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India Today
2 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Seamless logistics management key to Op Sindoor's success: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing an event on Sunday, credited seamless logistics management as the deciding factor in the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that wars today are won not just with weapons, but with the timely delivery of resources.'Seamless logistics management by our agencies – from mobilisation of the Armed Forces to delivering the equipment at the right time and place – was a deciding factor in the success of Operation Sindoor,' said the Defence Minister, while virtually addressing the convocation ceremony of Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) in emphasised that logistics should be viewed through the prism of strategic importance. 'Whether it's the soldiers fighting on the border or personnel engaged in disaster management, without coordination or proper management of resources, even the strongest of intentions weaken. Logistics is the power that transforms chaos into control. Power is measured not only by weapons, but also by timely resource management,' he said. The Defence Minister highlighted logistics as a crucial element in national stability, security and capability. 'Be it war, disaster or global pandemic, the nation which keeps its logistics chain strong is the most stable, secure and capable,' he Defence Minister underlined the importance of logistics in economic development, calling it a key pillar that connects every step from pre-production to consumption. He cited the role logistics played during the COVID pandemic, enabling the movement of vaccines, oxygen cylinders, and medical teams during critical said that India has seen unprecedented infrastructure development over the last 11 years, driven by policy reforms and mission-mode projects. This, he added, has improved economic productivity, reduced logistics costs, and enhanced service delivery.'Under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan, seven powerful pillars of development like Railways, Roads, Ports, Waterways, Airports, Mass Transport and Logistics Infrastructure are together giving a strong foundation to India's economy. PM GatiShakti is not just a scheme, but a vision – which is making infrastructure futuristic through cutting-edge technology and data-based planning,' Singh to the National Logistics Policy, he stated that the initiative aims to build an integrated, efficient and cost-effective logistics network. 'The policy aims to bring down the current 13–14% logistics cost to the level of developed countries. This will increase the competitiveness of Indian products in domestic and global markets,' he said. 'Reduction in logistics cost will increase efficiency in all sectors and will boost value addition and enterprise growth.'On Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Singh said, 'GSV, one of the most prestigious study centers in the country in terms of logistics, is not just an educational institution, it is an idea, a mission. It is giving concrete form to the national aspiration of taking India forward in a fast, organised and coordinated manner.'advertisementHe described digitisation, automation, real-time tracking, AI-enabled logistics forecasting, and sustainable freight systems as national necessities, and appreciated the efforts of GSV and its students in these Defence Minister urged students to become problem-solvers. 'For India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047, one of the things we need is smart logistics systems. No country can become developed until goods, services and people move fast and easily in the country,' he Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, established in 2022 as a central university under the Ministry of Railways, is dedicated to creating world-class talent in the logistics and transportation sectors. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT Ashwini Vaishnaw is its first Chancellor. He was present at the event along with Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi and Vice-Chancellor Professor Manoj Choudhary.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi govt working on logistics, warehousing policy to reduce freight congestion, cut logistics costs
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The Delhi government is formulating a Logistics and Warehousing Policy to reduce freight congestion, cut logistics costs, and transform the national capital into a modern logistics hub, aligned with the National Logistics Policy (NLP), according to policy, being formulated by the Delhi government's Department of Industries, focuses on addressing critical infrastructure gaps, regulatory overlaps, and outdated freight systems that have long plagued the city's supply chain Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said in the absence of a comprehensive policy, the national capital was facing multiple problems."The AAP government did not work on a Logistics Policy to decongest the national capital. As a result, the national capital was grappling with problems of congestion, air pollution, and traders also suffered."The policy, we are working on, will make dedicated warehousing hubs and thus lead to decongestion, reduction in air pollution and also come as a huge relief for traders. The policy envisages the establishment of dedicated hubs for warehousing and also promises incentives on land and green initiatives," he told policy, which is in the works, will propose a comprehensive set of interventions, including the development of integrated logistics parks and Urban Consolidation and Logistics Distribution Centres (UCLDCs) along peripheral routes, where freight can be consolidated and final-mile deliveries made via electric or CNG operationalise these ideas, the policy will outline several key action points, which include round-the-clock logistics operations. It will also seek an amendment of laws on the Model Shops and Establishments Act to allow round-the-clock functioning of logistics facilities, particularly for to officials, the department aims to merge trade and establishment licenses to reduce red tape for warehousing and freight businesses through the policy will also propose the creation of designated parking areas with loading bays through public-private partnerships (PPP), supported by real-time digital booking policy is likely to outline the establishment of at least three modern logistics centres on the outskirts of Delhi, each spanning 70-80 hectares, equipped with warehousing, cold chain, and sorting facilities. Feasibility studies, financial modelling, and DPRs (Detailed Project Reports) will guide this development, officials is likely to extend incentives for the adoption of electric vehicles and clean technologies to reduce emissions, in line with Delhi's climate sees daily freight movement of around 10 lakh tonnes and nearly 1.93 lakh vehicles, of which 21 per cent are pass-through traffic. The policy aims to curb traffic snarls and air pollution caused by inefficient freight handling, while improving Delhi's performance in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) consultations for the policy included input from leading industry players, such as Flipkart, Delhivery , Safe Express, Apeejay Global Logistics, and associations representing textiles, construction materials, and agricultural said the draft will soon be opened for public and inter-departmental feedback before being finalised and notified.
The Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- The Wire
IndoSpace expands its footprint in Maharashtra with the launch of 'IndoSpace Chakan V in Pune'
MUMBAI, India, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IndoSpace, India's fully integrated supply chain infrastructure services platform has announced the launch of 'IndoSpace Chakan V', its largest industrial park in India. Spanning 188 acres and backed by an investment of USD 120 million, this development is the eighth Industrial and Logistics Park of IndoSpace in the region. IndoSpace currently has an existing footprint of 525 acres in Pune region. Located within MIDC Chakan and strategically positioned along key national and state highways, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Pune-Nashik Highway, Pune-Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Highway, and the Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the park will offer connectivity to industrial hubs across western India. Rail infrastructure further strengthens site accessibility, making it a viable option for manufacturers and logistics operators looking for proximity to consumption centres and ports. Pune's industrial and logistics market, including the Chakan–Talegaon corridor, achieved 6.7 million sq. Ft absorption in 2024. IndoSpace Chakan V will support ongoing demand from industries such as automotive, engineering, electronics, and third-party logistics. "Chakan has cemented its role as a high-demand manufacturing hub, driven by its strong connectivity and industrial ecosystem," said Anshuman Singh, Managing Director & CEO, IndoSpace. "With IndoSpace Chakan V, we are strengthening our ability to support the evolving requirements of India's industrial growth and logistics transformation. This park reinforces our long-term commitment to enabling India's next phase of infrastructure-led economic expansion." IndoSpace Chakan V in Pune is designed with state-of-the-art smart infrastructure and sustainability-driven solutions. The park will offer flexible built-to-suit (BTS) options, catering to the evolving needs of diverse industries. It incorporates low-carbon materials, energy-efficient LED lighting, and advanced digital smart park technology with RFID sensors. The park also offers emission-free electric bikes for intra-park mobility, an auto-repair centre, childcare facilities, and dedicated sports zones. ABOUT INDOSPACE IndoSpace is India's fully integrated supply chain infrastructure services platform. With over 60 million square feet of infrastructure across 50 strategically located hubs since its inception in 2007, IndoSpace powers over 150 industry leaders across Manufacturing, Electronics, 3PL, E-Commerce, Retail, and Automotive sectors. Aligned with the vision of PM Gati Shakti, the National Logistics Policy (NLP), and Make in India, IndoSpace is contributing to India's supply chain industry by delivering scalable, and sustainable infrastructure services that enhance efficiency and accelerate manufacturing growth. By seamlessly integrating technology, sustainability, and operational efficiency, IndoSpace is shaping logistics ecosystems, solidifying its role as an enabler in India's growth narrative. Source: • Year End 2024 Pune Industrial & Logistics Market Watch by Savills Logo: (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). This is an auto-published feed from PTI with no editorial input from The Wire.
Business Standard
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IndoSpace expands its footprint in Maharashtra with the launch of 'IndoSpace Chakan V in Pune'
PRNewswire Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 24: IndoSpace, India's fully integrated supply chain infrastructure services platform has announced the launch of 'IndoSpace Chakan V', its largest industrial park in India. Spanning 188 acres and backed by an investment of USD 120 million, this development is the eighth Industrial and Logistics Park of IndoSpace in the region. IndoSpace currently has an existing footprint of 525 acres in Pune region. Located within MIDC Chakan and strategically positioned along key national and state highways, including the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Pune-Nashik Highway, Pune-Ahmednagar-Aurangabad Highway, and the Bengaluru-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the park will offer connectivity to industrial hubs across western India. Rail infrastructure further strengthens site accessibility, making it a viable option for manufacturers and logistics operators looking for proximity to consumption centres and ports. Pune's industrial and logistics market, including the Chakan-Talegaon corridor, achieved 6.7 million sq. Ft absorption in 2024. IndoSpace Chakan V will support ongoing demand from industries such as automotive, engineering, electronics, and third-party logistics. "Chakan has cemented its role as a high-demand manufacturing hub, driven by its strong connectivity and industrial ecosystem," said Anshuman Singh, Managing Director & CEO, IndoSpace. "With IndoSpace Chakan V, we are strengthening our ability to support the evolving requirements of India's industrial growth and logistics transformation. This park reinforces our long-term commitment to enabling India's next phase of infrastructure-led economic expansion." IndoSpace Chakan V in Pune is designed with state-of-the-art smart infrastructure and sustainability-driven solutions. The park will offer flexible built-to-suit (BTS) options, catering to the evolving needs of diverse industries. It incorporates low-carbon materials, energy-efficient LED lighting, and advanced digital smart park technology with RFID sensors. The park also offers emission-free electric bikes for intra-park mobility, an auto-repair centre, childcare facilities, and dedicated sports zones. ABOUT INDOSPACE IndoSpace is India's fully integrated supply chain infrastructure services platform. With over 60 million square feet of infrastructure across 50+ strategically located hubs since its inception in 2007, IndoSpace powers over 150+ industry leaders across Manufacturing, Electronics, 3PL, E-Commerce, Retail, and Automotive sectors. Aligned with the vision of PM Gati Shakti, the National Logistics Policy (NLP), and Make in India, IndoSpace is contributing to India's supply chain industry by delivering scalable, and sustainable infrastructure services that enhance efficiency and accelerate manufacturing growth. By seamlessly integrating technology, sustainability, and operational efficiency, IndoSpace is shaping logistics ecosystems, solidifying its role as an enabler in India's growth narrative.
