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Logistics

Adani Ports secures NCLT-approved 15 billion INR acquisition of Jaypee Fertilizers to expand North India logistics network

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Jaypee Fertilizers & Industries Ltd. for 15 billion INR in cash. The acquisition leverages industrial land assets from a corporate debt resolution process to accelerate the buyer's regional logistics expansion.

2 days ago • India

Logistics

ADB signs $40 million loan with Arkas Holding for Turkish maritime logistics

The Asian Development Bank has signed a $40 million loan with Arkas Holding to modernise Türkiye's maritime fleet and expand port infrastructure. The investment, ADB's first private sector infrastructure transaction in Türkiye, aims to boost trade along Black Sea and Mediterranean corridors, enhance efficiency, and reduce emissions.

2 days ago • Turkey

Mergers & Acquisitions

Americold and EQT form $1.3 billion cold storage joint venture in North America

Americold Realty Trust has formed a joint venture with EQT's Active Core Infrastructure fund, contributing 12 cold storage facilities valued over $1.3 billion. EQT will hold a 70% interest while Americold retains 30% and operational management, with Americold receiving approximately $1.1 billion in net cash proceeds to repay debt.

2 days ago • North America;United States

Logistics

Brookfield and GIC finalize 6.7 billion AUD acquisition of National Storage REIT

Brookfield and GIC have completed the acquisition of National Storage REIT, valuing the enterprise at approximately 6,700 million AUD. The transaction represents the largest ever take-private of an ASX-listed real estate investment trust and solidifies the partners' dominance in the Australasian self-storage market.

2 days ago • Australia and New Zealand

Logistics

World Bank approves $200 million for Madagascar multimodal transport project

The World Bank has approved $200 million in financing for Madagascar's Multimodal Transport and Logistics Project, targeting railway, port, inland waterway, and airport infrastructure. The project includes rehabilitation of the Tananarive–Côte Est railway, ports of Majunga and Tulear, 200 km of the Pangalanes Canal, and regional airports, benefiting an estimated 3.8 million people.

2 days ago • Madagascar

Mergers & Acquisitions

ESR sells majority stake in Yokohama Logistics assets to TPG Asia Real Estate

ESR has sold a majority interest in its Yokohama Sachiura distribution centres to TPG Asia Real Estate, retaining a minority co-investment stake and continuing as asset manager, marking their second Japan logistics repositioning partnership.

2 days ago • Hong Kong;Japan

Air Force

AAR CORP. secures $305 million US Navy contract for C-40A fleet logistics

AAR CORP. has been awarded a $305 million contract to provide comprehensive logistics and maintenance support for the United States Navy and Marine Corps C-40A aircraft. The agreement covers sustainment services, including depot-level repairs and material support, to ensure the long-term operational readiness of the fleet.

2 days ago • United States

Software & IT

Maharashtra partners with NLDSL to digitize state logistics via the ULIP gateway

The Government of Maharashtra and NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited have signed an agreement to integrate the Unified Logistics Interface Platform into the state's industrial framework. This collaboration aims to provide real-time data visibility and streamline supply chain operations for small exporters and large-scale industrial parks.

2 days ago • India

Software & IT

Kazakhstan and ADB formalize $5.5 billion infrastructure pipeline through 2029

Kazakhstan’s government and the Asian Development Bank have agreed on a $5.5 billion project pipeline for 2026–2029, targeting transport, digital infrastructure, water management and housing. The framework deepens long-term financing cooperation and underscores Astana’s push for infrastructure-led economic modernization.

2 days ago • Kazakhstan

Logistics

Maruti Suzuki secures VCS registration for Gujarat rail logistics shift project

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has received registration under Verra’s Verified Carbon Standard for its Gujarat in-plant railway siding, marking it as the first modal shift transportation project recognised under the programme. The initiative is expected to generate about 170,000 carbon credits over a 10-year period.

2 days ago • India

Airports & Aviation

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport sign MOU to deepen Europe-India air cargo integration

Frankfurt Airport and Bangalore International Airport have formalised a strategic air cargo partnership to strengthen trade flows between Europe and India. The agreement focuses on digitalisation, regulatory streamlining, and operational coordination to enhance supply chain efficiency amid shifting global market conditions.

2 days ago • Germany;India