Abstract The logistics sector in India is evolving rapidly and growth is dominated by changing tax structure and rising investments in infrastructure and technology. Whilst the majority market share in the logistics market is held by land (road and rail) transport, waterways and air cargo are also crucial for international trade. This chapter provides an overview of the logistics market in India and describes the factors that drive the growth and challenges faced by the industry. It provides a brief overview of road freight transport, rail freight transport, air cargo transport and ocean freight transport and the challenges faced in the Indian logistics market. The growth factors outlining the impact of policy decisions and the various future investment opportunities available are discussed. The chapter also presents key strategies to create a sustainable integrated logistics network.


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    Title :

    Indian Logistics Industry: Towards Creating a Sustainable Integrated Logistics Network


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    Publication date :

    2018-01-01


    Size :

    19 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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