The state govt is preparing a comprehensive logistics plan for all major cities to further streamline services and improve traffic management. With the Gujarat Infrastructure Development Board acting as the nodal agency, logistics master plans are being drawn up for eight major cities – Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar and Junagadh – aligned with the Gujarat State Integrated Logistics & Logistics Parks Policy, 2021, the State Integrated Logistics Master Plan and the PM Gati Shakti Gujarat-Integrated Master Plan, official sources said.
The master plans to envisage dedicated logistics zones, optimised delivery systems and stakeholder coordination. “The initiative is progressing towards finalising the logistics master plan for the state, including project proposals,” sources said. The master plans for the cities will include efficient urban freight corridors and dedicated logistics zones. “Each city’s plan will contain a detailed mapping of existing freight routes, identification of congestion points and solutions for streamlined goods movement. The plans will incorporate contemporary warehouse facilities and multi-modal transport hubs to facilitate seamless cargo transfer,” the sources said.
Real-time tracking systems, automated traffic management and other tech-based solutions will be part of the master plans. “The govt is advocating sustainable practices, promoting electric vehicles for cargo transport and establishing green corridors,” officials said.
“Port cities like Bhavnagar and Jamnagar will have specialised provisions for maritime cargo, while industrial hubs like Ahmedabad and Vadodara will focus on manufacturing sector requirements,” sources said, adding that infrastructure development will include proposals for new ring roads, bypass routes and dedicated freight corridors.
Officials said the city logistics master plans will be harmonised with state and national logistics policies. “Local authorities will collaborate with industry experts to finalise implementation strategies, incorporating both immediate solutions and long-term sustainable projects,” sources said.