Gateway Distriparks Expands into Central India with ₹150 Crore ICD Near Indore

Summary

Gateway Distriparks Limited has acquired about 25 acres near the Pithampur industrial area to build an Inland Container Depot (ICD) close to Indore, marking the company’s strategic entry into Central India. The project has received in-principle approval from Indian Railways and will include two rail sidings and integrated logistics infrastructure. With an estimated investment of ₹150 crore and a planned annual capacity of around 120,000 TEUs, the ICD aims to strengthen rail-based multimodal connectivity for EXIM and domestic cargo and to serve the region’s manufacturing clusters in Madhya Pradesh.

The new facility is expected to shift more container movement from road to rail, reduce transit times and trucking dependence, ease pressure on gateway ports, and improve first-mile connectivity for industries in the Pithampur belt (automotive, engineering, pharma and general manufacturing). It also aligns with national efforts to increase rail-led freight movement and boost containerisation for efficiency and sustainability.

Key Points

Gateway Distriparks has acquired ~25 acres near Pithampur (Indore) to develop an ICD with in-principle Indian Railways approval.
Planned investment: approximately ₹150 crore; planned capacity: ~120,000 TEUs per year.
Facility will include two rail sidings and integrated logistics infrastructure to support EXIM and domestic cargo.
Proximity to Pithampur industrial belt should improve first-mile evacuation for automotive, engineering, pharmaceutical and other manufacturers.
Project supports a national push for rail-led freight, higher containerisation and reduced road freight intensity — improving predictability and lowering logistics costs.

Why should I read this?

If you move goods in or out of Central India, this matters — big time. Gateway’s ICD could shave transit time, cut trucking headaches and lower costs for exporters and local manufacturers. Short version: less road hassle, more rail predictability. Worth a quick read if you care about supply-chain efficiency or industrial logistics in Madhya Pradesh.