Publication Logistics Navigator

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Initially, the primary mode of transporting goods in India heavily relied on railways, accounting for 88% of the total transported volume in 1950-51. However, the scenario has transformed by 2021-22, witnessing a shift where road transportation now holds a dominant share of 74%, while rail accounts for 26%. Despite its convenience, road transportation is notably more expensive, costing around 4-5 times more than rail. A comparison of India's logistics system with those of three major economies—the USA, China, and Japan—reveals a substantial gap in infrastructure, equipment, processes, and the overall logistics approach. India leans significantly on road transportation, constituting a substantial 60%, whereas Japan relies on it for 10%, China for 30%, and the USA for 37%. The optimistic aim of reducing transportation costs from 14% to 8% of the GDP is now on the brink of becoming a tangible reality. India's logistics landscape is presently in a state of substantial transformation.

Please find attached herewith our Publication titled The Logistic Navigator (which is an In-depth overview of Ports, ICD, CFS, Inland Waterways, MMLP, Railways & Commercial EVs). This comprehensive navigator aims to provide users with a holistic understanding of India's current logistics and transportation network, performance metrics and upcoming infrastructures.

The RSM India Research team has conducted extensive studies on logistics infrastructure, equipment, processes, systems, and technological advancements. Our goal is to assist clients in enhancing supply chain and logistics performance. This publication presents the outcomes of our research team's efforts in compiling data on logistics infrastructure. 

This navigator is designed to serve as a guide for the logistics industry in India. We hope it proves valuable to logistics professionals working across various industries and sectors, both domestically and in import-export domains.