Road freight in India

Inland logistics is an indispensible partner for any freight mode not only in India but also across the globe. Inland logistics comprises both road and rail transportation. Road freight in India enables delivery to destinations and also from warehouses to ports or from manufacturers to warehouses. The freight mode takes part in the first and last few miles of the transportation.

Road freight in India is optimized owing to the second largest road network in the world which sprawls to 5.89 million km network which is well supported by 123, 236 km rail network.

The load is classified by its size where it can be full truck load, less than truck load or partial truck load. Road freight in Chennai enables transport of essentials such as groceries, flowers, fruits and other dry goods to markets. Trains however transport vehicles, livestock, grains, coal, minerals and metals.

In land cargo options, road freight in Chennai is more favourable since it is flexible in terms of both time and destination distances. Large and small shipments are transported in an affordable cost to even remote destinations. Be it dry, fresh, frozen or even refrigerated shipment, road transport is a favourite.

Despite drawbacks such as speed limits and weather restrictions, road freight in India is still a favourite no matter what. The freight mode is a massive support to industries such as agriculture and mining and enhances the growth of many other industries and contributes to the GDP of the Nation.

On a concluding note, given that truck owners adopt sustainable ways of logistics, road freight will rule the freight industry in the country.