The Future of Logistics parks in India

The etymology of the English word ‘logistics’ presents an interesting correlation with two languages of great linguistic heritage--French and Greek. Logistikos, the Greek iteration, implies ‘skilled in calculation’. Logistique is widely believed to be connotative with ‘loger’, the French term meaning ‘to quarter soldiers’. Logistics therefore adds up to an implied meaning of logically organizing and implementing solutions to complex endeavors.

A definitive commercial meaning to the word has, however, come around more the modern age. Today, logistics is considered to mean- running business operations in ways that accrue minimal costs and scale up efficiency. In business terms, this translates into quick turnaround times, minimal operational damages, and better procedural optimization, overall.
 

Taking logistics to the next level is the inception of Modern Logistics Parks. These facilities charter out logistic frameworks, thereby cutting down core business investment on that front. Archetypal frameworks offer a host of services like strategic location with good road, rail and air connectivity, large amount of warehousing space at a place, space for multiple clients and industries and for future expansion, ample truck and office parking space, utilities like weighbridge, commercial complex and diesel generator (DG), secured place with CCTV, high compound wall, lightning arrester, boom barriers and fire protection systems, integrated park management taking care of general maintenance, landscaping, security & waste management, industrial grade power and water, high quality wide approach roads and internal road infrastructure, efficient traffic circulation, 24-hour park security, parking area for large containers and trucks, facilities for drivers, professional on-site property management services, fire-fighting infrastructure designed to support high hazard sprinkler systems
As this industry peaks up in India, early starters like Safexpress, Indospace, OCLP, Adani Logistics Ltd, Apeejay Infralogistics, JWC logistic parks and a few more have covered good grounds already. Prominent clientele includes freight services, airport ground handling, container freight station, transportation, flexi warehousing, custom bonded operations.
 

Growth of logistic outsourcing has led to a horde of modern logistics park increasing business efficiency. Logistic parks typically put out facilities for efficient movement and loading/unloading of trucks, and have ample parking space and associated amenities.
 

Logistic parks India adopt global best practices, wide column spacing, flat and super-flat floors that can support cube racking, high dock-door ratios and concrete truck courts wide enough to handle India’s largest trucks. Park interiors are customized to meet dwelling requirements and typically include dock levelers, fire detection and suppression systems, modern and efficient lighting and office fit-outs.