News Bulletin: September 2025 – Edition 2
TGSRTC Launches Free Cornea Transport Service in Telangana for Eye Donation.
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC), under its “Network to Sight” initiative, has partnered with Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital to transport donated corneas free of cost across the state. Collected at government hospitals, the corneas will be preserved in ice boxes and handed over at TGSRTC logistics points. Bus crews will then transport them to Hyderabad, where hospital staff will store them in the eye bank for transplant surgeries. The move aims to speed up eye donation processes and restore vision for those in need.
Source: ET Infra
JNPA Installs Universal E-Seal Reader to Enhance Cargo Security and Efficiency
The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has rolled out a Universal E-Seal Reader to streamline export container processing. This reader replaces the older setup requiring multiple (12) specialized scanners, enabling trucks with self-sealed cargo containers to pass through port gates in just 10 seconds instead of 5 minutes. Developed in partnership with the Port’s Centralized Parking Plaza (CPP) operator, the new system enhances cargo security by allowing double-checking of seals from Container Freight Stations (CFSs) to terminal gates. The technology represents a major boost to logistical efficiency and ease of doing business.
Source: Maritime Gateway
DHL Opens 5th IT Services Center in India, Launches First Tech Academy in Indore
DHL Group has inaugurated its fifth IT Services (ITS) center in India, located in Indore, along with the company’s first technology training academy in the country. This expansion brings its national tech workforce to over 1,300 digital and logistics experts, and integrates deeply with global operations of the group’s IT backbone. Indore was chosen due to its strong academic ecosystem and higher employee retention. The move reinforces DHL’s commitment to nurturing tech talent, supporting digital innovation in logistics, and scaling AI, automation, and secure cloud solutions across its service network.
Source: Maritime Gateway
Indian FMCG Companies Reassess Operations Amid Political Unrest in Nepal
Violent protests following the resignation of Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli have disrupted business for Indian FMCG firms operating there. Companies like Britannia, Dabur, Marico, ITC, HUL, and Reliance Consumer are monitoring the situation closely. Britannia shut its Simara manufacturing plant; Dabur has asked staff in Kathmandu to work from home. While revenue exposure to Nepal is relatively small (2–3%), supply chain disruptions and safety concerns remain top priorities. Analysts believe the financial impact will be limited unless instability persists significantly.
Source: India Shipping News
CONCOR Deploys Its First Electric Truck at TKD Terminal for Greener Logistics
Container Corporation of India Ltd (CONCOR) has introduced its first electric truck at the Tughlakabad (TKD) Terminal in Delhi, marking a key step in its sustainability roadmap. The EV truck replaces diesel-powered counterparts for internal cargo movement, aiming to cut emissions and operational costs. This move aligns with broader initiatives in greener supply chains and cleaner port operations.
Source: Maritime Gateway