland waterways.
Industry Trends
SMEs Should Embrace Sustainability
SMEs play a key role in the global economy. They create two-thirds of all jobs and contribute more than 50 percent of the GDP in OECD countries. As environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting becomes mainstream, SMEs must configure their operations to comply with local and international laws.
Grain Exports from Ukraine Restart
Ukrainian grain exports have been essential for global food security. Even as the Russia-Ukraine war lingers, the UN is making sure food supplies from Ukraine make their way to international markets. Japan’s investment in Ukraine’s agricultural and supply chain sector is a welcome move.
India’s Rising Energy Bill and CAD
India’s coal and crude oil imports are rising at a time when prices for both these commodities are on the rise. A falling Rupee, and the widening gap between imports and exports is increasing the current account deficit. As per the government of India, export of certain goods are down due to adverse geo-political developments. Following the watch and wait approach, the Reserve Bank of India may let the Rupee slide further against major currencies.
Congestion at US Ports: Missed Chances & Remedy
The US supply chain has shown some signs of improvement over the past few months. The turnaround time for vessels peaked in February, and, after concerted efforts from industry and the government, it seems the worst may be over, at least for the time being.
Industry Basics
Supply Chain Collaboration: Now or Never
Supply chain collaboration is not a new concept. Yet everyone has not embraced it. The benefits of actively working with suppliers and customers can be easily quantified. In an increasingly uncertain business environment, even the smallest change to the business process has the potential to positively impact the enterprise’s bottom line.
Indian Economy Overview: July 2022
Markets are overreacting to the slightest of negative news. Whether you are commoner or a corporate, the current economic situation has brought you to the drawing board. Governments have shrugged off responsibility by blaming external pressures. Stimulus and subsidy bills have put strain on the fiscal health of all major economies.
Trade Insights
IMF’s Top 10 Sea Trading Countries
Only some countries have emerged as experts to become top sea traders. After studying 1,634 seaports in 183 countries, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has observed that most maritime trade is concentrated in some major ports and nations. Let us dive further to learn more about these economies.
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