Delhi govt drafts Logistics and Warehousing Policy 2025 to cut congestion, boost freight movement

The Delhi government drafts logistics and warehousing policy to cut congestion and boost trade efficiency which is going to launch soon. The government is exploring dedicated logistics hubs, green freight corridors and technology driven solutions initiatives aimed at easing traffic, cutting emissions and enhancing the ease of doing business, a statement said.  Delhi currently handles 10 lakh tonnes of freight per day through 1.93 lakh vehicles, 21 per cent of which is pass through traffic. The largest share is carried by trucks transporting building materials (4,132 vehicles/day), textiles (3,995), fruits and vegetables (2,569), and food products (2,468). Even pharmaceuticals (559) and automobiles (588) contribute to congestion, the statement added. Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the draft policy proposes relocating warehouses to the city’s periphery and shifting last-mile deliveries to electric and CNG vehicles. These measures would help cut vehicular emissions and reduce congestion at hotspots such as Azadpur, Ghazipur, Naraina and Karol Bagh, he added. The upcoming policy is structured around 16 key action points aimed at overhauling Delhi’s logistics landscape. Among the major initiatives are 24/7 operations for logistics parks through amendments to the Model Shops Act, and digital delivery management to optimise truck movement and reduce peak-hour traffic. Other proposed steps include the creation of designated commercial parking areas with loading bays under the PPP model, and the development of Urban Consolidation and Logistics Distribution Centres (UCLDCs) to consolidate cargo and shift last-mile delivery to clean-fuel vehicles. These