The Delhi government, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is in the final stages of rolling out a comprehensive Logistics and Warehousing Policy aimed at making freight movement faster, more efficient and cost-effective, while improving ease of doing business in the capital, the release said.

The Chief Minister said the policy is designed to reduce congestion caused by goods transport, bring down pollution levels, and transform Delhi into a modern, efficient and environmentally sustainable logistics hub.

Under the policy, Urban Consolidation and Logistics Distribution Centres (UCLDCs) will be developed in peripheral areas to aggregate bulk cargo and streamline its movement into the city based on demand, the Chief Minister said.

CM Gupta added that localised storage hubs and micro-fulfilment centres will also be set up to ensure faster and more organised last-mile deliveries.

According to the CMO, the government will modernise Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and develop dedicated logistics corridors, truck terminals and parking hubs. Cold storage facilities will be created near mandis to strengthen storage and transportation systems and reduce traffic pressure within the city, it added.