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Sagarmala in Motion: 272 Road & Rail Projects Drive India’s Port-Led Development

India’s ambitious Sagarmala Programme continues to gain momentum with 272 critical road and rail connectivity projects underway, Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.
These projects, spanning implementation by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of Railways, major ports, and private sector players, form the backbone of India’s drive toward port-led infrastructure growth.

Project Progress Snapshot:

  • Total projects: 272
  • Completed: 74
  • Under implementation: 67
  • Under development: 131
A National Sagarmala Apex Committee leads the charge on policy direction and inter-agency coordination. Parallelly, Maritime States Development Council (MSDC) meetings are fostering alignment across central and state bodies.

Investment & Mode of Execution:

  • 839 total Sagarmala projects identified 272
  • Estimated value: ₹5.79 lakh crore (~₹5.8 trillion)
  • Of these,
  • 119 projects worth ₹2.42 lakh crore are being executed in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode
  • Remaining projects are under government-funded EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) mode
  • Governance & Tech-Driven Transformation:
  • To ensure faster rollouts and transparency:
  • The Sagarmala Funding Guidelines have been revised for better financial oversight and efficiency.
  • An MoU has been signed with C-DAC to establish a Digital Centre of Excellence (DCoE), focused on digital transformation in ports and shipping.
  • Digital Advancements:
  • Launch of SAGAR SETU – a digital platform to:
  • Enhance EXIM service efficiency
  • Reduce vessel and cargo documentation time
  • Promote paperless trade and ease of doing business
  • Introduction of a standardised Scale of Rates (SOR):
  • Ensures uniformity in service definitions
  • Provides transparent port tariff structures
This update reflects India’s commitment to modernizing its maritime logistics ecosystem through a combination of infrastructure development, policy reforms, and technology integration. Stay tuned for more insights as we track progress across the Sagarmala corridor.
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Industrial & Warehousing Space Leasing Soars 63% in H1 2025 — Sets New Record: CBRE

India’s industrial and warehousing sector is on a tear — leasing activity hit an all-time high of 27.1 million sq. ft. in the first half of 2025, marking a 63% year-on-year surge, according to CBRE’s latest report. This explosive growth reflects the booming demand from 3PL providers and e-commerce giants, who are rapidly scaling operations to meet rising consumer expectations and enhance supply chain efficiency.

Key Highlights:

  • Record Leasing Volume:
  • 27.1 million sq. ft. leased across 8 major Indian cities in H1 2025 — highest ever recorded.
  • Demand Drivers:
  • Third-Party Logistics (3PL): Accounted for 32% of leasing.
  • E-commerce Players: Took up 25%, underscoring digital retail’s supply chain expansion.
  • Top Performing Markets:
  • Delhi-NCR led with 7.3 million sq. ft. leased.
  • Bengaluru: 4 million sq. ft.
  • Hyderabad: 3.6 million sq. ft.
  • Kolkata: 3.3 million sq. ft.
  • Other active markets: Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, and Ahmedabad.
  • Supply Additions:
  • 16.7 million sq. ft. of new warehousing space added.
    Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai contributed 57% of the new supply.
  • What’s Driving the Trend?
  • Rising consumer expectations.
  • Supply chain digitisation and consolidation.
  • Shift toward premium, tech-enabled, and sustainable facilities.
  • Growing warehousing demand in tier-II cities.
  • Outlook for H2 2025:
  • CBRE forecasts continued leasing momentum, driven by 3PL, e-commerce, and retail sectors.
Insight: The logistics landscape in India is undergoing a structural transformation — with warehousing demand expanding both in scale and geography. For businesses, this is the time to rethink location strategies, adopt automation, and invest in scalable infrastructure.
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Gujarat Nears Completion of Logistics Master Plans for 8 Key Cities

The Gujarat government is close to finalizing comprehensive logistics master plans for eight major cities and the entire state, a major step toward streamlining industrial transportation needs.
State Industries Minister Balvantsinh Rajput reviewed progress in a recent meeting held in Gandhinagar, where the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board (GIDB) presented updates on ongoing infrastructure initiatives.

