News Bulletin: November 2025 – Edition 2

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Carbonatik LLC commits ₹31,500 crore investment in Andhra Pradesh’s aviation & waterways

US-based Conglomerate Carbonatik has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Government for a ₹31,500 crore investment across aviation, inland waterways and a greenfield port. The allocation includes ₹5,300 crore for integrated inland waterways and an urban water-metro system, ₹7,100 crore for an aviation MRO hub and drone/aircraft manufacturing at Kurnool, and ₹19,100 crore for a new port with 5G tech, yacht marina and bonded warehouses.

Read the full story here: ET Infra

Mumbai to Pilot AI Toll System

Mumbai’s Dahisar toll will soon pilot an AI-driven toll system that uses high-resolution cameras, sensors and machine-learning to identify vehicles and auto-deduct charges without stopping traffic. This initiative, by state transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, aims to reduce congestion, reduce pollution, curb toll evasion and improve road-maintenance funding

DHL Group Commits €1 Billion to India by 2030

DHL Group has announced a €1 billion (~US$1.15 billion) investment in India by 2030 as part of its “Strategy 2030” roadmap, strengthening its focus on high-growth emerging markets. The funding will support life sciences, e-commerce, new energy, digitalization and logistics infrastructure, including EV/battery centers and automated sorting hubs. CEO Tobias Meyer said the move reflects strong confidence in India’s fast-growing, opportunity-rich market.

Read the full story here: India Shipping News

The Future of InvITs in 2026: Five Trends to Watch

Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) are emerging as a key financing tool as India prepares for a significant increase in infrastructure investment. In the year ahead the InvITs market is expected to evolve along several fronts, including:

a closer blend of public and private capital,
expansion into sectors beyond roads and ports,
stronger governance and regulatory oversight to boost investor confidence,
increased participation from domestic pension and insurance funds, and
wider use of technology, ESG standards and data-driven asset management.

Source: ET Infra

The Future of Shipping: Real-Time Tracking That Builds Customer Trust

Real-time tracking is becoming a standard expectation in logistics, with technologies like GPS, IoT sensors and AI giving customers clearer updates on where their shipments are and when they’ll arrive. Blockchain is starting to play a role too, though adoption is still limited. The increased visibility helps reduce delays, improves reliability and strengthens customer trust.

At the same time, companies still face challenges implementing these systems. High costs, data-security concerns and the difficulty of integrating with older platforms continue to hold back wider adoption. Even so, many logistics providers view real-time tracking as an important long-term investment in customer experience and operational performance.