The opening of the international cargo terminal at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa has offered hope to Goa’s logistics sector. The private sector is counting on Goa’s logistics policy to set things right. Among the main infrastructure gaps for the sector are dedicated land for logistics parks, modern truck terminals, proper roads and time-bound clearances for investment. According to Mr Anthony Gaskell, mentor for the CII Goa Panel on Logistics, CII has asked the state government to consider linking the Mopa airport with the Konkan railway network. He expected international cargo flights to commence operations from Mopa by year-end.
Mr Anirudh Agrawal, Chairman of CII Goa, suggested connecting Mopa by rail, for cargo as well as passenger traffic. A single-line railway would handle much more cargo and people than the same space of a road line. Mopa airport, a functioning port as well as the two rail lines and the improved road network will be setting the base for Goa to become a logistics hub, it was emphasised, as per a report.