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COVERSTORY
WAREHOUSING ADVANCES
A prominent illustration of this progressive approach is the IndoSpace Industrial
Park in Chakan, Pune. Jaggi says the facility
is strategically positioned to leverage the
area’s industrial potential and is equipped
with cutting-edge technology and sustainable
practices. “It exempli昀椀es the integration of
innovative solutions to meet the complex
demands of modern manufacturing and
logistics operations,” he attests.
Jaggi provides insights into IndoSpace’s
latest developments, emphasising the 昀椀rm’s
expansion in the National Capital Region
(NCR) and Tamil Nadu to meet the increasing demand for high-quality warehousing solutions in India. “Our operational
network includes Grade A warehousing
parks spanning over 400 acres in NCR
and encompasses 15 parks in Tamil Nadu,
serving a diverse clientele of more than
140 companies across various industries.
This infrastructure enhances storage and
distribution e昀케ciency,” he highlights.
“The establishment of the Ullavur
industrial park in Tamil Nadu is a signi昀椀cant
advancement aimed at attracting leading
manufacturing, automotive, electronics,
and ancillary companies. IndoSpace aims to
create a conducive environment for production and optimise supply chain operations,
positioning itself as a pivotal facilitator of
industrial growth in the region.”
“Additionally, the launch of INLOGIS
marks IndoSpace’s strategic entry into
urban logistics, catering to the expanding
e-commerce and third-party logistics (3PL)
sectors. The Chembur facility in Mumbai
epitomises this strategy with its innovative
design, advanced handling systems, and
strategic location, facilitating quick access to
a substantial portion of the city’s population.”
“In Maharashtra, the Khopoli Park
serves as a crucial regional distribution
hub, housing India’s largest cold chain
warehouse. With a capacity exceeding
The warehousing industry
in India is undergoing a
significant transformation,
driven by the shift in
consumer behaviour
towards digital trade and
the formalisation of sectors
such as retail and FMCG. This
evolution is characterised by
the development of modern
logistics and supply chain
ecosystems, which are
increasingly incorporating
advanced technologies like AI,
ML, robotics, and automation
to enhance efficiency and
reduce operational costs.
This growth is poised to
continue as companies
invest in new markets and
infrastructure, ensuring
that the warehousing sector
remains at the forefront of the
digital and formal economy.
Rajesh Jaggi
Vice Chairman – Real-Estate,
Everstone Group
19,000 pallets and featuring 40 chambers
with diverse temperature settings, this
facility is indispensable for businesses in
the food, pharmaceutical, and quick-service
restaurant (QSR) sectors.”
“Overall, IndoSpace’s initiatives underscore a comprehensive approach to modern
logistics, integrating large-scale ful昀椀lment
centres with urban warehousing solutions. Our BTS and plug-and-play models
are tailored to meet the dynamic needs of
contemporary commerce and the industrial
and manufacturing sectors,” Jaggi notes.
As a warehouse developer, Horizon
collaboratively works towards understanding
each customer’s operation and requirement
and leverages its technical expertise to
deliver it. RK Narayan, President– Strategy
and Business Development, Horizon
Industrial Parks elaborates, “We offer
the 昀氀exibility of choosing between ready to
move and BTS options, while ensuring that
each unit that we deliver is ergonomically
designed and has humanistic features such
as spaces for rejuvenation, relaxation and
respite for drivers and employees, ample
parking for 昀氀eet vehicles, wide roads for
easy movement and more.”
“We extend the same attention to acquired
assets as well, focussing on retro昀椀tting and
upgrading our infrastructure, utilities and
amenities to bring them at par with the global
standards for our customers. Thus, all our
warehouses—newly built or existing—have
standard Grade A speci昀椀cations such as a clear
height of 9-10 meters for e昀케cient racking,
with options for custom-built heights in BTS
facilities. They are constructed with robust
structural features, including isolated or
pad footings, RCC beams, and high-strength
steel frames. The roo昀椀ng system includes
insulated galvalume sheets, skylights for
natural lighting, and ample ventilation for
temperature control.”
“Internally, the 昀氀oors have an FM2 昀椀nish and are engineered to support heavy
loads, with scalable docks to meet varying
operational needs. Externally, the parks o昀昀er
wide access roads, concrete aprons for trucks,
and ample parking. Security is ensured with
24/7 CCTV surveillance at the main gate.”
“At TVS Industrial and Logistics Parks
(TVS ILP), we approach the warehousing
sector with a strong emphasis on service
and innovation, rather than solely as a
warehousing solutions provider. Our
strategic focus is to align closely with our
customers’ operational needs, positioning us as a ‘Tech Enabled Infra Solutions
Provider’,” avows Nitin Aggarwal, CEO of
TVS Infrastructure Investment Manager.
“TVS ILP is well-prepared to meet the
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