Supply Chain & Logistics

Memphis utility rolls out bill-relief options after cold-weather spike

Memphis Gas, Light and Water urged customers who received unusually high bills to enroll in its extended payment plan and other due-date assistance programs.

India defends Vande Bharat pricing against international benchmarks

India’s railways minister told Parliament that Vande Bharat AC chair car fares for 300–400 km trips are about ₹2.19 per passenger-km versus roughly ₹7–₹20 per passenger-km for comparable services in China, Japan and France.

India lifts FY26 funding for rural housing and road builds

India’s government has increased FY26 allocations to ₹54,917 crore for PMAY-G rural housing and ₹19,000 crore for PMGSY rural roads, with execution expected to pick up from April after beneficiary and habitation lists are finalized.

Amazon Pharmacy scales same-day prescription delivery footprint

Amazon Pharmacy said it will expand same-day prescription delivery to nearly 4,500 U.S. cities and towns by the end of 2026, adding about 2,000 new communities including in states such as Idaho and Massachusetts.

El Paso flight halt lifted after military disables drones

The FAA lifted its order that had halted flights in and out of El Paso International Airport until 20 February after the Department of Defense said it neutralized a drone incursion over the area.

Hapag-Lloyd resumes Red Sea transits on an India–Mediterranean service

Hapag-Lloyd said its IMX service under the Gemini Cooperation with Maersk will again route through the Red Sea and Suez Canal from mid-February with naval protection.

Tata Steel acquires majority stake in Thriveni Pellets to enhance supply chain

Tata Steel will acquire majority control of Odisha-based Thriveni Pellets to fortify its raw material supply chain for steel production, forming a joint venture with Lloyds Metals & Energy.

DHL India leases 417k sq ft warehouse near Mumbai

DHL Supply Chain India has leased over 417,000 sq ft of warehouse space in Bhiwandi to meet rising demand in the logistics sector. This expansion highlights the growth in India's consumption and manufacturing industries.

Chips are down for handset companies amid AI boom

Smartphone companies face critical component shortages due to rising AI hardware demand, leading to increased handset prices. This matters as it may impact sales and market dynamics.

Allcargo Logistics completes demerger of global supply chain biz

Allcargo Logistics has successfully demerged its international supply chain business into Allcargo Global Limited, enhancing operational synergy and value creation for shareholders.

Varda’s William Bruey's plan to build the next supply chain at Disrupt 2025

Varda Space Industries plans to establish manufacturing in low Earth orbit, transforming space into a production hub for high-value materials. This innovation could redefine supply chains and economic opportunities beyond Earth.

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