Bihta Dry Port Ships First Consignment to Russia Days After Opening

28 Oct 2024 CW Team

Strategically located, the dry port will act as a central hub for imports and exports, delivering essential customs and warehousing capabilities directly to Bihar. This development addresses a long-standing challenge faced by exporters in the state, who had previously depended on customs services in neighboring regions, a process that increased both time and costs for their operations.

Minister Mishra emphasized that the Bihta ICD would allow businesses in Bihar to access global markets with reduced logistics costs and quicker turnaround times, thereby enhancing the state’s competitiveness.

The facility boasts strong rail connectivity to major coastal ports, including Kolkata, Haldia, Visakhapatnam, and Mundra. This direct access to coastal gateways is anticipated to strengthen Bihar’s position as a viable export origin for various goods. In addition to leather products, the dry port aims to facilitate exports of agricultural produce such as maize, litchi, and different packaged goods, sectors where Bihar holds a competitive advantage. The establishment of the dry port aligns with India’s broader strategy to create inland trade hubs throughout the country, which aims to reduce congestion at coastal ports and promote local economic growth through regional trade facilitation.

For Bihar, the dry port not only promises economic benefits but also signifies a transition towards self-reliance and modernization in trade and logistics. The state government envisions this facility as a catalyst for job creation, investment attraction, and overall improvement in the local economy.

In a significant development, the state of Bihar inaugurated its first-ever dry port at Bihta, near Patna, on October 21, 2024. The facility, which was inaugurated by Bihar’s Minister of Industries, Nitish Mishra, marks the beginning of a new chapter for the state's trade infrastructure, providing businesses with streamlined access to international markets. The inaugural export from the port—a shipment of leather shoes to Russia—represents a strategic move to enhance Bihar’s export presence and establish it as a significant player in global trade. Strategically located, the dry port will act as a central hub for imports and exports, delivering essential customs and warehousing capabilities directly to Bihar. This development addresses a long-standing challenge faced by exporters in the state, who had previously depended on customs services in neighboring regions, a process that increased both time and costs for their operations. Minister Mishra emphasized that the Bihta ICD would allow businesses in Bihar to access global markets with reduced logistics costs and quicker turnaround times, thereby enhancing the state’s competitiveness. The facility boasts strong rail connectivity to major coastal ports, including Kolkata, Haldia, Visakhapatnam, and Mundra. This direct access to coastal gateways is anticipated to strengthen Bihar’s position as a viable export origin for various goods. In addition to leather products, the dry port aims to facilitate exports of agricultural produce such as maize, litchi, and different packaged goods, sectors where Bihar holds a competitive advantage. The establishment of the dry port aligns with India’s broader strategy to create inland trade hubs throughout the country, which aims to reduce congestion at coastal ports and promote local economic growth through regional trade facilitation. For Bihar, the dry port not only promises economic benefits but also signifies a transition towards self-reliance and modernization in trade and logistics. The state government envisions this facility as a catalyst for job creation, investment attraction, and overall improvement in the local economy.

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