What transportation access supports truck, rail, or port connectivity?

For industrial and logistics tenants, efficient transportation access is a key driver of site selection. A location that supports multi-modal connectivity—including trucks, rail freight, and port access—not only reduces operating costs but also enhances delivery timelines, compliance, and scalability.

Below are the specific access metrics and features that support a strong industrial transportation infrastructure:

1. Proximity to National and State Highways

• Ideal Distance: Within 5–10 km from a National Highway (NH) or major State Highway (SH).
  
• Key Features:
  
  • All-weather roads with at least a 2-lane carriageway
    
  • Truck-friendly geometry (turning radius, lane width, grade)
    
  • Direct connectivity to industrial belts or logistics corridors
    
• Benefits:
  
  • Lower haulage costs
    
  • Faster access to suppliers, distributors, and clients

2. Access to Freight Rail Terminals or Sidings

• Ideal Distance: Within 20–30 km of a freight-handling railway station, ICD (Inland Container Depot), or private rail siding.
  
• Key Features:
  
  • Broad-gauge track connectivity
    
  • Capacity for handling containers, bulk cargo, or tankers
    
  • Provision for wagon loading/unloading infrastructure
    
• Benefits:
  
  • Cost-efficient long-haul transport
    
  • Suitable for large-volume raw materials and export goods

3. Port Connectivity (Seaport or Inland Port)

• Ideal Distance: Within 100–150 km of a seaport for import/export-based industries.
  
• Key Features:
  
  • Access to container terminals or RoRo services
    
  • Good road/rail link from the site to the port
    
  • Customs clearance support or bonded warehouse zones
    
• Benefits:
  
  • Supports global trade operations
    
  • Reduces turnaround time for marine cargo

4. Internal Circulation and Heavy Vehicle Access Roads

• Access Roads: Minimum 12–18 meters wide to support two-way truck movement.
  
• Design Considerations:
  
  • No height or weight restrictions (no low bridges or weak culverts)
    
  • Dedicated entry/exit lanes with queuing space
    
  • Turning radius for 40-foot trailers and container trucks
    
• Benefits:
  
  • Smooth last-mile access for freight handling
    
  • Prevents congestion at loading/unloading zones

5. Proximity to Logistics Parks or Freight Villages

• Being within 30–50 km of a major logistics hub, dry port, or dedicated freight corridor (DFC) enhances supply chain efficiency.
  
• Enables integration with:
  
  • 3PL services
    
  • Consolidation and transshipment facilities
    
  • Warehousing and e-commerce distribution networks