India's transport infrastructure is siloed. A new interministerial approach aims to unite rail, road, aviation, and shipping
Countries like the US and Japan benefit from integrated transport systems. India is moving in the same direction
70% of freight is road-based, while rail and waterways lag. The new framework focuses on improving multimodal transport
Logistics costs in India are high. The integrated transport plan aims to reduce these and attract private investment
The Eastern and Western DFCs have improved freight speed. Coordinated planning will further enhance efficiency
Integrated planning will improve connectivity, as seen with Kandla port and the Varanasi freight village