The much-anticipated Sindi Multimodal Logistics Park, spearheaded by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, is slated to commence operations in the New Year, with plans to facilitate exports to Bangladesh using cost-efficient riverine routes. DeltaCorp, the project developer in partnership with Maharashtra Multimodal Logistics Park Limited (MMLPM), has reportedly sought approval to begin operations ahead of the scheduled commercial operation date (COD), leveraging existing infrastructure.
The facility, commonly known as the Sindi dry port, aims to transform logistics by utilising a rail-to-river transport model. Goods will be transported by rail to Haldia, West Bengal, and subsequently shipped to Bangladesh via river vessels, reducing transit times and costs. Key exports include cotton from Vidarbha, along with items like transmission towers, automobile parts, tractors, and perishable goods such as oranges and onions.
Plans are also underway to use the Sindi facility as a domestic logistics hub, with a focus on deploying car carriers for automobile transport. The park’s central location makes it ideal for streamlined distribution across the country.
Industry stakeholders like Shiv Kumar Rao, former president of the Vidarbha Economic Development (VED) Council, and logistics businessman Pyare Khan highlight the transformative potential of the facility for both regional and international trade. The inauguration of the dry port in December last year marked the culmination of efforts to position Vidarbha as a pivotal logistics node.
With trade with Bangladesh resuming, the Sindi Multimodal Logistics Park is poised to play a vital role in enhancing exports, streamlining domestic logistics, and bolstering the regional economy.
Source: TOI
