Development of Multi Modal Logistics Parks (MMLPs)

As per CCEA approval, MoRT&H has mandated NHLML to develop 35 MMLPs, wherever feasible, on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. Key activities being undertaken for development of MMLPs are presented below.

1. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Nagpur.
   Nagpur, being centrally located in the country and almost equidistant from most of the major economic centers of India and well connected through road and rail, provides location advantages for establishing industries, warehouses and associated facilities to link to ports.
   The Feasibility cum DPR study is completed. The MMLP is planned with an area of 230 acres, located in Wardha, District-Sindhi. The MMLP is accessible via NH-353I which connects NH-361 on the north & also connects Maha Samruddhi Mahamarg (MSMM) Highway. The MMLP is connected with Sindi Railway Station through rail siding.
   MoU signed with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) on 22nd October 2021.
   




2. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Chennai
   Chennai serves as a gateway for domestic and international trade and is nodal point for supply chain & logistics in the South. It has two major ports in close proximity.
   The Feasibility cum DPR study is completed. The MMLP is planned with an area of 159 acres, located in Mappedu, District-Thiruvallur. The MMLP is accessible via SH-50B. The MMLP will be connected with Kadambattur Railway Station through rail siding.
   MoU signed with ChPT (Chennai Port Trust) & Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO) on 12th October 2021.
   




3. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Bangalore
   Bengaluru is ideally located in south India and is well connected to other locations via rail and road networks. The presence of large e-commerce players is expected to boost demand for warehousing and logistics facilities.
   The Feasibility cum DPR study in progress. The MMLP is planned with an area of 400 acres, located in Muddalinganahalli, District-Bengaluru Rural.
   MoU signed with Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) on 8th October 2021.




4. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Indore
   Indore is located at the crossroads of western and central India with very good connectivity and has been the hub of trade and commerce for the western India. It has strong presence of industries such as textiles, iron and steel, chemicals, and machinery, etc.
   The feasibility cum DPR study in progress. The MMLP is planned with an area of ~300 acres, located in Machal, District-Indore. MoU signed on 16th September 2021 with Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (MPIDC).
   




5. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Surat
   MMLP at Surat is planned to be developed as a brownfield facility by expansion / upgradation of existing KRIL cargo handling facility at Hazira to MMLP standards. A presentation was made on the future development plans of the facility by HIPL that has taken over KRIL cargo handling facility from KRIBCHO, about salient features of the facility, cargo volume and commodities handled and expansion plans. HIPL indicated keen interest in upgrading the facilities to MMLP standards.




6. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Mumbai
   Mumbai is the financial center, economic powerhouse, and industrial hub of India. It has very good connectivity through two major ports located in the city and has presence of various industries such as automotive parts, textiles, pharmaceuticals etc.
   The feasibility cum DPR study in progress.




7. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Hyderabad and Coimbatore
   Hyderabad is a gateway to south central India. It scores high as a logistics destination as it provides excellent connectivity to large markets in southern and western India and has established clusters of textiles, as well as an important center for the pharmaceutical industry.
   The feasibility cum DPR study in progress. MoU signed on 9th August 2021 with Telangana State Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TSIIC).
   Coimbatore, the second largest city in Tamil Nadu, is a major hub for textiles, industries, commerce, healthcare and manufacturing. The city has four SEZs and many more in pipeline.
   The feasibility cum DPR study in progress.




8. Multi Modal Logistics Parks at Pune
   Pune is emerging as the industrial hub in Maharashtra. It is a strategic industrial and warehousing location with strong presence of the automobiles/auto components, aerospace, heavy engineering, retails, gems & jewelry, food processing and pharmaceuticals.
   The feasibility cum DPR study in progress.

In addition to the above, development of MMLPs are also being undertaken at following locations: