News / Indian government set to boost investment into domestic logistics networks

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India is moving ahead with an ambitious programme to locally manufacture ocean containers at scale to cope with growing trade demand.

Delhi is also looking to boost its logistics capabilities by developing inland navigation, following a government-level consultation between policymakers in New Delhi on Monday.

“The Container Corporation of India (Concor) will be working closely with the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, and various ways and means to encourage Indian producers of containers were also discussed,” said a government statement.

Concor, an offshoot ...