India’s National Logistics Policy 2022 — What It Means for Every Logistics Company in India

The National Logistics Policy (NLP), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2022, is the most ambitious policy framework India’s logistics sector has ever seen. Its target: reduce India’s logistics cost from 13-14% of GDP to below 8% — aligning India with global benchmarks like Germany (8%) and USA (9%) and making Indian exports more competitive on global markets.

For logistics companies operating in India, the NLP is not just a policy document — it is a roadmap that will reshape the competitive landscape, create massive investment opportunities, and set new performance expectations for every player in the ecosystem.

What the National Logistics Policy Actually Targets

The NLP’s headline targets are specific and measurable: logistics cost as a percentage of GDP down from 13-14% to under 8%, logistics performance index improvement to match global top-25 countries, 24×7 multimodal logistics infrastructure across India, and a unified digital logistics platform (ULIP) integrating 35+ government systems. The policy is backed by PM Gati Shakti — a ₹100 lakh crore infrastructure investment programme covering roads, railways, ports, airports, and logistics parks.

The PM Gati Shakti Opportunity for Logistics Companies

PM Gati Shakti is not just about infrastructure construction — it creates demand for logistics services during construction and logistics efficiency gains post-completion. New highways reduce transit time and fuel cost on key corridors. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) enable rail-road multimodal shift. New logistics parks and warehousing zones create location opportunities for 3PL operators. And new port connectivity investments reduce the India-side first mile cost for exporters.

SSL is directly positioned to benefit: the Western DFC (Delhi-Mumbai) and Eastern DFC (Delhi-Kolkata) run parallel to SSL’s two highest-volume freight corridors. As DFC-based multimodal logistics develops, SSL’s existing rail-road coordination capability and hub locations along these corridors position SSL as a natural multimodal 3PL partner for shippers transitioning from pure road freight to rail-road combinations.

DPIIT’s Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)

ULIP integrates 35+ government data systems — from customs to GST to Fastag to port data — into a single digital platform for logistics visibility. For established logistics companies with existing data infrastructure, ULIP represents an opportunity to connect their operational data to the government’s visibility platform and improve credibility with enterprise buyers who want ULIP-integrated logistics partners.

What This Means for SSL

Safe & Secure Logistics views the NLP and PM Gati Shakti as structural tailwinds for the company’s growth strategy. The policy’s emphasis on multimodal logistics, digital infrastructure, and organised sector growth directly aligns with SSL’s platform transformation. SSL is building toward ULIP integration, multimodal capability expansion, and the government partnership opportunities that India’s infrastructure investment programme is creating. For enterprise buyers, choosing SSL means partnering with a company that is positioned for — not disrupted by — India’s logistics evolution.