Key Highlights:

  • Cities Covered: Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, and Junagadh.
  • Statewide Logistics Plan: Nearing finalization to align with industrial demands.
  • Project Worth: Infrastructure initiatives valued at ₹500+ crore under review.
  • Nodal Role: GIDB serves as the state's key agency under the Project Monitoring Group (PMG) framework to ensure project execution.
  • Tech Push: Development of a Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) database directed.
  • National Ranking Focus: Emphasis on improving Gujarat’s standing in the LEADS (Logistics Ease Across Different States) survey.
  • PM Gati Shakti Integration: Updates shared on its implementation across Gujarat.
Minister Rajput urged officials to accelerate progress, especially in aligning these initiatives with the broader goal of lowering logistics costs and enhancing ease of doing business in Gujarat.
GIDB CEO P Swaroop also briefed on the development of Special Investment Regions (SIRs) and other strategic projects under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan.
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India’s Industrial & Warehousing Demand Hits Record High in H1 2025

India’s industrial and warehousing sector witnessed unprecedented growth in the first half of 2025, with leasing activity touching 20 million sq ft — a 33% year-on-year increase, according to a new report by Colliers India.

The surge is being driven by strong demand across sectors like Third-Party Logistics (3PL), e-commerce, automobiles, and engineering, particularly in top metro cities.

Key Highlights:

  • Record-breaking demand:
  • H1 2025 witnessed 20 million sq ft of industrial and warehousing leasing across India’s top 8 cities — a 33% increase YoY.
  • Delhi-NCR & Chennai lead the pack:
  • Together, these two cities contributed nearly 50% of total leasing activity.
  • Top-performing cities:
  • Delhi-NCR
  • Chennai
  • Mumbai
  • Bengaluru
(Each recorded over 2 million sq ft of demand)
  • 3PL dominance:
  • Third-party logistics players contributed to 32% of total leasing, continuing to be the sector's growth engine.
  • Sector-wise traction:
  • 3PL: ~6.5 mn sq ft
  • Engineering, e-commerce, and automobile: Each contributed 2–4 mn sq ft
  • Retail sector also showed significant interest
  • Micro-market hotspots:
  • Bhiwandi (Mumbai): 3.1 mn sq ft
  • Oragadam (Chennai): 1.5 mn sq ft
  • Retail sector also showed significant interest
  • Q2 2025 – The strongest yet:
The second quarter alone saw 11 million sq ft of leasing — the highest quarterly absorption in recent years, marking a 52% YoY growth.
“While 3PL players continue to lead, engineering, e-commerce, and automobile segments are steadily gaining share in Grade A warehousing demand,” — Vimal Nadar, National Director & Head of Research, Colliers India
“The growth trajectory looks solid. We expect robust performance in the upcoming quarters of 2025,” — Vijay Ganesh, MD, Industrial & Logistics Services, Colliers India
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India Commits ₹5,000 Cr ($583M) to Boost Northeast Waterways

In a major push to enhance connectivity and logistics in the Northeast, the Government of India is investing ₹5,000 crore ($583.1 million) to develop inland water transport (IWT) infrastructure in the region. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, announced the initiative, highlighting the Centre’s focused efforts to unlock the region’s trade potential and improve regional integration.

Over the past two years, the Ministry has already initiated projects worth ₹1,000 crore ($116.6 million), of which ₹300 crore ($35 million) worth of work has been completed. The remaining ₹700 crore ($81.6 million) is expected to be completed by 2025.

Key Highlights:

  • Massive ₹5,000 Cr investment to develop Northeast’s waterways sector.
  • ₹1,000 Cr projects already underway; ₹300 Cr completed and ₹700 Cr to be completed by 2025.
  • Permanent cargo terminals planned at:
  • Pandu
  • Jogighopa
  • Dhubri
  • Bogibeel
  • Karimganj
  • Badarpur
  • Infrastructure upgrades include:
  • Year-round fairway dredging
  • Year-round fairway dredging
  • Tourist jetties worth ₹299 Cr ($23.3M)
  • Heritage restoration in Dibrugarh
  • Expansion of IWT in Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura with a focus on water-based tourism.
  • Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR) is being leveraged to:
  • Create new trade corridors
  • Bypass the congested Siliguri Corridor
  • Boost regional trade under the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision
This renewed focus on inland waterways aligns with India’s broader push to modernize multi-modal transport, reduce logistics costs, and strengthen border trade with Bangladesh and Southeast Asia.
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India Plans 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Along Rail Freight Corridors.

