Zinka Logistics Solutions Ltd, a key player in India's digital supply chain and transport services sector, witnessed a sharp decline of over 4% in intraday trading on Tuesday following massive block deals. Around 21.2 million shares roughly 12% of the company's equity changed hands in three block trades, according to Bloomberg. The stock hit an intraday low of ₹420, marking its steepest fall since May 28. It later recovered marginally to ₹436, still under pressure despite a 0.07% gain in the benchmark Nifty 50. With this, Zinka shares are now down over 10% from their recent high of ₹494 and have slipped 7.7% year-to-date contrasting with Nifty 50’s 4.5% rise. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at ₹7,959.13 crore. This move comes amid a broader context of shifting trends in supply chain management and equity restructuring. According to a term sheet seen by Bloomberg, Quick-routes International Private Ltd. plans to sell a 9% stake (16 million shares) in Zinka Logistics via a secondary sale to raise ₹650 crore. The offer floor price was ₹405 per share, and IIFL Capital Services is managing the deal. Zinka’s ongoing developments reflect larger trends in SCM innovations in India and investor interest in the future of supply chain management, including supply chain financing and electronic supply chain management. As the company adapts to market shifts, it underscores the importance of resilient supply and chain frameworks in a competitive digital economy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized that India should not just be seen as a growing aviation market, but as a rising leader in international trade and supply chain management, especially in the aviation sector. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, Modi highlighted India’s rapid advancements and strategic ambitions in global trade and supply chain management. India currently holds the title of the world’s fastest-growing civil aviation market and ranks third globally, behind only the US and China. With a massive fleet expansion on the horizon, domestic carriers like IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air have already placed orders exceeding 2,000 aircraft demonstrating strong confidence in India’s future aviation growth. To support this expansion, the government is strengthening allied sectors like EXIM in supply chain and aircraft maintenance. "In 2014, India had just 96 MROs (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul facilities). Today, that number has grown to 154," Modi stated, adding that the country is aiming to become a $4 billion MRO hub. These developments position India as a crucial player in international trade supply chain frameworks, with far-reaching impacts on both regional and global connectivity.

Amid a major disruption in Canada’s rail system, mining powerhouses Rio Tinto Group and Teck Resources Ltd. are rerouting shipments and turning to trucking solutions to maintain operations. The railway stoppage, which began on August 22, has forced these companies to adopt alternative transportation methods to avoid significant operational delays. Rio Tinto announced that it will increase the use of its private railway between Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador, along with relying more heavily on trucking to ensure the continued flow of raw materials. The company is a major producer of aluminum, iron ore, diamonds, and titanium in Canada. Similarly, Teck Resources Ltd., which operates a copper mine and refinery in British Columbia, is implementing "alternate transportation arrangements" to mitigate the impact of the rail stoppage, according to spokesperson Maclean Kay. Canada’s mining industry, a critical pillar of the nation’s resource-driven economy, depends heavily on the country’s two dominant railways—Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.—to transport essential materials like copper, aluminum, iron ore, and coal. The shutdown of these railways, which carry approximately $740 million in trade daily, poses a significant threat to the sector. The Mining Association of Canada, in an August 22 statement, described the stoppage as “catastrophic” for the nation, emphasizing the dire consequences for both operational costs and Canada’s reputation as a reliable investment destination for supply chain-dependent industries like mining.