The Indian government is focusing on sustainable logistics to drive economic growth while protecting the environment. Key initiatives are leveraging technologies like digitalization and automation to promote a sustainable logistics industry. A comprehensive national plan aims to enhance industrial productivity and support green logistics and clean energy goals through multi-modal connectivity across highways, railways, ports, airports, logistics infrastructure, and inland waterways. This initiative facilitates sustainable economic activities and aims for a resilient logistics ecosystem.
The National Logistics Policy, introduced in 2022, is designed to modernize logistics through digital technology. Various platforms have been developed for digital tracking and monitoring of logistics movements. The policy promotes a cost-efficient, resilient, and sustainable logistics ecosystem with a focus on major sectors like coal, cement, fertilizer, steel, and pharma. A recently launched logistics plan aims for a strategic shift towards a railway-based system, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 100,000 tonnes annually and cutting down the average turnaround time of wagons nationwide by 10%.
To capitalize on the environmental benefits of railways, the government aims to increase the railway’s freight share from the current 35-36% to 45% by 2030. National plans and programs aim to enhance rail and port-based cargo, promoting cleaner freight movement. New policies further support this growth.
A Freight Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculator has been developed to compare transportation costs and GHG emissions across various transport modes, fostering sustainability awareness. A new concept of “Rail Green Points” for freight customers details expected carbon emission savings.
An E-Handbook on Warehousing Standards has been launched to optimize warehouse space utilization and promote sustainability. This handbook provides guidelines for infrastructure improvement, cost reduction, and adoption of global best practices. Digital platforms facilitate data-driven decision-making. These platforms integrate data from various systems across multiple ministries, providing extensive data fields for stakeholder use.
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