Logistic DP World begins handling the Cochin Economic Zone
Ranjit Ray, Senior Vice President, Economic Zones Middle East, North Africa, and Subcontinent at DP World, explained that their objective in establishing economic zones was to enhance global trade opportunities by streamlining supply chains, resulting in cost savings and seamless connectivity. He emphasised that their integrated solution in Cochin provided value-added services, linking ports to the wider supply chain through multimodal connectivity. He further mentioned that the new facility would not only support export-import (EXIM)-oriented businesses but also create opportunities for global companies to enter the Indian market. The facility offers convenient rail access within the port grounds in addition to connection via three national roads, namely NH 66 to Mumbai, NH 544 to Salem and Coimbatore, and NH 85 to Rameswaram via Madurai, according to the business. Businesses working inside the economic zone benefit from better connectivity, as the Cochin airport is located around 35 km away from the facility, it noted.