Gujarat Rolls Out Long-Term Logistics Master Plan with ₹1.80 Lakh Crore Investment Shelf
Summary
The Gujarat government has launched a State Integrated Logistics Master Plan (ILMP) and City Logistics Plans (CLPs) for Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Junagadh, unveiled at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conclave. The long-term programme features a project pipeline of over ₹1.80 lakh crore extending through 2047 and sets a multimodal framework across road, rail, air and sea to cut transport costs, boost supply‑chain efficiency and support manufacturing, MSMEs, exports and e‑commerce. City plans target urban freight issues such as congestion, last‑mile connectivity and low‑emission movement. The strategy prioritises logistics parks, multimodal hubs, improved port and industrial corridor links and the use of digital planning tools to attract investment and create jobs.
Key Points
- State ILMP plus tailored City Logistics Plans for Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar and Junagadh.
- Project pipeline exceeds ₹1.80 lakh crore, with horizon through 2047.
- Multimodal approach — road, rail, air and sea — to lower costs and speed up supply chains.
- City-level measures to ease congestion, strengthen last‑mile links and promote low‑emission freight.
- Focus on logistics parks, multimodal hubs, port–corridor connectivity and digital planning to boost investor appeal.
Why should I read this?
Short answer: Gujarat has put decades of logistics planning on the table and a huge investment pipeline. If you work in manufacturing, ports, warehousing, freight or infrastructure investment — this is where projects, land demand and policy support are likely to appear over the next 20 years. Quick skim now means you won’t be scrambling later.
Context and relevance
The ILMP aligns with national reforms and PM Gati Shakti, reinforcing Gujarat’s status as a manufacturing and export hub. For industry it promises lower logistics costs and better connectivity; for cities it targets urban freight pain points that matter as e‑commerce and MSME exports expand. The plan is likely to reshape regional project pipelines, land use and investment flows.
Author style
Punchy: this is a strategic, investor‑focused move from a state already strong on logistics. Read the full detail if you need to track project pipelines, land opportunities or regional supply‑chain shifts — it’s a roadmap, not just rhetoric.