MMLPs are instrumental in enhancing logistics operations and play a pivotal role in boosting growth of SMEs. These hubs provide manufacturers with access to storage, and efficient transportation networks, reducing production lead times and costs, says Aditi Kumar, ED, TVS Industrial & Logistics Parks.
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Tell us about your Grade A MMLPs across India. How are they boosting exports, reducing costs and promoting trade facilitation?
Our upcoming logistics parks projects diversify across southern, eastern and central regions of India in Vizag, Indore, and Cuttack, among others. Our underconstruction Grade A built-to-suit parks aim to provide seamless operation, connectivity, and supply chain efficiency to our clients. Our Vizag Park covers 4 lakh sq. ft. and has a prime location along NH-16 and NH-26 to ensure seamless connectivity. The Indore logistics park, spanning 5.4 lakh sq. ft, offers connectivity via NH-47. It is situated 23 km from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport and 25 km from Indore City.
Under construction within Choudwar Industrial Estate, the Cuttack logistics park covers 3.2 lakh sq. ft. and is located on NH-16. It is 19 km from Cuttack Junction Railway Station and is in the proximity of Biju Patnaik International Airport. MMLPs are instrumental in enhancing logistics operations and play a pivotal role in boosting the growth of SMEs.
By supporting manufacturing clusters, MMLPs create job avenues. These hubs provide manufacturers with seamless access to storage, and transportation networks, reduce production lead times and costs.
How do you assess logistics infrastructure in India, in terms of linkage and efficiency?
India’s logistics infrastructure has improved in recent years, but we still face challenges in connectivity and efficiency. Poor road conditions, congested ports, limited rail connectivity, and a fragmented market continue to slow down movement of goods, leading to higher costs and delays. Despite investments, infra struggles to keep pace with growing demand. While efforts are being made to promote multimodal transp-ort, road transport dominates, limiting the cost-effective movement of volumes by rail or waterways. Addressing these issues through better integration and investment in logistics hubs will be crucial to improve India’s supply chain efficiency. Government initiatives such as PMGS, Bharatmala, and NLP are aiming to enhance multimodal connectivity, reducing logistics costs, and streamlining regulatory processes to create a more efficient and competitive logistics ecosystem.
What are the key gaps in India’s logistics infra that need immediate attention for smoother supply chain ops?
The availability of industrial corridors for logistics park development in India is still limited, leading to fragmented storage facilities and inefficient supply chains. There is a lack of unified information access, which leads to a struggle with inconsistent road regulations for transport goods vehicles. A centralised digital platform providing real-time updates on road access, congestion, entry-exit time and regulatory curbs can enhance planning and reduce transit delays. The sector faces a shortage of skilled workforce, which can be bridged by providing industry-specific programmes and skill development courses to get more trained professionals.
How can India improve warehousing and cold chain infra to meet the demands of e-commerce and agriculture sectors?
To improve India’s warehousing and cold chain infrastructure for e-commerce and agriculture, I believe we need strategic investments in modern cold storage facilities, especially in rural areas.
Integrating IoT sensors and cold chain management software will enable real-time temperature monitoring, reducing spoilage. Renewable energy solutions such as solar power can also enhance efficiency while cutting costs. For instance, we support our client Dairy Day by providing tailored power solutions to optimise their cold storage operations within their cold room facility.
How is the government supporting public-private partnerships under the NLP?
We have benefited from these initiatives by expanding our operations in key regions, aligning with the NLP’s objectives. Securing 20 acres of government land in Indore’s Pithampur Sector 7 from MPIDC enables us to develop a logistics park, strengthening regional connectivity and creating several job opportunities. We are hopeful continued government support through clear policy frameworks, regulatory incentives, and digital integration will promote efficiency and cost reduction in the sector. Through PPPs, the NLP aims to nurture local private sector capabilities, improve competitiveness of local businesses, transfer skills to state-owned enterprises, and optimise public sector value for money in achieving long-term value creation.
How does development of multimodal logistics parks align with the imnitiatives of PMGS and NLP?
The development of multimodal logistics parks aligns perfectly with the goals of PMGS and NLP by enabling seamless integration of multiple transportation modes within a single hub. With MMLPs, we can leverage multimodal linkage—rail, road, water and air transport—to ensure the smooth transfer of goods, which is the PMGS’ key objective. By streamlining logistics ops, bringing together warehousing facilities, customs clearance and cargo handling, we can minimise transit times.
This approach helps reduce overall logistics costs, aligning with the NLP’s focus on improving efficiency. Their strategic location in economic zones allows us to optimise supply chain connectivity, ensuring faster movement of goods to markets and production hubs.
With advanced digital integration, we can enhance transparency and operational efficiency, supporting the policy’s push for digitisation. By consolidating cargo handling in one place, we contribute to reducing congestion on roads and highways, making logistics network more sustainable and cost-effective.
How do you anticipate the logistics industry to adapt to evolving trends such as automation, digitisation, and sustainability?
The logistics sector is evolving and is projected to generate revenue of US$ 545.6 million by 2030. With advancements in automation, digitisation, and sustainability, we are adapting to these transformative changes. Technologies such as like AI, robotics, and IoT streamline operations, minimise manual effort and enhance efficiency.
Digitisation utilises data-driven solutions such as blockchain and cloud computing to improve supply chain transparency, optimise route planning, and enable real-time tracking. These innovations are revolutionising logistics by reducing costs, increasing speed, and ensuring sustainable growth. Despite challenges such as high costs and skill gaps, government support is accelerating adoption of automation, digital technologies, and sustainable practices in the logistics sector.
Across our sites, we integrate eco-friendly measures such as rainwater harvesting, solar panel roofing, and advanced waste management systems. These efforts contribute to our sustainability achievements, including 1,126 million litres of water saved annually, 14 million units of energy conserved each year, and 10,000 tonnes of carbon savings.
With 8,000 trees planted and 30 per cent of our clients from the sustainability sector, we continue to drive green solutions in industrial and logistics infrastructure. By integrating such initiatives, we enhance efficiency, transparency, and resilience across the supply chain, making India’s logistics sector competitive and future-ready, while ensuring a greener tomorrow.
