"Accelerating Odisha’s Economy: The Untold Story Of Cargo Services – By Dialurban"
- July 11, 2025
Cargo services in Odisha play a pivotal role in the state's economic development, facilitating the movement of goods and fostering industrial growth.
1. Paradip Port
•Location: Jagatsinghpur District
•Cargo Handled (2024–25): 150.41 million metric tonnes (MMT)
•Highlights: As India's leading major port in cargo throughput, Paradip Port is integral to the logistics network, handling a diverse range of bulk commodities.
2. Dhamra Port
•Location: Bhadrak District
•Cargo Handled (2023–24): 43 MMT
•Highlights: Dhamra Port is strategically located and rising in capacity to meet the increasing demands of cargo.
3. Gopalpur Port
•Location: Ganjam District
•Cargo Handled: Approximately 20 MMT
•Highlights: Recently, Adani Ports acquired a 95% stake in Gopalpur Port, aiming to enhance its infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Infrastructure Enhancements
Logistics Parks and Connectivity
•The Rs.134.50 crore Vasanth Vihar Logistics Park project in Khordha is anticipated to improve regional logistics capacities and create 296 employment.
•Biju Expressway: A 650 km expressway connecting southern to northern Odisha, improving internal connectivity and facilitating smoother cargo movement.
Truck Terminal in Jeypore
•A proposed truck terminal near Jeypore aims to decongest traffic by providing dedicated facilities for parking, loading, and unloading, thereby enhancing logistics efficiency in southern Odisha.
Policy and Strategic Initiatives
Odisha Logistics Policy 2022
•Objectives:
Development of integrated logistics infrastructure.
Enhancement of multimodal connectivity.
Promotion of private sector participation.
Implementation of technology and innovation in logistics operations.
•Incentives:
Backing for the construction of dry ports, logistics parks, and storage facilities.
Skill development initiatives for the logistics workforce.
Facilitation of regulatory approvals and clearances.
Odisha Maritime Perspective Plan (OMPP) & Odisha Ports Capacity Augmentation Plan (OPCAP)
•Purpose: To augment cargo handling capacities and improve port infrastructure through strategic planning and development.
Economic Corridors and Industrial Clusters
Odisha Economic Corridor (OEC)
•Components:
Gopalpur–Bhubaneswar–Kalinganagar Node: Focuses on industrial development and connectivity along NH16.
Paradip–Kendrapada–Dhamra–Subernarekha Node: Aims to enhance port connectivity and industrial growth along the eastern coast.
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