Jammu logistics talks focus on Northern Railway freight links and supply chain integration

Senior officials from the Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Jammu, and Northern Railway’s Jammu Division held a coordination meeting on Saturday. The aim was to plan a more integrated logistics and supply chain system. A railway spokesperson said the discussion focused on freight movement, better railway links, and problems faced by local manufacturers and traders.

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According to the spokesperson, the session brought together government officers, railway policymakers and industry representatives. The group looked at practical steps to improve freight transportation in the region. The spokesperson said participants also reviewed how logistics gaps were affecting industrial establishments and trading activity across Jammu.

National Logistics Policy NLP and regional logistics planning

The spokesperson said the talks matched the National Logistics Policy NLP goals. These include lowering logistics costs and raising operational efficiency. The policy also supports multimodal transport options. Another aim is to improve business competitiveness across the country, the spokesperson added, while linking these goals to Jammu’s needs.

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and planned cargo terminals

Both departments outlined plans for future cargo terminals and dedicated industrial sidings, the spokesperson said. The plan also included paperless digital tracking systems for freight. These features were discussed as part of the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan. The spokesperson said the goal was smooth last-mile connectivity for manufacturing hubs.

National Logistics Policy NLP and coordination with Indian Railways

The meeting also focused on stronger coordination between the Directorate of Industries and Commerce and Indian Railways, the spokesperson said. Local manufacturing units were included in the coordination plan. The spokesperson said the intent was to ensure growing industrial needs were supported. The support was linked to modern and dependable transport infrastructure.

With inputs from PTI