NHAI subsidiary for logistics movement in India

01 Apr 2021 CW Team

NHAI changed Cochin Port Road Private Ltd's name to National Highways Logistics Management Company to oversee multimodal logistics parks and port connectivity projects in the country.

The proposal to make the firm a holding company for all logistics special purpose vehicles (SPVs) was mooted in November last year. All the previous SPVs have been merged into this subsidiary, and also the new ones will be formed by the entity.

The government believes that having a dedicated entity for cargo movement between ports and roads will lead to revenue and fuel savings.

The idea to create a single entity for port-led development is to enhance port-road connectivity for seamless logistics movement and to improve first-mile connectivity.

The roads will be built in such a way that they will not impact city traffic despite all-day truck movement. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) plans to develop multimodal logistics parks under its logistics efficiency enhancement programme (LEEP) in 15 locations across India at a cost of Rs 33,000 crore.

In 2016, the ministry had said it would take up 82 road projects, along with the NHAI, under the Bharatmala scheme, to improve port connectivity.

The projects are a segment of the broader highway expansion plans for connecting economic hubs to major and minor ports through road and rail.

Under the Bharatmala project, MoRTH will review the national highway network to improve connectivity to coastal and border areas and religious and tourist places.

Image source

Also read: ICRA Ratings: Indian logistics sector revives significantly

Also read: NHAI SPV raises Rs 9,731 cr for Delhi-Mumbai expressway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has constituted a logistics subsidiary—National Highways Logistics Management Company (previously Cochin Port Road Private Ltd) for logistics movement across the country, transferring the existing nine contracts to the arm. NHAI changed Cochin Port Road Private Ltd's name to National Highways Logistics Management Company to oversee multimodal logistics parks and port connectivity projects in the country. The proposal to make the firm a holding company for all logistics special purpose vehicles (SPVs) was mooted in November last year. All the previous SPVs have been merged into this subsidiary, and also the new ones will be formed by the entity. The government believes that having a dedicated entity for cargo movement between ports and roads will lead to revenue and fuel savings. The idea to create a single entity for port-led development is to enhance port-road connectivity for seamless logistics movement and to improve first-mile connectivity. The roads will be built in such a way that they will not impact city traffic despite all-day truck movement. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) plans to develop multimodal logistics parks under its logistics efficiency enhancement programme (LEEP) in 15 locations across India at a cost of Rs 33,000 crore. In 2016, the ministry had said it would take up 82 road projects, along with the NHAI, under the Bharatmala scheme, to improve port connectivity. The projects are a segment of the broader highway expansion plans for connecting economic hubs to major and minor ports through road and rail. Under the Bharatmala project, MoRTH will review the national highway network to improve connectivity to coastal and border areas and religious and tourist places.Image source Also read: ICRA Ratings: Indian logistics sector revives significantly Also read: NHAI SPV raises Rs 9,731 cr for Delhi-Mumbai expressway

Real Estate

17 Sep 2025

Indian REITs Offer 6-7.5 per cent Yield, Surpassing Many Global Markets

Indian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are delivering average yields of 6–7.5 per cent for unitholders, outperforming many mature markets, including the US, according to a report by Credai and Anarock.Credai, the apex body of Indian real estate developers, and property consultant Anarock released the report Indian REITs – A Gateway to Institutional Real Estate at an event in India.Currently, India has five listed REITs – Brookfield India Real Estate Trust, Embassy Office Parks REIT, Mindspace Business Parks REIT, Nexus Select Trust, and Knowledge Realty Trust. Nexus Select Trust pr..

Infrastructure Energy

17 Sep 2025

Insolation Energy Wins 226 MW Solar Projects Under PM-KUSUM

Insolation Energy on Monday announced securing multiple solar projects totalling 226.45 MW, with an investment of Rs 7.5 billion, under the PM-KUSUM scheme. The orders were awarded to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Insolation Green Energy Pvt Ltd, by Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited for 20 sites and Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited for 115 sites, the company informed the exchanges.“The combined SPV solar power plants will total 226.45 MW under PM-KUSUM Component A, with the final levelised tariff at Rs 3.04 per unit for 16 sites, Rs 2.82 per unit for 5 sites, Rs 2.75 per unit for 53 sites, ..

Infrastructure Energy

17 Sep 2025

Numaligarh Refinery Awards EPC Contract for Rooftop Solar Projects

State-owned Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. (NRL) has awarded a Letter of Award to Solarium Green Energy Ltd. for the rate contract covering the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects at various locations. The projects fall within the categories of 51–200 kW and 201–1000 kW. Notable projects include a 140 kW rooftop solar plant at NRL Assam, a 760 kW plant at NRL Assam, and a 280 kW plant at NRL West Bengal.The supply order covers ex-manufacturing works and the dispatch price for plant and equipment for the 140 kW, 760 kW, and 280 kW rooftop s..