News18
6 days ago
- Business
- News18
Modi's Maritime Revolution: Redefining India's Economic, Climate And Strategic Future
Last Updated: Modi's maritime gambit positions India as an indispensable seafaring power capable of shaping the oceanic order of the 21st century India's 7,500-km coastline has long been an underused asset. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, however, the waterfront has been recast as a fulcrum for national power. Data reveals a sector in unprecedented expansion: cargo-handling capacity has surged by 87.6 per cent under the NDA government, rising from 1,399.99 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) in 2013-14 to 2,627 MMTPA in 2022-23. This remarkable growth, however, represents only the foundation of Modi's vision for India as a global maritime powerhouse by 2047. Historically a neglected asset in India, ports are now surging upwards. Major ports now handle 855 million tonnes of cargo annually, a 4.3 per cent increase from the previous year, while achieving a 48 per cent improvement in average turnaround time, from 96 hours in 2014-15 to 49.5 hours in 2024-25. These efficiency gains position Indian ports ahead of developed economies, with container dwell times averaging just 2.6 days compared to 6-7 days at major US ports. Closing the Gap Modi's maritime transformation has fundamentally altered India's position in global logistics rankings. The World Bank's Logistics Performance Index reflects this progress, with India rising from 54th position in 2014 to 38th in 2023. More significantly, nine Indian ports now feature among the world's top 100, with Visakhapatnam Port ranking 19th globally for container performance. Whilst India's logistics costs have fallen to 10 per cent of GDP—targeting single-digit levels by year-end—China's equivalent figure remains at 14.4 per cent. Union minister Nitin Gadkari emphasised the impact: 'Turnaround times at ports are down by 45 per cent, and transport costs have dropped by 25 per cent". The National Logistics Policy, launched in September 2022, provides the strategic framework for this transformation. Through its four pillars: digital integration, Unified Logistics Interface Platform, ease of logistics, and system improvement, the policy coordinates logistics development across 16 ministries. The PM Gati Shakti Master Plan complements this approach, utilising GIS-enabled digital platforms to ensure coherent multimodal infrastructure development. These initiatives have already reduced port dwell times from 3.4 days in 2018 to 2.6 days in 2023, delivering benefits to exporters and importers nationwide. Sagarmala and Beyond The Sagarmala Programme, launched by Modi in March 2015, represents the cornerstone of India's maritime transformation. This flagship initiative encompasses 839 projects worth Rs 5.79 lakh crore, of which 272 projects valued at Rs 1.41 lakh crore have been completed. The programme's impact extends beyond physical infrastructure: it has generated 118 per cent growth in coastal shipping over the past decade and achieved a remarkable 700 per cent surge in inland waterway cargo movement. Under Sagarmala's modernisation pillar, 103 completed projects have added 528 million metric tonnes per annum of port capacity. The programme's connectivity dimension has been equally transformative, with 94 projects costing Rs 58,073 crore adding 8,400 kilometres of road and rail networks connecting ports to consumption centres. This infrastructure expansion directly addresses India's long-standing challenge of last-mile connectivity, ensuring that port efficiency gains are translated into broader logistical improvements. The Major Port Authorities Act, 2021, grants port authorities greater tariff autonomy, facilitating private sector engagement. Recent parliamentary approvals include the Bills of Lading Act 2025, replacing 169-year-old colonial legislation with modern, internationally aligned frameworks. The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, further consolidates port governance, establishing Maritime State Development Councils and empowering State Maritime Boards for comprehensive sector oversight. The private sector has responded enthusiastically to these reforms. Investment in public-private partnership projects at major ports has increased threefold, from Rs 1,329 crore in FY 2022-23 to Rs 3,986 crore in FY 2024-25. Modi's maritime vision explicitly links port development with employment generation and technological advancement. Sagarmala-linked industrial and logistics clusters are projected to create 10 million positions, including four million direct roles by 2025. The Skill Development Programme under the DDU-GKY framework has already trained over 20,000 coastal youth across twenty districts, demonstrating the government's commitment to inclusive maritime growth. The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding at Visakhapatnam and Mumbai exemplifies this approach, training 10,500 technicians annually in mechatronics, simulation, and robotics for shipyards. These institutions ensure that India's maritime expansion rests on a foundation of skilled human