
The National Logistics Policy has reinforced the push towards port connectivity and seamless movement of goods. NLP envisages creation of a single window e-logistics market to reduce logistics cost, improve India's trade competitiveness, to create more jobs and pave the way for India to become a logistics hub. Cargo movement through inland waterways and coastal shipping shall be enhanced to attain optimal multimodal transport mix. Regarding financing, the PPP model is considered as an effective mode for attracting investment. Up till now, 86 projects at major ports involving a whopping investment of ₹55,000 crore have already been granted approval under the PPP model.