In a landmark move to bolster logistics and maritime infrastructure, the Indian government is planning 200 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to be developed along the country’s expanding Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs). This initiative is part of a broader multi-modal push under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan aimed at integrating transport networks, streamlining freight movement, and reducing logistics costs.
In parallel, India is strengthening its maritime ambitions through a strategic partnership with South Korea’s HD Hyundai. Earlier this month, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE) — the intermediate shipbuilding arm of HD Hyundai — signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), India’s largest state-owned shipbuilder.

Key Highlights from the MoU:

  • Joint Shipbuilding Efforts: CSL and HD Hyundai will collaborate on ship design, procurement, and production technologies.
  • Skill Development & Quality: Focus on improving productivity, quality assurance, and workforce training in shipyards.
  • Global Bids: The long-term objective is to jointly bid for international shipbuilding orders by leveraging Korea’s advanced technology and India’s cost-competitive manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Boost to ‘Make in India’ & Blue Economy: This alliance is aligned with India's plan to own 1,000 commercial vessels over the next decade.

Why This Matters for the Logistics Sector:

  • 200 Cargo Terminals will significantly decongest highways, improve first-mile and last-mile connectivity, and enable faster multimodal freight movement.
  • The India-Korea shipbuilding partnership positions India to become a global shipbuilding hub, enhancing the country’s ability to service and build vessels critical to trade.
  • Both developments support India’s larger vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy with world-class infrastructure and a robust blue economy.
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South Central Railway Achieves Record ₹5,219 Crore Revenue in Q1 FY26

South Central Railway (SCR) has posted its highest-ever revenue performance in the first quarter (April–June) of FY 2025–26, marking a major milestone in the Indian Railways’ operational and financial growth.

Q1 Highlights at a Glance:

  • Record revenue of ₹5,219 crore (₹52.19 billion) — up 1.2% from ₹5,156 crore in Q1 FY25.
  • Freight revenue: ₹3,457.33 crore (₹34.57 billion).
  • Passenger revenue: ₹1,485.21 crore (₹14.85 billion), up 2% YoY.
  • Highest-ever freight loading:37.41 million tonnes, a 4% increase over Q1 FY25.
  • Special trains operated: 865 services, ferrying over 11.18 lakh passengers.
  • Additional coaches deployed to ease waitlist pressure across routes.

Freight Drives Growth:

SCR’s freight segment continues to be the powerhouse of its performance. The Zone transported 1.52 million tonnes more cargo than the previous year, pushing the total to a record 37.41 million tonnes in Q1. Growth was seen across commodities including:
  • Coal
  • Iron Ore
  • Cement
  • And other core industrial materials
The Zone is also expanding its freight basket by tapping into new commodities and destinations, contributing to stronger and more diversified logistics capabilities.

Passenger Services Stay Strong:

On the passenger front, SCR strategically responded to demand by:
  • Operating 865 special trains.
  • Adding extra coaches on high-demand routes.
  • Monitoring passenger trends for dynamic service planning.
  • And other core industrial materials

Leadership Speaks:

SCR General Manager Sandeep Mathur applauded the team’s consistent efforts and urged all divisions to maintain momentum to make FY26 a record-breaking year.
“With continued commitment, innovation, and adaptability, South Central Railway is setting new benchmarks in both freight and passenger services.”
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Adani Logistics Launches First-Ever Double Stack Rail Link Between ICD Tumb and ICD Patli

In a landmark move to revolutionize India’s freight transportation ecosystem, Adani Logistics Ltd (ALL) has rolled out its first double stack rake service connecting ICD Tumb (Vapi, Gujarat) with ICD Patli (Haryana). This development is poised to significantly enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and scalability of inland logistics.
“This is not just about moving containers; it’s about accelerating India’s supply chain advantage,” said a senior Adani Logistics official.

