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Gati Shakti & the Digital Freight Future: How Logistics Startups Can Fuel India’s $160B Vision

August 01, 2025 2 min read
author Anamika Mishra, Sub Editor
India’s logistics sector is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the government’s flagship initiatives PM Gati Shakti and National Logistics Policy aimed at reducing logistics costs from 13-14% of GDP to a more competitive 8-9%. At the core of this shift is the rapid digitization of supply chain and freight forwarding operations, supported by a wave of tech-driven logistics startups. The government’s push is part of a broader strategy to built a $160 billion logistics economy, crucial for strengthening international trade and supply chain efficiency.  Launched in 2021, PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan is a groundbreaking digital platform integrating infrastructure planning across 43 ministries. The system leverages GIS mapping to synchronize development of roads, railways, ports, airports and logistics hubs, expediting

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