Telangana, a land-locked state, is set to establish dry port facilities aimed at enhancing logistics services for its burgeoning industries. A dry port functions as an inland terminal, providing crucial rail or road connectivity to seaports and serving as a trans-shipping hub for maritime cargo. This setup allows exporters to complete all customs formalities at the dry port, leading to significant time and cost savings. A senior official from the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) noted, “Logistics has been the backbone of industrial development. The state government is working on developing a dry port in the northern corridor, with the modalities currently being explored in a public-private partnership framework.” The government is also considering additional dry ports to boost exports, as most current shipments from Telangana pass through ports in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The concept of a major dry port in Telangana dates back to July
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