capital capable of operating and maintaining advanced port technologies. The government's broader skilling initiative aims to train 50,000 youth from the Northeast in maritime skills over the next decade, with dedicated centres in Guwahati and Dibrugarh leading this effort. On the technological front, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform represents perhaps the most ambitious technological initiative, integrating datasets from 16 ministries into a single digital ecosystem. It enables seamless cargo release processes and real-time tracking across multimodal transport networks. The National Logistics Portal, launched in January 2023, provides one-stop access to all logistics services, reducing bureaucratic friction and improving transparency for businesses of all sizes. Sustainability and Climate Leadership Modi's maritime agenda explicitly positions ports as leaders in India's climate transition. Three major ports, Kandla, Paradip, and VO Chidambaranar, are being developed as green hydrogen hubs under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. This Rs 1.5 lakh crore initiative aims to produce five million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030, positioning India as a global leader in clean fuel exports. Kandla Port will become India's first operational green hydrogen facility by July 2025, with a 1-megawatt electrolyser producing 18 kg of hydrogen per hour. The facility will scale to 10 megawatts, generating 80-90 tonnes annually whilst serving as a model for similar developments across India's port network. These hydrogen hubs leverage India's renewable energy capacity, currently 223 gigawatts, including 108 GW from solar and 51 GW from wind, to create export-oriented clean fuel industries. Major ports have committed to sourcing 60 per cent of their electricity from renewables by 2030 and reducing carbon emissions per tonne of cargo by 30 per cent over the same period. Jawaharlal Nehru Port's 30-megawatt rooftop solar installation already produces 45 GWh annually, offsetting 32,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and demonstrating the practical feasibility of port-based renewable energy. Maritime Power Projection Apart from all the good it does for the economy and the environment, major ports are the epitome of maritime power projection. China, Russia, the UK, and the United States all possess advanced major ports. Modi's maritime strategy also explicitly recognises ports as instruments of geopolitical influence and national security. The transformation of India's SAGAR doctrine into MAHASAGAR reflects this evolution, positioning India as the Indian Ocean's primary security provider whilst expanding cooperation mechanisms with regional partners. The Indian Navy's 17 interventions during Red Sea disruptions since December 2023 demonstrate India's operational capability to protect maritime trade routes crucial to global commerce. Container sovereignty remains a critical vulnerability in India's maritime strategy. Current domestic production of 10,000-30,000 containers annually pales beside China's 2.5-3 million, leaving Indian exporters vulnerable to supply shocks and price manipulation. Modi's government is addressing this through proposed production-linked incentives targeting 500,000 TEUs of domestic capacity by 2028, reducing strategic dependence whilst building indigenous manufacturing capabilities. Modi's maritime transformation carries profound implications for India's broader strategic positioning. The Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047 envisages Rs 75-80 lakh crore in sectoral investment, targeting 10,000 MMTPA of port capacity and positioning India among the world's top five shipbuilding nations. International recognition of India's maritime progress validates Modi's strategic vision. The country's re-election to the International Maritime Organisation Council with the highest tally reflects global confidence in India's maritime leadership. top videos View all The challenges remain formidable. Container supply vulnerabilities, chokepoint exposure, and the complex geopolitics of corridor development require sustained attention and adaptive strategies. If India sustains this trajectory, the numbers generated at today's ports will translate into tomorrow's diplomatic leverage on the global stage. Modi's maritime gambit positions India as an indispensable seafaring power capable of shaping the oceanic order of the 21st century. The transformation of India's coastline represents, ultimately, the anchoring of India's broader global ascent in the strategic realities of maritime dominance. About the Author Sohil Sinha Sohil Sinha is a Sub Editor at News18. He writes on foreign affairs, geopolitics along with domestic policy and infrastructure projects. tags : Indian ports pm narendra modi Sagarmala United states view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 23, 2025, 10:25 IST News opinion Opinion | Modi's Maritime Revolution: Redefining India's Economic, Climate And Strategic Future Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. 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