Why This Matters

  • Double Stack Efficiency: Two layers of containers per train increases cargo capacity per trip, reducing the number of trips needed.
  • Cost-Effective & Faster: Reduces transit time and logistics costs between key industrial and consumption zones.
  • Green Logistics: Cuts carbon emissions by up to 30% per container, supporting India’s decarbonization goals.
  • Strategic Trade Corridor: Connects Vapi, Silvassa, and Daman to Delhi-NCR, Haryana, and Punjab—key industrial and consumption hubs.
  • Road Decongestion: Eases pressure on highways by shifting heavy container volumes to rail.
  • Boosts EXIM Throughput: Strengthens cargo flow through key western ports—Mundra and Hazira.
  • Industry Impact: Especially beneficial for textiles, pharma, electronics, and chemical exporters and manufacturers.
  • National Logistics Vision: Supports India’s goal of reducing logistics costs from 14% to below 10% of GDP.

What This Signals

This launch isn’t just another service—it’s a strategic leap toward building a future-ready multimodal logistics network. With its extensive footprint of ICDs, multimodal parks, and warehouses, Adani Logistics is emerging as a key enabler in India’s transformation into a global supply chain powerhouse.
The Tumb–Patli corridor is expected to become a cornerstone of India’s inland freight architecture, driving competitive advantage for businesses across the value chain.
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CONCOR Achieves Major Milestone in Agri Logistics from North-East India

In a breakthrough for cold chain logistics in India’s North-East, Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) has successfully flagged off its first-ever Ice Battery Truck movement from Bakakhat, Kaziranga (Assam) to Ahmednagar, Maharashtra — covering a distance of 2,700 km.
The initiative is seen as a big leap toward boosting farm-to-market connectivity for perishable goods and enhancing the export potential of agri products from the region.

Key Highlights:

  • First Ice Battery Truck deployment by CONCOR in North-East India.
  • Carried turmeric for IVC Agrovet Pvt Ltd, maintaining precise temperature control throughout the journey.
  • Operated in collaboration with APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority).
  • Reinforces CONCOR's commitment to cold chain expansion and agri-logistics innovation in the region.
  • Marks a new era for sustainable cold chain transport, reducing dependency on diesel-based refrigeration.
  • Supports India’s agri-export ambitions, especially for high-value produce from the North-East.
This landmark move showcases CONCOR’s capability to integrate advanced logistics technology with India’s unique agricultural supply chains — paving the way for more efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable cold chain infrastructure.
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India Rises to 3rd Spot in Global Shipbuilding for European Short Sea Trade!

In a proud moment for the Indian maritime sector, India has officially secured the 3rd rank in building general dry cargo vessels for the European short sea trade market, according to private data shared by Union Minister of Ports & Shipping, Sarbananda Sonowal.

He credited this leap to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visionary “Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047”, which is pushing India towards global shipbuilding leadership.

Key Highlights: India’s Maritime Surge

  • India now ranks 3rd globally in general dry cargo vessel construction for the European short sea trade.
  • This achievement is part of the broader framework under Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 — India’s roadmap for maritime supremacy.

Progress So Far Under Maritime India Vision 2030:

  • Major Port Capacity increased to 1630 MMTPA in FY24 (up from 1598 MMTPA in FY22).
  • Vessel Turnaround Time reduced to 48 hours in FY24 (from 53 hours in FY22).
  • Ship Berth Day Output improved to 18,900 MT/day in FY24 (up from 16,000 MT/day in FY22).
  • Capital Expenditure surged by 37% to ₹7,571 crore in FY24 (from ₹5,527 crore in FY22).
  • Gross Budgetary Support increased by 54% to ₹1,687 crore in FY24.
  • 75 major port development projects awarded over 3 years — boosting capacity, efficiency, and global competitiveness.

Why This Matters:

  • Positions India as a trusted shipbuilding partner for Europe.
  • Reinforces India’s "Make in India, Make for the World" manufacturing strategy.
  • Strengthens India’s role in global maritime trade and logistics supply chains.
  • Opens doors for increased FDI in shipping, port infrastructure, and logistics tech.

The Road Ahead: Maritime India Vision 2030 Themes

  • Port Infrastructure Modernization
  • Coastal & Inland Waterways Development
  • Boosting Indian Shipbuilding Capacity
  • Logistics Efficiency Enhancement
  • Sustainability and Green Shipping
  • Technology & Policy Innovation
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